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Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

A team of researchers at the Feinberg School of Medicine demonstrated that xylitol and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) could prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. These can be used as a nasal spray to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

7 Dec 2020

The intranasal route of immunization may offer effective protection against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at the School of Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis, USA, showed that the intranasal route of immunization could provide a more efficient protection against SARS-CoV-2 compared to the intramuscular route (i.e. through ‘jabs’).

7 Dec 2020

Novel form of tau in spinal fluid indicates the stage of Alzheimer’s disease

A novel form of an Alzheimer's protein found in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord indicates what stage of the disease a person is in, and tracks with tangles of tau protein in the brain, according to a study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

7 Dec 2020

Study assesses different pipelines for timing mutations in cancer genomes

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers studying cancer evolution have created a framework to help determine which tool combinations are best for pinpointing the exact timing of DNA mutations in cancer genomes.

7 Dec 2020

Targeting senescent 'zombie' cells may improve survival in women with cervical cancer

How well women with cervical cancer respond to treatment and survive correlates with the level of 10 proteins in their blood that also are associated with a "zombie" cell state called senescence, Medical College of Georgia scientists report.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers develop multi-channel recording device for lung sound analysis

A multi-channel recording device developed at TU Graz for pathological lung sounds and associated automatic lung sound analysis could support existing screening methods for early detection of, for example, Covid-19 infections. This now requires clinical data and interdisciplinary collaboration.

7 Dec 2020

Study reveals genetic abnormalities that cause brain aneurysms

Nearly three percent of the world's population is at risk of developing an intracranial aneurysm, a localized dilation of a blood vessel forming a fragile pocket. Rupture of this aneurysm results in extremely severe, and, in one-third of cases, fatal hemorrhage.

7 Dec 2020

Novel modular design approach to antibody nanocage generation

A new study shows the benefits of using computational design to create antibody nanocages that have the required orientation.

7 Dec 2020

New biomarker of Alzheimer's may lead to enhanced diagnostic methods

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine, Missouri, have identified a novel form of an Alzheimer’s protein in the spinal fluid of patients.

7 Dec 2020

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

A new study of airflow patterns inside a car's passenger cabin offers some suggestions for potentially reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission while sharing rides with others.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that could lead to therapies focused on treating the neurodegenerative condition early in its progression.

7 Dec 2020

Clinical investigators present abstracts on hematological malignancies at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

Clinical investigators from Hackensack Meridian Health John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), a member of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center consortium, are to present updates on treatment advances in multiple myeloma (MM), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and other types of B-cell lymphoma (BCL) as well as leukemia at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, to be held virtually from December 5-8, 2020.

7 Dec 2020

Researchers identify potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) have identified a potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma, a type of eye cancer.

7 Dec 2020

Study identifies multiple important genomic differences in BCL malignancies using genomic ancestry

B-cell lymphoma and leukemias (BCL) are a diverse set of malignancies. While the genomic landscape of many BCL subtypes has been described, genomic ancestry has rarely been explored.

6 Dec 2020

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

UC San Diego's nationally recognized, evidence-based Return to Learn program employs a comprehensive suite of education, monitoring, testing, intervention and notification tools that no other university is using.

6 Dec 2020

COVID-19 pandemic underscores racial inequalities in US: a Michigan case study

A team of researchers has explored how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately affected Black Americans.

6 Dec 2020

Researchers recommend strategies for improving the accuracy of polygenic risk scores

As the consumer genetics industry rapidly expands, more and more people are turning to DNA-based services to learn their risk of developing a wide range of diseases.

5 Dec 2020

New federal grant boosts clinical trial access for Louisiana's children

A new $2.1 million federal grant will give more of Louisiana's children access to cutting-edge health research while training young scientists in pediatric research.

5 Dec 2020

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine--a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors--debunks the "blood type diet" by finding that blood type was not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations, or glycemic control.

5 Dec 2020

New study examines the increase in virtual doctor visits

When the COVID-19 lockdowns began in mid-March 2020, hospitals and clinics faced a new challenge: How could they continue to provide care to those who could not leave their homes?

5 Dec 2020

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Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

The intranasal route of immunization may offer effective protection against SARS-CoV-2

Novel form of tau in spinal fluid indicates the stage of Alzheimer’s disease

Study assesses different pipelines for timing mutations in cancer genomes

Targeting senescent 'zombie' cells may improve survival in women with cervical cancer

Researchers develop multi-channel recording device for lung sound analysis

Study reveals genetic abnormalities that cause brain aneurysms

Novel modular design approach to antibody nanocage generation

New biomarker of Alzheimer's may lead to enhanced diagnostic methods

Study offers suggestions for reducing risk of COVID-19 transmission in car's ventilation system

Researchers identify new target that may lead to novel treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical investigators present abstracts on hematological malignancies at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

Researchers identify potential drug combination to treat uveal melanoma

Study identifies multiple important genomic differences in BCL malignancies using genomic ancestry

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

COVID-19 pandemic underscores racial inequalities in US: a Michigan case study

Researchers recommend strategies for improving the accuracy of polygenic risk scores

New federal grant boosts clinical trial access for Louisiana's children

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

New study examines the increase in virtual doctor visits

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