Authors: Shinya Dohgu, Jan S. Ryerse, Sandra M. Robinson, William A. Banks DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0039565 Abstract SummaryHIV-1 uses the mannose-6 phosphate receptor (M6PR) to cross the blood-brain barrier as free virus, researchers discovered. Brain perfusion...
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Authors: Daniel J. Corsi, Scott A. Lear, Clara K. Chow, S. V. Subramanian, Michael H. Boyle, Koon K. Teo DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057646 Abstract SummaryCanadian study of 19,383 adults reveals persistent smoking inequalities: 20% currently smoke,...
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Authors: Hermine V. Mkrtchyan, Charlotte A. Russell, Nan Wang, Ronald R. Cutler DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054223 Abstract SummaryPublic restrooms harbor diverse antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could threaten community health. Researchers found 19 Staphylococcal species in samples from...
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Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Richard O. Phillips, Brian Rangers, Engy A. Mahrous, Richard E. Lee, Edward Tarelli, Kingsley B. Asiedu, Pamela L. Small, Mark H. Wansbrough-Jones DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000577 Abstract SummaryResearchers successfully detected mycolactone A/B...
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Authors: Tsai-Hsuan Tsai, Alice May-Kuen Wong, Chien-Lung Hsu, Kevin C. Tseng DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057452 Abstract SummaryNew iFit platform makes fitness testing game-like and engaging for elderly residents in assisted living. Study of 101 seniors found...
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