Parasite that controls cat minds may infect billions of people. The clue is in their eyes.

Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today.

Parasite that controls cat minds may infect billions of people. The clue is in their eyes.,Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today.

How New Variants May Impact Your Chances Of COVID Reinfection Thanks to more transmissible strains and waning immunity, it's possible to get COVID multiple times. Here's how frequently it might happen.
Rare monkeypox infections detected in several European countries Cases were initially detected in the U.K.
Rare monkeypox infections detected in several European countries Cases were initially detected in the U.K.
Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut’s immune system Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in the gut, according to a new study from the University of Birmingham and National Institutes of Health.
Bacteria that cause dysentery also actively block body’s ability to fight the infection Bacterial infections, such as dysentery caused by Shigella, are responsible for millions of deaths each year, but whether these bacteria are also able to interfere with the body's ability to fight the infection was previously unknown.
First successful treatment of antibiotic-resistant mycobacterial lung infection with bacteriophages For the first time, researchers have successfully used bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria—to treat an antibiotic-resistant mycobacterial lung infection, clearing the way for a young National Jewish Health patient with cystic fibrosis to receive a life-saving lung transplant. The successful use of phages to treat a Mycobacterium abscessus lung infection was reported in a case study published today in the journal Cell.
Lenacapavir reduces viral load in multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection Patients with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection receiving the capsid inhibitor lenacapavir have a greater reduction in viral load than those receiving placebo, according to a study published in the May 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
New study reveals that herpesvirus infection may increase risk of developing diabetes A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that two common herpesviruses may contribute to impaired glucose metabolism and an increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) among infected individuals. The research was conducted by Dr. Tim Woelfle at Ludwig-Maximilians University and Helmholtz Munich, Germany, and colleagues.
Interprofessional collaboration leads to significant and sustained reduction in hospital-onset C. difficile infections A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), suggests that health care facilities can significantly reduce the incidence of hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI) by establishing interprofessional teams to implement selected, evidence-based infection-prevention interventions.
New study reveals that herpesvirus infection may increase risk of developing diabetes A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that two common herpesviruses may contribute to impaired glucose metabolism and an increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) among infected individuals. The research was conducted by Dr. Tim Woelfle at Ludwig-Maximilians University and Helmholtz Munich, Germany, and colleagues.
100-year-old Greenland shark that washed up on UK beach had brain infection, autopsy finds This is the first known case of meningitis in a Greenland shark.
Two years after infection, half of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have at least one symptom, follow-up study suggests Two years after infection with COVID-19, half of patients who were admitted to hospitals still have at least one symptom, according to the longest follow-up study to date, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. The study followed 1,192 participants in China infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the first phase of the pandemic in 2020.
Two years after infection, half of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have at least one symptom, follow-up study suggests Two years after infection with COVID-19, half of patients who were admitted to hospitals still have at least one symptom, according to the longest follow-up study to date, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. The study followed 1,192 participants in China infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the first phase of the pandemic in 2020.
Longest COVID-19 infection reported: Patient had virus for 505 days. The patient had a weakened immune system that prevented them from clearing the infection.
Longest COVID-19 infection reported: Patient had virus for 505 days. The patient had a weakened immune system that prevented them from clearing the infection.
100-year-old Greenland shark that washed up on UK beach had brain infection, autopsy finds An animal autopsy of the deceased Greenland shark that washed ashore in England revealed that it had meningitis.
Listeria outbreak tied to 22 hospitalizations, 1 death The bacterial infection can be fatal.
Listeria outbreak tied to 22 hospitalizations, 1 death The bacterial infection can be fatal.
Listeria outbreak tied to 22 hospitalizations, 1 death The bacterial infection can be fatal.
Why Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 are causing fresh U.S. outbreaks More infectious than past strains, these subvariants can also more easily escape antibodies from vaccines and previous infections.
FDA Advisers Recommend Boosters Targeting Omicron As Subvariants Spread BA.4 and BA.5 combined accounted for 52.3% of COVID infections last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There's A Real Risk Of Monkeypox Becoming 'Established' Outside Africa, WHO Says More than 1,000 cases have been confirmed in non-endemic countries, though the overall risk of infection remains low.
GlaxoSmithKline Spends $3.3 Billion to Catch up in Vaccination Arms Race Affinivax's latest vaccine fights pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
With Covid Rates Climbing, White House Aims To Make Antiviral Treatment More Accessible The U.S. projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season.
Long COVID Can Hit Vaccinated People, Older Adults At Increased Risk, Study Finds Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
How long does COVID-19 linger in your body? New report offers clues. A comprehensive study found that viral remnants can survive for months after infection in certain people, perhaps causing some symptoms of long COVID.
