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TB bacteria use carbon monoxide to survive in human tissue
Washington: Mycobacteria, a bacterial group that causes killer diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, and Buruli ulcer depend on carbon monoxide to survive when other nutrients are not available, suggests a new…
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Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study
Washington: A recent discovery revealed that pain-sensing nerves help fight skin infections and prevent its spread, suggesting a new type of immunity. “These pain-sensing nerves can detect pathogens, and for the first…
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Cancer tissue-freezing may help patients cut treatment cost
New York: Researchers have developed a new reusable device which can help women with breast cancer in lower-income countries by using carbon dioxide, a widely available and affordable gas, to power a…
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Yogurt may help reduce pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men: Study
Washington: Regular consumption of yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men, recent findings suggest. Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk…
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Engineers make injectable tissues a reality with this new technique
Washington: The scientists have developed a technique that can help inject tissue cells directly into the body to heal the damaged tissues faster. The study was published in the journal Lab on…
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Researchers find clues to a functional HIV cure
Washington: A new study now has identified a measurable indicator that could prove instrumental in the fight against HIV. George Mason University’s Yuntao Wu, focused on cofilin, a key protein that regulates…
