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Cytomegalovirus Might Speed Brain-Cancer Growth
June 1, 2013 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infects most middle-aged Americans but usually remains dormant in the body. This study indicates that, in mice, a mouse CMV speeds the progression of an aggressive form of brain ... > full story -
Mathematical Models to Better Combat HIV
May 31, 2013 Theoretical models of HIV dynamics immediately following exposure to the virus are providing a method to study infection and treatment at these early stages, as well as assist researchers in coming ... > full story -
Surges in Latent Infections: Mathematical Analysis of Viral Blips
May 31, 2013 Recurrent infection is a common feature of persistent viral diseases. It includes episodes of high viral production interspersed by periods of relative quiescence. These quiescent or silent stages ... > full story -
Microbial Changes Regulate Function of Entire Ecosystems
May 31, 2013 A major question in ecology has centered on the role of microbes in regulating ecosystem function. Now scientists show how changes in the populations of methanotrophic bacteria can have consequences ... > full story -
Investigators Link Poultry Contamination on Farm and at Processing Plant
May 31, 2013 Researchers have identified a strong link between the prevalence and load of certain food-borne pathogens on poultry farms, and later downstream at the processing ... > full story -
Oncogene Mutation Hijacks Splicing Process to Promote Growth and Survival
May 31, 2013 Scientists have found that a singular gene mutation helps brain cancer cells to not just survive, but grow tumors rapidly by altering the splicing of genes that control cellular ... > full story -
A Bad Biology Grade Sticks Around
May 31, 2013 Researchers have found that a low grade in a pre-requisite biology class predicts future student ... > full story -
Circadian Rhythms Control Body's Response to Intestinal Infections
May 31, 2013 Circadian rhythms can boost the body's ability to fight intestinal bacterial infections, researchers have ... > full story -
Urinary Tract infections:Getting Better Without Antibiotics
May 31, 2013 Given the option, many women with symptoms of urinary tract infections are choosing to avoid antibiotics and give their bodies a chance to heal naturally, finds new research. The research shows that ... > full story -
The Scoop on Bird Poop: Evolving Diversity of Microbial Life in Bird Guts
May 31, 2013 Gut bacteria are known to have a central role both in human and in animal health. Animals acquire different bacteria as they age but how the microbial communities in the bodies of wild animals ... > full story
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