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Trigeminal ganglia cell atlas implicates several cell types in migraine

Headaches such as migraine are among the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, but most treatments provide only partial relief.

29 Mar 2022

Strand displacement mechanism in RNA appears to switch genetic expression from “on” to “off”

Similar to a light switch, RNA switches (called riboswitches) determine which genes turn "on" and "off." Although this may seem like a simple process, the inner workings of these switches have confounded biologists for decades.

29 Mar 2022

Study provides insights on how risk factors following ICH stroke can affect patient outcomes

A new study led by University of Cincinnati researchers provides new insights on how different risk factors following one of the most severe types of stroke can affect patient outcomes.

28 Mar 2022

New insights into SARS-CoV-2 immunity gained from natural infection

Antibody-secreting cells (ASCs) peaked at 3-4 weeks and were still being produced at 3-4 months in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Viral Immunology.

25 Mar 2022

Study investigates anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels following Pfizer vaccine primary and booster regimens

A new study presented the differences among total anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies following SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer primary and booster vaccinations.

24 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Maxine Caws

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Maxine Caws to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Michael Lauzardo

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Michael Lauzardo, director of the Southeastern National TB Center, to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

Using CRISPR/Cas to develop biosafety materials

Researchers discuss the use of the highly efficient CRISPR/Cas technologies to identify viral genome sequences for biosafety purposes.

21 Mar 2022

AI system can help detect the degree and severity of heart transplant rejection

Heart transplantation can be a lifesaving operation for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, many patients experience organ transplant rejection, in which the immune system begins attacking the transplanted organ.

21 Mar 2022

LJI study may open the door to new Parkinson's treatments and diagnostics

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology have found that people with Parkinson's disease have a clear "genetic signature" of the disease in their memory T cells.

21 Mar 2022

NIH launches Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors

In support of President Biden's Cancer Moonshot℠ goal of fostering data sharing in cancer research, the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched the Molecular Characterization Initiative for pediatric tumors.

21 Mar 2022

Could sound waves help to regrow bones?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Amy Gelmi and Professor Leslie Yeo about their new research that looked at using sound waves to regrow bones.

21 Mar 2022

Sectra signs digital pathology contract with Erasmus MC

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has signed a digital pathology contract with Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) in the Netherlands.

21 Mar 2022

New PCR test uses molecular beacons to identify the specific variant causing COVID-19 infection

After the start of the SARS-C0V-2 pandemic, investigators from ResearchPath LLC and their collaborators at Rutgers University quickly dedicated resources to develop accurate and reliable COVID-19 testing.

17 Mar 2022