Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found an infectious bacterium living in the ocean, which cause the oysters and shellfish cells to burst, in turn providing the bacterium with a nutritious meal. The bacterium is a relative of the cholera bacteria and by co-dependent living, causes the hosts cell process of recycling expendable protein into a fatality instead.

The bacterium is named Vibrio parahaemolyticus, or V para, and is already a cause of many human diseases and economic downfall in Asian countries. Primarily dangerous to those with liver diseases or hampered immune systems, the bacterium can be completely destroyed by cooking seafood throughly.

By uncovering the attack mechanism of the V para, researchers are better prepared to prevent and treat diseases caused by the bacterium. Mostly borne in seawater and seafood, the CDC and the US Food & Drug Administration warns people to be aware of what they consume and to keep open wound away from seawater contact.

The most recent development in cancer research brings humanity a step closer to resolving our constant battle with health issues. A few biochemists in France have now come up with some great news for all cancer patients and everyone who’s dreading the onset of cancer at some point in their lives. Unusually overactive protein kinase has been implicated in many cancers and the recent increase in research about this has led to the discovery of Polyoxometalates, a synthetic molecular structure made from molybdenum, tungsten and oxygen. Polyoxometalates (metals & oxygen) are powerful CK2 (kinase protein which overacts in cancer conditions) inhibitors, slowing the development of carcinogenic cells. CK2 belongs to the Phosphorylation enzymes group, significant contributors to cancer growths.

So far, the Polyoxometalates are the most powerful CK2 inhibitors found by scientific research and development. They work at extremely low concentrations (nanomolar concentrates). Also, it’s action method is unique in comparison to other cancer fighting drugs. They don’t bind to the CK2 enzyme’s active site. The new discovery has opened the way to further research on the possibilities, adverse effects and the acceptability of this wonder drug.