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HIV and COVID‑Vax: Why Some People Respond Differently

June 2, 2026

People with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy can still have a varied reaction to COVID‑19 vaccines. Researchers studied this by looking at how active the immune system is before vaccination and whether that predicts how well the vaccine works. The study included several clinics across dif

science

Fungal Proteins: The Double Agents in Plant Infections

December 3, 2025

In the world of plant diseases, some proteins are like secret agents. They have a double life. They help the fungus cause disease. But they also wake up the plant's defense system. Scientists found six such proteins in a fungus called Verticillium dahliae. These proteins belong to a family known as

health

Smart Nanoparticles Take Aim at Breast Cancer

November 17, 2025

Breast cancer is a tough opponent. It's smart, sneaky, and hard to beat. But scientists are fighting back with a clever new weapon: tiny nanoparticles that can target cancer cells and their powerhouses, the mitochondria. These nanoparticles are like tiny delivery trucks. They carry two special carg