Research says heart attacks can actually be infectious

Washington : Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious processes rather than just cholesterol and lifestyle factors.Hidden bacterial biofilms inside arterial plaques can remain dormant for decades, shielded from the immune system, until activated by a viral infection or another external trigger.Once awakened, the…

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Functioning of biological membranes can be controlled by DNA origami: Study

Washington : Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of ‘DNA origami’. It will help in facilitating the transportation of large therapeutic loads into cells. It now paves a new way for the targeted administration of medication and other therapeutic inventions. The…

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