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Bacteria hijack host cell process, create their own food supply to become infectious

(EurekAlert) Bacteria that cause the tick-borne disease anaplasmosis in humans create their own food supply by hijacking a process in host cells that normally should help kill the pathogenic bugs, scientists have found. This bacterium, Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Ap), secretes a protein that can start this process. The protein binds with another protein produced by white  Read More »

Chemical Stunts Growth of Bacteria-Carrying Flies

(Food Safety News) A chemical that inhibits insect growth may help combat the spread of foodborne bacteria carried by house flies, according to new research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have found that pyriproxyfen – a pesticide that’s been shown to stunt mosquito growth – has the same  Read More »

Study Looks At Possible Vaccines Developed From Canine Virus

(Red Orbit) Dogs are known to be man’s best friend. However, on closer inspection, canines could provide even more than friendly companionship and become a gateway to infection protection. In particular, researchers from the University of Georgia (UGA) recently revealed that a common virus found in dogs could possibly help develop novel vaccines to treat  Read More »

House Passes Homeland Security Legislation to Improve Disaster Preparedness, Secure Borders, and Streamline DHS Programs

(The House Committee on Homeland Security) Today, the House of Representatives passed important legislation to strengthen homeland security by improving funding for disaster preparedness, better securing our borders, and streamlining Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs and management. H.R. 6025, H.R. 5913, H.R. 5997, H.R. 915, and H.R. 6328, all within the jurisdiction of the  Read More »

Flu outbreaks predicted with weather forecast techniques

(EurekAlert) Scientists at Columbia University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research have adapted techniques used in modern weather prediction to generate local forecasts of seasonal influenza outbreaks. By predicting the timing and severity of the outbreaks, this system can eventually help health officials and the general public better prepare for them. The study, published  Read More »

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