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Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new vaccines. The study, led by The...
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When you think of tetanus, does a rusty nail come to mind? Well, that image might be a little rusty, as tetanus has nothing to do...
For a long time, researchers were only able to examine human cells infected with bacteria by using cancer cell lines. However, these transformed cells often give...
A new study identifies a single molecule as a key entry point used by two types of dangerous bacteria to break through cellular barriers and cause...
To have eggs or not is the question! There have been endless debates on whether having eggs regularly could raise the risk of heart disease. In...
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When nutrients are dangerously low, a group of bacteria have been found to take the drastic measure of getting rid of their tails. Some bacteria use...
A community-guided #genomeediting project can fight #Lymedisease bit.ly/2P8H4St @pubpub @kesvelt #geneediting
.@statnews has a great package on #lymedisease today Story about the past struggles of a vaccine and what's in devt: statnews.com/2019/08/22/lym… And 2 op-eds about gene drive to prevent Lyme: statnews.com/2019/08/22/lym… statnews.com/2019/08/22/gen…
STAT is putting a special focus on #Lymedisease today, with a deep dive on new preventive methods and head-to-head perspectives on whether we should use gene editing to stop the disease.
Global warming has already vastly increased #LymeDisease as bacteria-bearing ticks spread. #climate #health #GPC twitter.com/CTVNews/status…
Global warming may facilitate spread of mosquito-borne diseases in Canada: expert https://t.co/XSFdnDi7Wk pic.twitter.com/SH3Mn0clWW
— CTV News (@CTVNews) August 20, 2019
Sleeping in contact lenses can lead to a serious eye infection. Take your contacts out before you sleep for healthy, bright eyes in the morning! go.usa.gov/xUs89 #OnePairTakeCare
#DYK? 1.5 million more youth used e-cigarettes in 2018 compared to 2017. Learn how to talk to the young people in your life about the risks of using e-cigarettes this #BackToSchool season: bit.ly/2MnBRUU.
#HCPs: As your office prepares for the upcoming #fluseason, check out CDC’s toolkit of resources to help your staff make strong flu vaccine recommendations this fall. bit.ly/2QFA1wK #FightFlu
