Scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) in the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed […]
THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains: But newly uncovered compounds could explain different pharmacological effects
A rose by any other name is still a rose. The same, it turns out, can be said for cannabis. […]
New details of HIV life cycle: Small molecule as potential treatment target
Research by a multi-institutional team, including two members from the University of Delaware, has revealed new details about the HIV […]
‘Double agent’ in the immune system may make us vulnerable to bacterial infections
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered the role of an immune system double agent. This molecule, called USP18, can help […]
Researchers connect lower antibiotic resistance with higher levels of bifidobacteria in infant gut
A study published this week in mSphere suggests that infants, who are vulnerable to an array of infectious diseases, may […]
Evidence that addictive behaviors have strong links with ancient retroviral infection
New research from an international team led by Oxford University’s Department of Zoology and the National-Kapodistrian University of Athens, published […]
From guts to glory: The evolution of gut defense
A new Nature Communications paper has journeyed to the inside of our insides, as a team from the Okinawa Institute […]
Chips, light and coding moves the front line in beating bacteria: Multidisciplinary study finds way to examine biofilms with high efficiency
The never-ending fight against bacteria has taken a turn in humanity’s favor with the announcement of a tool that could […]
Researchers use green gold to rapidly detect and identify harmful bacteria
Researchers from the University of Minnesota (UMN) have developed a method to screen and identify harmful or antibiotic-resistant bacteria within […]
Rescuing antibiotics’ effectiveness in face of drug-resistant bacteria
BIDMC Research Briefs showcase groundbreaking scientific advances that are transforming medical care. Bacteria — especially Gram-negative strains — are becoming […]