Washington, Mar 11 : Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Life Sciences have identified a new mechanism the malaria parasite uses to enter human red blood cells, which could lead to the development of a vaccine cocktail to fight the mosquito-borne disease.
Malaria is transmitted to humans through bites from mosquitoes.
For decades, researchers have known that a molecule called glycophorin B, which is found on the surface of human red blood cells, is important for invasion of the malaria parasite.
However, the specific molecule by which the malaria parasite attaches itself to invade the host was not known until now.
Washington, Mar 11 : Blinking frequently while sitting in front of the computer helps reduce the risk of dry eyes from prolonged use, say researchers.
Keshia Sims Elder, assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, has revealed the blinking frequently helps keeps the front surface of the eye moist.
“Many work in front of a computer all day and this can leave vision vulnerable to problems like dry eyes, eyestrain and other problems that may signal computer vision syndrome,” said Elder.
Washington, Mar 11 : A simple "one-leg balance" (OLB) test may soon help predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer''s disease, say researchers.
In the new study, the researchers analyzed the 686 outpatients suffering from AD. They were evaluated by a geriatrician every six months for up to two years, and their degree of cognitive impairment was measured using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
A "one-leg balance" (OLB) test was given to the participants where they hadto stand on one leg for as long as possible.
Washington, Mar 11 : It may soon be possible to detect cancer or diabetes using breath or urine samples, says a University of Missouri researcher.
Xudong "Sherman" Fan, investigator in the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center is developing a sensor device that will analyze breath or urine samples for volatile markers inside the body that indicate whether a patient has breast cancer, diabetes or asthma.
The volatile markers, such as alkanes, acetones or nitric oxide, give doctors clues about what is happening inside the body and can be used as a diagnostic tool.
Washington, Mar 11 : Men who take daily folic acid supplements are at an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, warns a new study.
According to researchers at the University of Southern California (USC), men who consume a daily folic acid supplement of 1 mg daily are more than twice the risk of prostate cancer.
Washington, Mar 11 : People who spend money on brain trainers to keep their mind sharp may get the same benefit from simply doing a crossword, says an expert.
Loss of thinking power is a fear shared by many aging baby boomers. That fear has resulted in a budding industry for brain training products - exercises such as Brain Age, Mindfit and My Brain Trainer.
Washington, Mar 11 : Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Life Sciences have identified a new mechanism the malaria parasite uses to enter human red blood cells, which could lead to the development of a vaccine cocktail to fight the mosquito-borne disease.
Washington, Mar 11 : Blinking frequently while sitting in front of the computer helps reduce the risk of dry eyes from prolonged use, say researchers.
Washington, Mar 11 : A simple "one-leg balance" (OLB) test may soon help predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer''s disease, say researchers.
Washington, Mar 11 : It may soon be possible to detect cancer or diabetes using breath or urine samples, says a University of Missouri researcher.
Washington, Mar 11 : Men who take daily folic acid supplements are at an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, warns a new study.
Washington, Mar 11 : People who spend money on brain trainers to keep their mind sharp may get the same benefit from simply doing a crossword, says an expert.
