Microbiology
HIV-like virus edited out of primate genome
Breakthrough brings Temple researchers and their collaborators closer to a cure for human HIV infection Taking a major step
Genetic
Extrachromosomal DNA is common in human cancer and drives poor patients outcomes
The multiplication of genes located in extrachromosomal DNA that have the potential to cause cancer drives poor patient outcomes
Facts
Pregnancy
Why do so many pregnancies and in vitro fertilization attempts fail?
Scientists’ new model may lead to more ways to improve fertility Scientists have created a mathematical
Research provides new insights into menopause and weight gain
UCLA biologists reveal interplay between estrogen and key gene Can women in menopause get the benefits
Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria from a wide range of women at various stages of pregnancy
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Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE)
Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) or “immune enhancement” of viral entry has been observed for many viruses and is a major concern for vaccine development and antibody-based drug therapies. ADE occurs when antibodies from a previous infection or vaccination facilitate viral entry into host cells and enhance
