SIDS

Dec 12 2024SCIENCE

Viruses' Secret Weapon: The Capsid

Alphaviruses are creating global havoc. These nasty bugs can lead to fatal brain or joint issues in both humans and animals. The bummer? There are no approved medicines to tackle them. So, scientists are digging deeper into how these viruses interact with our cells. One key player in these viruses

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

The Unexpected Link: Acidic Blood and SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has long been a mystery. We often think it's all about the brain not doing its job to wake up babies. But new research is pointing to something else entirely – the role of the baby's blood. It turns out that in many SIDS cases, the blood becomes too acidic. This c

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