Virus-like particle vaccine protects monkeys
An experimental vaccine developed using non-infectious virus-like particles has protected macaques and mice against chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen that has infected millions of people in Africa and Asia and causes debilitating pain. Source:Virus-like particle vaccine protects monkeys
Medical evaluation out of war zones
The most common reasons for medical evacuation of military personnel from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years have been fractures, tendonitis and other musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders. Source:Medical evaluation out of war zones
Value of sexual reproduction
Scientists examined the theory that sexual reproduction, while requiring more time and energy than asexual reproduction, is also much more common among living organisms and, therefore, must be very beneficial. Source:Value of sexual reproduction
New theory on the origin of primates
A paper argues that the distributions of the major primate groups are correlated with Mesozoic tectonic features and that their respective ranges are congruent with each evolving locally. Source:New theory on the origin of primates
Neuron connections seen in 3-D
A team of researchers has managed to obtain 3D images of the vesicles and filaments involved in communication between neurons. The method is based on a novel technique in electron microscopy. Source:Neuron connections seen in 3-D
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