Scientists from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in collaboration with researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, conducted computer simulations that allowed them to study the interaction of the H5N1 virus with the immune system. Experiments show that the avian influenza virus evolves, gaining the ability to evade immune defenses in mammals.
The Aardvark Weather system uses thousands of times less computing power and runs much faster than modern systems, the researchers say. It can be a breakthrough in the industry.
British scientists from the University of Kiel have found the cause of cryptogenic strokes - strokes without an established cause - in people under the age of 50.
Even a short intake of fatty foods can cause brain inflammation and impair memory in the elderly.
Japanese scientists from the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology of Japan have identified a possible link between solar activity, Earth's climate and seismic activity.
A new study shows that chlorinated drinking water may increase the risk of developing bladder and colon cancer.
The Chinese Mars rover Zhong has discovered underground evidence of the existence of ancient oceans in the middle and low latitudes of Mars, China Central Television reports.
In the next two days, magnetic storms are expected on Earth after hitting the planet with a cloud of solar plasma ejected by a star, but they will not be extreme.
A new study conducted at Monash University has shown that consuming a combination of human and cow's milk significantly increases the effectiveness of certain medications.
Scientists from Stanford University have discovered that a harmless bacterium living on human skin triggers a powerful immune response. By changing its protein, the researchers created a cream that can protect against dangerous diseases such as tetanus and diphtheria.
