New research from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered an evolutionary change that may explain why certain immune cells…
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A group of bat viruses closely related to the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) could be one small…
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Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the reasons behind them differ, as do the consequences and…
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Broad Institute researchers have developed a way to edit the genetic sequences at the root of Huntington’s disease and Friedreich’s…
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Small change The CDC researchers identified the EspW mutation by comparing the genetic sequences of 729 isolates of the new…
Read More » Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose…
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Two new studies released in 2025 provide a mixed picture of how well our current antivirals are holding up against…
Read More » A vaccine’s ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a vaccine or pathogen,…
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