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New discovery may bring a ‘one-for-all’ treatment for incurable diseases like HIV, Zika, herpes, and RSV

New discovery may bring a ‘one-for-all’ treatment for incurable diseases like HIV, Zika, herpes, and RSV

An image depicting the optogenetic screening process (Image source: AI-generated image) In a major breakthrough, researchers have identified a new class of broad-spectrum antiviral compounds that work by amplifying a cell’s own natural defenses, showing effectiveness against viruses like Zika, herpes, and RSV. A team of researchers just discovered compounds that could lead to a new generation of antiviral drugs …

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5 serious diseases Vitamin D deficiency can cause

5 serious diseases Vitamin D deficiency can cause

Vitamin D is much needed for bone health, supporting immunity, regulating mood, and inflammation– thus making it important for our overall health and well-being. Apart from getting it from foods, Vitamin D is also synthesised in the body when exposed to sunlight and hence it is also called the “sunshine vitamin”. However, a large number of people across the world …

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