Experimental antibody ‘cocktail’ protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses

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Scientists from academia, industry, and government have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that protected animals from all three Ebola viruses known to cause human disease. Their work is described in two companion studies published online in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. The mAb “cocktail,” called MBP134, is the first experimental treatment to protect […]

High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases

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People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people who eat lesser amounts, while links for low glycaemic load and low glycaemic index diets are less clear. Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at […]