Manufacturing genes to attack flu virus
An international research team has manufactured a new protein that can combat deadly flu epidemics.
Biotechnology
May 27, 2012
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News tagged with epidemic
Obese dogs could have similar 'personality' traits to overweight humans – new study
We're all told we need to eat healthier and exercise more to combat obesity, but did you know that there's also an obesity epidemic among pets, at least in the West? Between 39% and 59% of pet dogs in Europe, Australia and ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2018
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Obesity follows growth of big box retailers and restaurants, economist finds
Big-box retailers Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale and Walmart, along with full-service and fast-food restaurants, are key contributors to the nation's obesity epidemic, according to research by a health economist in the ...
Economics & Business
Feb 2, 2015
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Drought identified as key to severity of West Nile virus epidemics
A study led by UC Santa Cruz researchers has found that drought dramatically increases the severity of West Nile virus epidemics in the United States, although populations affected by large outbreaks acquire immunity that ...
Ecology
Feb 7, 2017
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Researchers say Twitter analysis can help gamblers beat the spread on NFL games
Analyses of Twitter feeds have been used to track flu epidemics, predict stock market changes and do political polling, but now that the National Football League season is underway, the natural question is: Can Twitter help ...
Computer Sciences
Sep 12, 2013
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Wildlife conservation in a time of pandemic
Wildlife conservation is a type of work without end. It's ongoing. It revolves around time—while racing against it. Pausing amid a global pandemic isn't an option, because that could mean the difference between saving endangered ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 13, 2020
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New molecule discovered in fight against allergy
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust mite.
Biochemistry
Feb 15, 2012
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Birds that eat at feeders more likely to get sick, spread disease
Wild songbirds that prefer to eat at bird feeders have an increased risk of acquiring a common eye disease. In turn, these birds also spread the disease more quickly to their flock mates, according to an international research ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 17, 2015
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Maths model to prevent deadly disease spread
Innovative mathematical models designed to calculate which sectors of the population need vaccinating during an infectious disease outbreak could save money and lives.
Mathematics
Apr 13, 2010
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Japan explores using cell phones to stop pandemics
(AP) -- A few months from now, a highly contagious disease will spread through a Japanese elementary school. The epidemic will start with several unwitting children, who will infect others as they attend classes and wander ...
Telecom
Jun 7, 2009
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