Mononucleosis is a contagious disease that is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Symptoms can include fatigue, fever, rash, sore throat, aches and pains, and swollen lymph nodes, liver and spleen. Unfortunately, the disease takes a while to kick–while some patient improve within a couple of weeks, symptoms have been known to last […]
Guest Post By Blue Sky Science at the Speaking of Research site.  Originally posted here and cross-posted with permission. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) affects almost two-thirds of babies in their first year of life, and is a leading cause of bronchiolitis and severe respiratory disease in infants, young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly throughout […]
Tasmanian devils are in for some good news. Unfortunately, a rare, contagious facial cancer has devastated many wild populations of these striking animals. But researchers have developed a vaccine that could be a game-changer, and mice are partly to thank for it! The vaccine works by making the cancer cells more visible to the animals’ […]
Clostridium Difficile, AKA C. Diff is one of the most prevalent and contagious healthcare associated infections along with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). According to the CDC, people at the most risk are those who are taking antibiotics, get medical care, and many times are older adults. How does that make sense? Taking antibiotics is […]
In the quest to understand obesity and discover a cure, researchers have noted that gut microbes play a larger role than thought and an Asian mushroom extract may aid these microbes in the gut. While gut bacteria is normal and protective of the ill effects of over consumption, scientists are not sure what comes first, […]