MERS Antibodies Produced In Cattle Safe, Treatment Well Tolerated in Trial
SAB-301 was developed by SAB Biotherapeutics of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and has been successfully tested in mice. The treatment comes from so-called “transchromosomic cattle.”
Defending Against Environmental Stressors May Shorten Lifespan
NIH researchers, colleagues in Japan study fruit flies, which share some of the same molecular pathways as mammals and may yield clues about how the environment affects longevity in humans.
Study Uncovers Clues About Why Common Cancer Drug Causes Hearing Loss
Scientists have found a new way to explain the hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a powerful drug used to treat many forms of cancer.
Chemical from Cactus-Like Plant Shows Promise Controlling Surgical Pain, Study Shows
A promising approach to post-operative incision-site pain control uses a naturally occurring plant molecule called resiniferatoxin (RTX). RTX is found in Euphorbia resinifera, a cactus-like plant native to Morocco.
Gene Mutation Points to New Way to Fight Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease
Researchers say they have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the mutation a distinct advantage over those who do not.
Study Identifies Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Painful After Injury
Ever wonder why things that normally feel gentle are painful after a sunburn? NIH researchers found a gene previously shown to control our sense of our bodies in space and gentle touch, may also be responsible for the skin’s reaction to injury that makes normally gentle touches feel painful.
Scientists Develop Novel Vaccine for Lassa Fever, Rabies
A novel vaccine designed to protect people from both Lassa fever and rabies showed promise in preclinical testing, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
Zika Infection During Pregnancy May Disrupt Fetal Oxygen Supply
Zika virus infection appears to affect oxygen delivery to the fetuses of pregnant monkeys and increase a newborn's risk to additional infections, according to a small study funded by NIH.
NIH Scientists Find Microbes on The Skin of Mice Promote Tissue Healing, Immunity
Beneficial bacteria on the skin of lab mice work with the animals’ immune systems to defend against disease-causing microbes and accelerate wound healing, according to new research from NIAID scientists.