Nipah virus is a rare but dangerous illness. It usually starts in animals, like fruit bats, and can jump to humans. The death rate is high, between 40% to 75%, but it doesn't spread easily from person to person. This makes outbreaks smaller and more contained. The virus was first found in Malaysia
Health authorities in Asia are boosting their defenses after Nipah virus cases surfaced in India. This rare but dangerous virus, which jumps from animals to humans, has infected five people in the southwestern state of Kerala. While Indian officials say the outbreak is contained to two districts, ne
In Iran, where opposition to the long-standing clerical rule has been scattered, a familiar name has surfaced. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last shah, is now a vocal figure in the recent anti-government protests. Living in the U. S. , he has been sending messages to Iran, encouraging those who want
Iran is in the middle of big protests. The government is not happy. They say protesters are enemies. Over 100 people have been killed. More than 2, 600 people have been arrested. The protests started because the money in Iran is not worth much. It has lost half its value since September. People are
Scientists have found a better way to spot harmful chemicals in the body. These chemicals come from diesel exhaust. They are called amino-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or amino-PAHs for short. These are bits left behind in the body after it breaks down other harmful chemicals called nitro-PAHs.
In the late afternoon of a Saturday, around 12:15, a tornado swept through Tangipahoa Parish. It began its destructive path east of Kentwood. The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado's presence. This is not the end of the story, though. The twister did not stop at the parish line.
First, let's dive into the world of a unique molecule: 6-oxo-5-sulfanyl-1H-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid. Scientists used a method called DFT to explore how this molecule behaves in different environments, like gas and various solvents. This method helps us understand the molecule's structure and how i
Ever wondered how viruses like Nipah manage to invade our cells? It all comes down to their proteins, particularly the fusion protein, NiV-F. This protein is crucial for the virus to fuse with our cell membranes, allowing it to enter and replicate. Nipah virus, like other paramyxoviruses, uses two
You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that makes it hard for the heart and lungs to work together. Patients often feel tired and have a low survival rate. While current treatments can improve their quality of life, the long-term effects aren't great. In a recent study, resear
