Imaging technique illuminates immune status of monkeys with HIV-like virus
Findings from an animal study suggest that a non-invasive imaging technique could, with further development, become a useful tool to assess immune system recovery in people receiving treatment for HIV infection.
NIAID scientists create 3D structure of 1918 influenza virus-like particles
Virus-like particles (VLPs) are protein-based structures that mimic viruses and bind to antibodies. Because VLPs are not infectious, they show considerable promise as vaccine platforms for many viral diseases, including influenza.
NIH researchers identify sequence leading to release of malaria parasites from red blood cells
The vacuole, a compartment inside human red blood cells in which malaria parasites reproduce and develop, takes on a distinct spherical shape just minutes before its membrane ruptures, leading to the release of parasites into the blood stream,...
World Population Day: ‘A matter of human rights’ says UN
Family planning was affirmed to be a human right 50 years ago, leading to what would become the annual observation of World Population Day, which focuses attention on the impact the number of children born, has on the world.
Senolytic drugs reverse damage caused by senescent cells in mice
Injecting senescent cells into young mice results in a loss of health and function but treating the mice with a combination of two existing drugs cleared the senescent cells from tissues and restored physical function. The drugs also extended both...
Investing in Human Capital Development: New Project to Reduce Childhood Stunting in Djibouti
The World Bank, on July 9, announced new support for Djibouti’s goal of reversing and ultimately eliminating childhood stunting with a US$15 million credit from IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries.
Natural lipid acts as potent anti-inflammatory
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a naturally occurring lipid—a waxy, fatty acid—used by a disease-causing bacterium to impair the host immune response and increase the chance of infection. Inadvertently, they also may have...
Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness and health costs globally
Poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries at all income levels, according to a new joint report by the OECD, World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.
Pregnancy loss occurs in 26 percent of Zika-infected monkeys
Fetal death in utero occurred in more than one-fourth of monkeys infected in the laboratory with Zika virus in early pregnancy. The finding raises the concern that Zika virus-associated pregnancy loss in humans may be more common than currently...
HRW: Indonesia's ‘Unlawful Action’ Contributes to Soaring HIV Rate
A human rights watchdog says Indonesia's crackdown on its LGBT community is contributing to the country's soaring HIV rate.
Human Rights Watch says Indonesian authorities have taken "unlawful action," in collaboration sometimes with militant...