CDC: Kids Ages 5 to 11 Should Obtain Booster Of COVID-19 Vaccine The hope is that an extra shot will shore up protection as coronavirus infections once again are on the rise.
Monkeypox Outbreaks: Where They Are and What We Know So Far Dozens of cases of the rare, usually hard-to-transmit infection have been found in at least seven countries.
Why You Absolutely Need To Report Your Positive At-Home COVID Test Got a COVID infection? This vital move can help you protect others — and your future self.
FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11 U.S. regulators hope an extra vaccine dose, which still needs the CDC's approval, will enhance children's protection as infections rise once again.
Inhaled antibiotics could help reduce antimicrobial resistance Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance, according to researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath.
Inhaled antibiotics could help reduce antimicrobial resistance Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance, according to researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath.
Multi-tissue cell atlases lead to leap of understanding of immunity and disease The Human Cell Atlas goal of mapping every cell type in the human body to transform our knowledge of biology, infection and disease is a milestone step closer with four studies published in Science today.
Underwear that guards against STDs during oral sex? FDA says yes The first underwear meant to protect against sexually transmitted infections during oral sex was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
Multi-tissue cell atlases lead to leap of understanding of immunity and disease The Human Cell Atlas goal of mapping every cell type in the human body to transform our knowledge of biology, infection and disease is a milestone step closer with four studies published in Science today.
Underwear that guards against STDs during oral sex? FDA says yes The first underwear meant to protect against sexually transmitted infections during oral sex was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
Children with history of maltreatment could undergo an early maturation of the immune system Acute psychosocial stress states stimulate the secretion of an antibody type protein that is decisive in the first immune defense against infection, but only after puberty. However, children with a history of maltreatment present a similar response to that of adolescents, which suggests there is an early maturation of the immune system in these cases. This is one of the main conclusions of an international study coordinated by Professor Lourdes Fañanás, from the Faculty of Biology and the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona (IBUB), with participation of the groups from the Mental Health Networking Biomedical Center (CIBERSAM).
New knowledge about airborne virus particles could help hospitals The risk of being exposed to COVID-19 particles increases with shorter physical distance to a patient, higher patient viral load and poor ventilation. Measurements taken by researchers at Lund University in Sweden of airborne virus in hospitals provide new knowledge about how best to adapt health care to reduce the risk of spread of infection. Researchers hope current international guidelines in health care will be changed.
New algorithm dramatically increases the speed of identifying two cancer drugs that work synergistically An algorithm that can speed up by years the ability to identify from among thousands of possibilities, two or more drugs that work synergistically against a problem like cancer or a viral infection has been developed by bioinformatics experts.
New algorithm dramatically increases the speed of identifying two cancer drugs that work synergistically An algorithm that can speed up by years the ability to identify from among thousands of possibilities, two or more drugs that work synergistically against a problem like cancer or a viral infection has been developed by bioinformatics experts.
How long do cold symptoms last? It’s a common question: how long do cold symptoms last? But first it helps to know if it’s a cold, the flu or a viral infection
Starbucks' Bleak New Chicken Sandwich Proves We Don't Need More Chicken Sandwiches
Starbucks has thrown its hat into the chicken sandwich wars. This week, the Seattle-based company launched a chicken sandwich with maple butter and egg on an oat biscuit, though availability is limited so far. How does it taste? I got my hands on one
Lawyers Say Pennsylvania Will Likely Not Be Impacted by Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling curbs the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s authority...
Whitesnake's European tour stumbles as David Coverdale falls ill
Whitesnake cancel shows after David Coverdale suffers sinus infection as Spanish promotor slams band for festival no-show. Whitesnake have cancelled three shows on the European leg of their Farewell Tour MMXXII after frontman David Coverdale was diag
Long-lost iPhone clownfish return in iOS 16 beta 3
Long-lost iPhone clownfish return in iOS 16 beta 3 When Apple first showed off the original iPhone in early 2007, the demo included a Lock Screen image of a pair of clownfish. The pic was not on the device when it shipped, but some people say the pi
Reality TV Star Jasmine Burkitt Dead at 28
Reality TV star Jasmine Burkitt has died. Burkitt, who appeared in the BBC Three documentary series Small Teen Big World and Small Teen Bigger World, passed away on June 27 'after a life long battle with a very serious mental illness.' She was 28.Bur
Exploring the magic of Taiwan’s ‘Spirited Away’ city
A photographer tells us about returning to the enchanted city of Jiufen, perched on a mountain overlooking the sea. The post Exploring the magic of Taiwan’s ‘Spirited Away’ city first appeared on Science Radars.
