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6,278 results for: Virus

  1. Life

    Autoimmune diseases stopped in mice

    Reprogramming immune cells may offer a way to treat autoimmune diseases without harming the body’s ability to fight infections.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. 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.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. 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.

    By Eva Emerson
  4. Life

    Immune protein explains skin diseases’ link to infection

    Molecule called IL-29 protects people with psoriasis from viruses.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  5. 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.

    By Nathan Seppa
  6. Life

    Dietary changes affect gut microbes within a day

    Menu restricted to meat, egg and cheese alters bacterial mix more than eating only plants.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  7. Chemistry

    Synthetic nanomaterial can recognize viruses

    The new method may have advantages over antibody-based technologies.

    By Puneet Kollipara
  8. 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.

    By Nathan Seppa
  9. Life

    Blood clotting disorder blocked in dogs

    Gene therapy stopped severe bleeding in dogs with the blood clotting disorder hemophilia.

    By Ashley Yeager
  10. 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.

    By Nathan Seppa
  11. 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.

    By Eva Emerson
  12. 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.

    By Nathan Seppa