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- Science & Society
Flu researchers plan to repeat controversial work
The scientists who made the H5N1 strain transmissible between ferrets intend to do the same with H7N9.
- Microbes
A newfound respect for the microbial world
Despite what many people think about humans’ place in the scheme of things, scientists are finding more evidence that we live in a world of microbes.
- Life
Immune protein explains skin diseases’ link to infection
Molecule called IL-29 protects people with psoriasis from viruses.
- Health & Medicine
Ebola thwarted in mice by drugs for infertility, cancer
Extensive search of existing medicines turns up two that seem to fend off deadly virus.
- Life
Dietary changes affect gut microbes within a day
Menu restricted to meat, egg and cheese alters bacterial mix more than eating only plants.
- Neuroscience
Narcolepsy may be an autoimmune disease
Narcolepsy occurs when wayward immune forces launch an attack on brain cells responsible for wakefulness, a new study suggests.
- Chemistry
Synthetic nanomaterial can recognize viruses
The new method may have advantages over antibody-based technologies.
- Life
Blood clotting disorder blocked in dogs
Gene therapy stopped severe bleeding in dogs with the blood clotting disorder hemophilia.
- Health & Medicine
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on the body
Scientists are shedding light on all the ways that chronic stress can boost inflammation and lead to serious health problems.
- Health & Medicine
Beating addiction: impossible or surprisingly common?
Addiction may be a dysfunctional if temporary coping strategy, clouds may not reduce global warming and other stories from the March 22 issue.
- Health & Medicine
Norovirus vaccine shows early progress
Individuals immunized against Norwalk virus and another norovirus experienced less vomiting and diarrhea than those who didn't receive shots.
- Health & Medicine
Simple dietary supplements could help stave off AIDS
Many people newly infected with HIV stayed healthy on regimen involving multivitamins and selenium.
