Cobra Venom Toxins Reveal New Antimicrobial Peptide for Drug Development

Researchers investigating animal-derived therapeutics have isolated seven cobra cytotoxins from Naja naja and N. haje venoms to evaluate how specific structural conformations dictate membrane-disrupting and antimicrobial activity. The findings provide … Read More

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Increase Infectious Disease Risks in Europe

Heavy rainfall and severe flooding driven by climate change are significantly increasing infectious disease risks across Europe, triggering outbreaks of campylobacteriosis and cases of leptospirosis. A rapid review published in … Read More