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An outbreak of meningococcal meningitis has claimed two lives and infected dozens of people in Upper Nile State in South Sudan, health officials said Thursday, warning that the number of new cases was still rising.

Botox, SNAREs and Brain Cell Communication - SNARE proteins (red, green and blue objects) are molecules found at most synapses throughout the body. They are known for their role in helping nerve cells send messages by releasing neurotransmitters. Dr. Wu and his colleagues used Botox and similar toxins to show that SNARES may also be important for retrieving synaptic message carriers. Courtesy of NINDS.

The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.

A comprehensive genomic analysis of nearly 400 endometrial tumors suggests that certain molecular characteristics — such as the frequency of mutations — could complement current pathology methods and help distinguish between principal types of endometrial tumors, as well as provide insights into potential treatment strategies. In addition, the study, led by investigators in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network, revealed four novel tumor subtypes, while also identifying genomic similarities between endometrial and other types of cancers, including breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers.

A Syrian boy gets his measles jab in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.