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Discovery & Innovation
Hepatitis E, leading cause of acute viral liver infection, might be sexually transmitted
A new study from Ohio State University researchers suggests that hepatitis E could be sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility.
The authors of the study in PLOS Pathogens discovered that, in pigs, the hepatitis E virus (HEV) is associated with sperm. Pigs’ reproductive anatomy is similar to that of humans, and HEV is endemic in pig populations in the United States.
Their findings pose some implications for fertility and pregnancy in humans, but also for the swine industry.
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Planting the seeds for a healthier diet for cancer patients and survivors
On any day from June through October, cancer patients, survivors and their caretakers can be found at the Garden of Hope, harvesting a rich bounty of produce that features everything from kohlrabi and purple carrots to edible flowers and fresh corn on the cob.
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Building a better path to early cancer diagnosis
A clinic at The James Cancer Hospital gives quick access and fast diagnosis to people who suspect they have cancer.