Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the main constituent of the astrocytic cytoskeleton,
overexpressed during reactive astrogliosis–a hallmark of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). GFAP …

Background Meningococcal disease can lead to death or disability within hours after onset.
Pre‐admission antibiotics aim to reduce the risk of serious disease and death by preventing …

Previous research has indicated that facial attractiveness may provide cues to the
functioning of the immune system. Mating with individuals who have a more effective …

Previous studies have shown that women perceive male faces with a more reactive immune
system as more attractive, but whether body odor might likewise provide cues to immune …

Human neurocysticercosis (NCC), caused by the cestode Taenia solium, is responsible for a
significant amount of neurological morbidity and epilepsy in developing countries. The …

Cysticercosis, caused by the larvae of Taenia pisiformis, is a common disease in domestic
breeds of the rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus that results in economic losses. At present, there …

Vibrio harveyi is an opportunistic pathogen in seawater and can cause severe vibriosis. It is
prevalent in hatcheries worldwide and can lead to severe economic losses. Therefore, there …

Abstract Marek's disease (MD), is an economically important virus disease of poultry
throughout the world. In this study, we for the first time reports development of a novel dot …

Late-cycle diseases (LCD) cause a significant deterioration in quality and reduce yields in
soybean crops. In Argentina, in particular, leaf blight and purple seed stain, caused by the …

Background: Neisseria meningitidis is the main cause of bacterial meningitis in Brazil, where
the main serogroups isolated are B and C; however, the serogroup W has recently emerged …