Researchers discovered a strain of hepatitis E virus in pigs that is similar to the human strain, but not causative of disease. The finding may contribute to the development of a vaccine and improve our understanding of the virus's transmission and prevalence.
A study of 250 Ohio University students found that men are more likely to play rock music at high volumes, even if they don't like the genre. The researchers suggest that external pressures, such as peer influence, may be a contributing factor.
Researchers at Duke University have developed a genetically engineered enzyme treatment to address Pompe disease, a condition causing skeletal, heart, and lung muscle destruction. The new therapy will be tested in infants with the most severe symptoms first.
Researchers developed a training method to improve perception of air flow resistance in asthma patients. The study found that participants had fewer asthma attacks after completing the training, detecting problems earlier and taking medication before an attack occurred.
A long-term study of women's reproductive cycles aims to understand the patterns of change leading up to menopause. The researchers plan to collect urine samples from 150 women aged 35-60 for six months each year, analyzing hormones linked to the female reproductive cycle.
A study by University of Rochester researchers found that maternal lead exposure leads to a 40% increase in cavities in rats. Lead interferes with saliva production, which protects teeth against decay. The team is now searching for the cause of this link, which could help explain why dental cavities remain a major public health problem.
A new study by Ohio University researchers found that three commonly prescribed antihypertension drugs can enhance a protection mechanism against oxidative stress, which can cause cell damage. The drugs stimulated the production of antioxidant enzymes in most cases, but inhibited it in others.