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Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed the role of the airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness.

13 Mar 2023

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

A new paper in Nature Communications illuminates how a previously poorly understood enzyme works in the cell.

13 Mar 2023

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

The enzyme TBK1 is an important component of the innate immune system that plays a critical role in the defense against viruses.

10 Mar 2023

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

University of Virginia scientists have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.

9 Mar 2023

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses the development of the novel ACLY inhibitor 326E as a promising treatment for hypercholesterolemia.

9 Mar 2023

New class of oral drugs can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains

The constant evolution of new COVID-19 variants makes it critical for clinicians to have multiple therapies in their arsenal for treating drug-resistant infections.

9 Mar 2023

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Researchers assessed the role of ACE2 in the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 Mar 2023

Self-directed autoantibodies against certain chemokines may protect against long-COVID

A recent study published in the journal Nature Immunology discovered autoantibodies against chemokines following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

8 Mar 2023

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

Researchers discuss the effect(s) of fluoride exposure on the human microbiome.

7 Mar 2023

Study may provide a new target for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Reducing the methylation of a key messenger RNA can promote migration of macrophages into the brain and ameliorate symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in a mouse model, according to a new study publishing March 7th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Rui Zhang of Air Force Medical University in Xian, Shaanxi, China.

7 Mar 2023

Common scientific method to analyze DNA in early human embryos fails to accurately reflect gene edits

A commonly used scientific method to analyze a tiny amount of DNA in early human embryos fails to accurately reflect gene edits, according to new research led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University.

7 Mar 2023

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Researchers developed a novel contraceptive 'ZB-06' a vaginal film containing a human contraceptive antibody called HC4-N that agglutinates sperm.

7 Mar 2023

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

Researchers estimated the immune protection conferred by monovalent-type COVID-19 mRNA booster doses vs. two-dose prime vaccination series during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant predominance in community settings.

7 Mar 2023

Antibody levels from prime COVID-19 mRNA vaccine influences the efficacy of booster doses

Researchers evaluate the response of pre-existing immunity to booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

6 Mar 2023

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Germany assessed the differences in antigen-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) subtypes between post-COVID syndrome (PCS) patients and convalescent controls.

6 Mar 2023

Zoo study: SARS-CoV-2 surveillance across all mammal species

Researchers from Belgium conduct SARS-CoV-2 surveillance among all mammal species found in two zoos.

6 Mar 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 infection affects acute ischemic stroke outcomes

A recent PLOS ONE journal study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on neurological outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.

6 Mar 2023

Coordinated, multifaceted intervention can improve preventive care for diabetes, heart disease

A multifaceted intervention to improve prescribing practices increased the likelihood that patients with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease would be prescribed three classes of guideline-recommended medications by more than fourfold, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

6 Mar 2023

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Researchers assessed the association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise.

3 Mar 2023

Research identifies a possible treatment strategy for rare bone marrow failure syndrome

Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bone responsible for making red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Bone marrow failure syndromes lead to an increased risk of developing dangerous infections, anemia and an increased risk of blood cancers.

2 Mar 2023

Enzyme News and Research

Exploring airway-to-brain sensory pathways in influenza-induced illness

Research illuminates the role of ATE1 enzyme in cellular stress response

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

New class of oral drugs can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains

ACE2: its diverse functions, relationship with SARS-CoV-2, and the implications for COVID-19 disease sequelae

Self-directed autoantibodies against certain chemokines may protect against long-COVID

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

Study may provide a new target for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Common scientific method to analyze DNA in early human embryos fails to accurately reflect gene edits

First-in-woman study of a non-hormonal vaginal film showed safety, potential contraceptive efficacy, and supports future development

Effectiveness of monovalent COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination vs. two-dose primary series during Omicron variant circulation

Antibody levels from prime COVID-19 mRNA vaccine influences the efficacy of booster doses

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

Zoo study: SARS-CoV-2 surveillance across all mammal species

How SARS-CoV-2 infection affects acute ischemic stroke outcomes

Coordinated, multifaceted intervention can improve preventive care for diabetes, heart disease

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Research identifies a possible treatment strategy for rare bone marrow failure syndrome

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