The following is a summary of “Pan-genome analysis reveals novel chromosomal markers for multiplex PCR-based specific detection of Bacillus anthracis,” published in the September 2024 issue of ...

One local emergency room now has the testing system which is a PCR test. It also has a 10-minute blood test that can help narrow down your sickness.

For weeks, graduate students Rance Derrick Pavon and Khristine Balaga of the University of the Philippines Diliman Institute of Biology (UPD IB) woke up before the crack of dawn to go to the busiest ...

Nigeria's recent diphtheria outbreak claimed over 600 lives, with over 13,000 confirmed cases recorded across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

MDA5 is a critical cytoplasmic RNA sensor capable of triggering type I interferon pathways. This study shows that the E3 ...

Activation of macrophage TLR4 by bacterial endotoxins is important for the progression of sepsis, but the underlying ...

Copper is an essential enzyme cofactor in bacteria, but excess copper is highly toxic. Bacteria can cope with copper stress by increasing copper resistance and initiating chemorepellent response.

Sickness-induced sleep is a behavior conserved across species that promotes recovery from illness, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Here, we show that interleukin-6-like cytokine ...