VITAL vs. VALID: The Battle Over Who Regulates LDTs
LDT regulation hangs on two competing bills. See how the VALID and VITAL Acts differ on FDA versus CMS oversight of lab developed tests.
Intestinal Parasite Nibbles to Evade Immune System
Highlights Explore the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica Research has uncovered an entirely different mechanism of cell killing by E. histolytica known as trogocytosis. E. histolytica cleverly disguises itself to evade the human immune response. When food bites back: the intestinal parasite that nibbles When contaminated food or water gives you stomach trouble, you’ve probably […]
Science Deep Dive: Unraveling the mysteries of human reproductive disease with zebrafish
Zebrafish help unravel human reproductive disease, giving researchers a living model to study fertility and development at the genetic level.
Science Deep Dive: Is fermented dairy good for your gut?
Fermented dairy and gut health are closely linked. This science deep dive examines what the research says about probiotics and digestion.