During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body. If not, the ...

The sea is turning red! Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms - Red tides ...

A deadly fungal epidemic in Brazil is evolving fast: pollution, cats, and genetics may be fueling its unstoppable spread.

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NORTHWEST HEALTH JARS OF LOVE. Northwest Health is holding its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting Northwest ...

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Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." ...