Researchers have discovered the mechanism that helps regulate the immune system’s response to helminth infection.

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Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth ...

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A new blood test is designed to find mold infections deep inside the body, sparing patients from tissue biopsies.

In a breakthrough for the advanced study of gut health, scientists have developed a 3D microscopic version of the human intestines condensed into a small chip about half the size of a five-cent coin.

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"Our findings show that Zika virus isn't just passively transmitted." Scientist reveals disturbing way Zika virus affects humans: 'It actively manipulates human biology to ensure its survival' first ...