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The First Ever Insect Vaccine Could Save the Bees
A vaccine has been developed for insects for the first time, and experts believe that it could help save bees as well. At the moment, honeybees are in serious danger. A bacterial diseases named American foulbrood is decimating bee colonies.…
The Unexpected Symptom that May Signal The Flu
Most persons are familiar with the usual symptoms of flu. Fevers followed by aches, chills and fatigue will usually signal the dreaded affliction. Sometimes it may be accompanied by coughing and difficulties when it comes to swallowing due to a…
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Remains “Serious and Unpredictable,” According To WHO
The recent Ebola outbreak in Congo is the second-largest one in the history of the country, and it remains “serious and unpredictable,” says WHO, the World Health Organization. The most significant concern is regarding the stocks of the experimental Ebola vaccine,…
Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In A Seattle Woman
A Seattle woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor. However, during the surgery, the doctors discovered that, in reality, that formation was not a brain tumor but a rare brain-eating amoeba. “It’s something I’ve actually never seen before. Pathologists couldn’t…
Ancient Strain Of Plague May Have Caused The Decline Of Neolithic Europeans
Scientists from France, Sweden, and Denmark have identified an ancient strain of plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) in the 5,000-year-old DNA samples extracted from the human remains found in a mass grave. According to the researchers, who published their study’s result on December…
Aggressive Rhetoric could Make Anti-Vaccines Activists turn their Backs on the Health System
Three years ago, Tara Hills, a Canadian mother of seven children, was totally against vaccines. She thought that immunization has a negative impact on children’s health and it could cause them a lot of trouble. As a result, she declared…
Obese Parents Are More Likely To Pass On Obesity To Their Children
The annual report conducted by NHS Digital in the UK revealed that children of obese parents are more likely to suffer from obesity in comparison with those with of parents with a healthy weight. It seems that this trend is due…
Gut Bacteria in Newborn Babies Has A Crucial Role In Fighting Diseases
Scientists have already revealed that the intestinal flora is an excellent ally against several diseases. Now, a new study showed that the first gut bacteria that form in newborn babies has a crucial role in fighting early-life diseases, paving the way…
Saliva Test For Alzheimer’s Disease Is Now One Step Closer Thanks To New Findings
Two University of Alberta scientists, namely, Liang Li and Roger Dixon, identified three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well, and which pave the way to a saliva test for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. By using a powerful mass…
Human Gut Bacteria Present Over 6,000 Antibiotic-Resistant Genes
A new study, in which the University of Birmingham participated, revealed that human gut bacteria present more than 6,000 antibiotic-resistant genes that allow the microorganisms to be immune to antibiotics. While that might be beneficial since the intestinal microbiota is living…