Diseases : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2014 07:03 AM EST

Sex Matters for Microbes Responsible for African Sleeping Sickness

African sleeping sickness can be devastating for those who contract it. Now, though, scientists have observed the microbes responsible for this disease in the act of mating. The findings could help develop better treatments and prevention methods for this particular disease.

Dec 10, 2013 08:34 AM EST

New Drug Method to Cure Disease--from Cystic Fibrosis to Alzheimer's

There may be a new technique to cure disease. Scientists have demonstrated a revolutionary new method in mice that could cure a wide range of human diseases--from cystic fibrosis to cataracts to Alzheimer's disease--that are caused by "misfolded" protein molecules.

Dec 06, 2013 10:24 AM EST

Scientists Discover What Attracts Mosquitoes--And How to Repel Them

Mosquitoes are some of the most annoying pests known to man. Female mosquitoes attack humans, causing itchy bites; they can even transmit deadly diseases like malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus and filariasis. Now, scientists have discovered what attracts these insects to us, which could lead to...