December 2, 2013
Nanosponges that soak up a dangerous pore-forming toxin produced by MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) could serve as a safe and effective vaccine against this toxin. This “nanosponge vaccine” enabled the immune systems of mice to block the adverse effects of the alpha-haemolysin toxin from MRSA—both within the bloodstream and on…
June 11, 2014
An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have identified the genes encoding a molecule that famously defines Group A Streptococcus (strep), a pathogenic bacterial species responsible for more than 700 million infections worldwide each year.
April 16, 2015
…due to diarrhea or pneumonia, according to statistics compiled by the United Nations Children’s Fund or UNICEF. “Optimal breastfeeding of infants under 2 years of age has the greatest potential impact on child survival of all preventive interventions in a developing country such as South Africa,” said van Niekerk, the…
June 17, 2020
Nanoparticles cloaked in human lung cell membranes and human immune cell membranes can attract and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture, causing the virus to lose its ability to hijack host cells and reproduce.
February 25, 2021
…that led to severe pneumonia.” Jessica’s parents took her to the doctor, where they were told their newborn had a congenital heart defect and needed immediate surgery to save her life. “My parents collapsed,” she said. “The surgeon told them that even with surgery, I had a 10 percent survival…
June 8, 2021
Researchers identify molecular mechanism for the anti-inflammatory activity of diabetes drug metformin and, in mouse studies, say it prevents lung inflammation in animals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
November 14, 2019
…lungs and acute lipoid pneumonia from inhaled aerosolized oils.” Vaping is the use of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) loaded with a cartridge of liquid that will be heated, aerosolized and inhaled. The liquid may contain nicotine, THC (the psychoactive compound in marijuana) or CBD (the non-psychoactive compound in marijuana), flavorings…
May 10, 2023
UC San Diego physician-scientist explains why all chronic diseases are linked by the underlying failure of cells and the body to heal completely.
May 28, 2020
…due to an unusual pneumonia caused by a novel coronavirus. “I suddenly realized the resources required to care for so many seriously ill patients could overwhelm our health systems too,” she said. “Then models came out predicting that inaction in the U.S. might result in more than 2 million deaths.…
May 18, 2023
Across disciplines and specialties, from cells to systems, artificial intelligence is on its way to altering how we understand and treat disease.
