August 2017

Inflammation associated with chronic fatigue syndrome

30th August, 2017Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a condition that affects millions around the world.

Thandeka MoyoAugust 30, 2017

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Next-generation RTS,S-like malaria vaccine

28th August, 2017RTS,S is the first licensed vaccine for the prevention of malaria infection. However, this vaccine still displays modest efficacy which can be improved upon. This study highlights...

Thandeka MoyoAugust 28, 2017

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Zika virus replication in female genital tract

25th August, 2017The recent Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak has highlighted the need for developing ZIKV therapies and vaccines. One of the biggest risks of ZIKV infection in pregnant women is…

Thandeka MoyoAugust 25, 2017

Normal heart vs heart with cardiomyopathy

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HIV Nef protein implicated in cardiomyopathy

23rd August, 2017HIV infection often leads to cardiovascular disease, however, the mechanism behind this was not well understood. Researchers, led by Kamel Khalili, therefore investigated the drivers...

Thandeka MoyoAugust 23, 2017

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Interaction between microbiome and urogenital schistosomiasis

21st August, 2017The commensal bacteria in the human body has been known to influence the prognosis and development of many diseases and conditions.

Thandeka MoyoAugust 21, 2017

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Terminal differentiation of T cells during CMV & HIV infection

16th August, 2017Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a chronic viral infection and part of the herpesvirus group, and is associated with a decreased CD4/CD8 ratio and increased...

RebeccaAugust 17, 2017

breaking news

Role of IL-7 receptor in tuberculosis

14th August, 2017Tuberculosis still remains a public health concern especially in developing countries. Although much is known about immune response to M. tuberculosis...

Thandeka MoyoAugust 14, 2017

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Langerhans cells affect HIV transmission

11th August, 2017Reports have shown that circumcision can reduce HIV infection rates by up to 60%. While the mechanism behind its effectiveness is unclear, multiple studies...

Maxwell ChanAugust 11, 2017

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Breastfed children less susceptible to asthma attacks

9th August, 2017Breastfeeding is commonly praised for its benefits to the child. In addition to its ideal nutritional composition, breast milk is also known for its...

RebeccaAugust 9, 2017

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Cerebral cavernous malformations enhanced by microbiome

7th August, 2017During the last decade, the gut microbiome configuration has been linked to a large range of diseases from obesity, explained through its ability to regulate...

Thandeka MoyoAugust 7, 2017

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Child maintains HIV remission without drugs

4th August, 2017At the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Science in Paris, Violari et al. announced that a nine year old South African child has sustained a prolonged HIV remission…

Maxwell ChanAugust 4, 2017

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Garlic treats dengue virus inflammation

2nd August, 2017Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that causes infection with flu-like symptoms that can progress into severe dengue or Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF)...

RebeccaAugust 2, 2017

Inflammation associated with chronic fatigue syndrome

Next-generation RTS,S-like malaria vaccine

Zika virus replication in female genital tract

HIV Nef protein implicated in cardiomyopathy

Interaction between microbiome and urogenital schistosomiasis

Terminal differentiation of T cells during CMV & HIV infection

Role of IL-7 receptor in tuberculosis

Langerhans cells affect HIV transmission

Breastfed children less susceptible to asthma attacks

Cerebral cavernous malformations enhanced by microbiome

Child maintains HIV remission without drugs

Garlic treats dengue virus inflammation

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