Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of
Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, study finds
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Gut throws cells overboard when chemical insults build up
A team of Duke researchers has discovered that cells lining the gut of zebrafish — and probably humans too —
Lung cell patches its own DNA on the fly to survive influenza: Resilient cells make lung less hospitable to viruses, but may be double-edged sword
Scientists at Duke University have identified one kind of lung cell that can hustle to repair its damaged DNA and
Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety: Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain
Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don’t give alcohol all the credit. New
Neurobiology: Sushi for synapses
Synapses between nerve cells in the brain undergo constant remodeling, which is the basis of learning. An Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in
How HIV infection may contribute to wide-ranging metabolic conditions
HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, impairing cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander
Genome research shows that the body controls the integrity of heritable genomes
Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have proven that somatic cells of the
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection
Cells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 15 years
Breakthrough in how cells link together has implications in the proliferation of cancer
For cancer to be successful — from its point of view, anyway — the disease has to find a way
New immune pathway involved in resistance to parasite worms found in undercooked pork
Scientists from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also