Exploring the magic of Taiwan’s ‘Spirited Away’ city A photographer tells us about returning to the enchanted city of Jiufen, perched on a mountain overlooking the sea.
A U.S. tribe wants to resume whale hunts. Will conservationists support them? A federal report has moved the Makah Tribe a step closer to hunting gray whales again—a practice central to their culture and protected by an 1855 treaty, but snarled in red tape for the last 17 years.
Buried stories: the tombs of Hegra A fascinating necropolis reveals the burial customs, and more, of a vanished people.
Wildlife traffickers in Oregon sentenced to help researchers study wildlife crime The western U.S. state is pioneering the program to help offenders understand and make amends for their offenses.
Straighten Your Beard Without Scalding Your Face Off While Also Saving 5% Get the TAME THE WILD Beard Straightener & Essentials Kit for just $42.
Get Your Indoor Cycling On And Grab This Exercise Bike With 38% Off The Dmasun Indoor Exercise Bike is a great way to boost your cardio fitness without leaving the house.
Pride at the End of the World It’s impossible for me now to see the climate fight and my queer identity as separable, just as it would look silly to take the green stripe from the rainbow.
This Tiny Earbud Will Monitor How Astronauts Sleep in Space The smart device will travel to the ISS to measure the difference between astronauts' sleep on Earth and in space.
Biggest Forest Fire in New Mexico History The U.S. Forest Service admits it caused the biggest wildfire in New Mexico’s state history.
Thor: Love and Thunder For being a god, Thor sure has a lot of shit to work through. For example, when you're an all-powerful immortal, what is the meaning of life? This and many other questions are answered in Thor: Love and Thunder from director Taika Waititi. Thor: Love and Thunder has a lot of good things going for
25 happy songs guaranteed to put you in a good mood Get ready for a dose of musical sunshine
The next frontier for drones: letting them fly out of sight For years, there’s been a cardinal rule for flying civilian drones: Keep them within your line of sight
The 33 best inspirational songs of all time Millionaire rock stars – they’re just like us!
EXPLAINER: Factors behind Sydney's recent flood emergencies Parts of Australia’s largest city have been inundated by four major floods since March last year, leaving weary victims questioning how many times they can rebuild
Trophy Hunter Fatally Shot In South Africa Riaan Naude, owner of Pro Hunt Africa, was reportedly found dead near Kruger National Park last month.
Former Teacher, Parents of a Toddler, Grandfather Among Victims of Highland Park Shooting At least seven people were killed and dozens injured during 4th of July mass shooting in Chicago suburb
Five ways big brands can source materials more sustainably Global brands have a responsibility and an opportunity to help solve some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges: examining the hidden depths of their international supply chains to make sure they are as sustainable as possible.
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European Union Passes Landmark Big Tech Regulations The European Parliament approved both the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act. If properly enforced, companies will have to make big changes.
Netflix’s Ultraman Movie Looks Ultra-Stylish I'd like to thank my favorite superhero, Spider-Man, for giving us Spider-Verse—a movie so stylish my other favorite superhero, Ultraman, wants in on the fun.
The Stranger Things 4 Spoilers io9 Roundtable Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2 closed another chapter in Netflix's nostalgia-based genre show. Let's discuss.
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Is Coming to Disney Parks in 2024 Inspired by The Princess and the Frog, the overdue Splash Mountain re-theme will open at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom.
The Secret to Taika Waititi’s Success The Gadgettes fan over the New Zealander director/writer and his constant stream of work.
Return to Arrakis With These Stunning New Dune Book Covers Artist Matt Griffin talks to io9 about his work on new deluxe editions of Dune Messiah and Children of Dune.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Opening Titles Still Somehow Rule as an N64 Game I would've played the hell out of this, whatever it would've been.
Even More Crypto Lenders Struggle to Stem Flood of Withdrawals on Their Platforms Crypto lending platform CoinLoan announced Monday limits on withdrawals while Vauld suspended them altogether, even as it reportedly looks for a buyout.
James Cameron Seems to Have His Finger on the Pulse of Avatar Trolls The director of Avatar: The Way of Water knows the exact complaints people online have about his franchise.
Something Sneaky Is Going on With Jessica Jones’ Disney+ Title [Updated] A tiny change to the show's title on Disney+ has sparked speculation of a new series with Marvel's investigative hero... but it's even stranger than it seems.
Giant Bacteria Visible to the Naked Eye Discovered in Mangrove Swamp Now the largest known bacteria, the filamentous T. magnifica eats sulfur, swims, and clings to marine trees.