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Research suggests potential connection between gut bacteria and onset of colorectal lesions and cancers

New research has identified significant variations in the gut microbiome of individuals who developed pre-cancerous colonic lesions, suggesting a potential connection between gut bacteria and the onset of colorectal lesions and cancers.

15 Oct 2023

Long-term lung issues and lower quality of life plague COVID-19 survivors, new study warns

New research in Scientific Reports reveals that COVID-19 survivors, especially those who had severe or critical illness, face long-term lung complications and a reduced quality of life. The study recommends 6-monthly pulmonary function tests for these survivors to monitor for chronic lung damage.

15 Oct 2023

Hormones and high blood pressure: Study reveals endocrine culprits and targeted treatments

Researchers delve into endocrine causes of hypertension (HTN), revealing key culprits like primary aldosteronism and Cushing's syndrome. The study also evaluates the efficacy of various treatments, offering valuable insights for tackling this widespread health issue.

15 Oct 2023

Seasonal training shifts don't shake rugby players' heart health, finds study

In a comprehensive study examining cardiac function in male Rugby Football League (RFL) players, researchers found that cardiovascular health remains stable across different phases of a competitive season, even when training load varies. Utilizing advanced tools like 2D echocardiography and speckle tracking echocardiography, the study challenges previous assumptions and opens the door for future research, emphasizing the importance of such metrics in pre-participation cardiac screening.

15 Oct 2023

European Union needs action plan to provide better diagnoses, treatment for rare diseases

At its conference in Bilbao, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) urged the European Union to launch a European action plan stepping up cooperation between national health systems.

14 Oct 2023

Gates Foundation announces investments to advance mRNA vaccine research and manufacturing

At the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced new investments to advance access to mRNA research and vaccine manufacturing technology that will support low- and middle-income countries’ (LMICs) capacity to develop high-quality, lifesaving vaccines at scale.

14 Oct 2023

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

‘Full fat’ sugary drinks such as colas increase the risk of obesity and are generally off-limits for diabetics.

14 Oct 2023

AstraZeneca announces winners of the 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge

AstraZeneca announced today eight winners of the 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge and agreed to fund their postdoctoral positions at one of the Company’s strategic R&D centres in either Cambridge, UK, Gaithersburg or Boston, US or Gothenburg, Sweden.

14 Oct 2023

Newly discovered synthetic adjuvant materials could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable

New raw vaccine materials that could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable, and ethical have been discovered.

14 Oct 2023

New survey uncovers lack of awareness about the proper use of adrenaline pens

New research reveals the significant impact severe allergies have on people’s daily lives and mental wellbeing, as well as uncovering an evident lack of awareness about the proper use of adrenaline pens.

14 Oct 2023

Cerba Research expands expertise and global reach to support drug development

Cerba Research is transforming into a multi-specialist and central laboratory company, providing research organisations with even greater access to exceptional scientific and technical teams in multiple therapeutic areas for drug and vaccine development.

14 Oct 2023

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

An investigational drug, encaleret, restored calcium levels in people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), a rare genetic disorder marked by an imbalance of calcium in the blood and urine, as well as abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone, which regulates blood calcium levels.

13 Oct 2023

Study identifies significant percentage of ventilated patients colonized with life-threatening pathogens

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers conducted a statewide survey of all patients on breathing machines in hospitals and long-term care facilities and found that a significant percentage of them harbored two pathogens known to be life-threatening in those with compromised immune systems.

13 Oct 2023

Study shows how chronic sleep loss can damage the heart

Does this sound like you? You wake up at the same time each morning, get the kids out the door, and rush to catch the subway to work. But at night, maybe you stay up until midnight doing laundry or 1 a.m. to catch up on the bills.

13 Oct 2023

Study reveals molecular mechanism behind new DOT1L-related disorder

A study from the laboratory of Dr. Hugo J. Bellen, a distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, has discovered that gain-of-function variants in the DOT1L gene cause a new disorder.

13 Oct 2023

Deep brain stimulation improves memory and promotes neuron growth in Rett mice

A recent study from the lab of Dr. Jianrong Tang, associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of a specific brain region results in a significant and sustained improvement of memory in Rett mice.

13 Oct 2023

New insights into coronavirus E channel could lead to antiviral drugs

The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an ion channel called E. This channel, which transports protons and calcium ions, induces infected cells to launch an inflammatory response that damages tissues and contributes to the symptoms of Covid-19.

13 Oct 2023

Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19

New research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young children found those who acquired SARS-CoV-2 had a strong, sustained antibody response to the virus and high levels of inflammatory proteins in the nose but not in the blood.

13 Oct 2023

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

13 Oct 2023

Calorie restriction may rejuvenate muscles and activate biological pathways for healthy aging

Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues.

13 Oct 2023

Research News and Research

Research suggests potential connection between gut bacteria and onset of colorectal lesions and cancers

Long-term lung issues and lower quality of life plague COVID-19 survivors, new study warns

Hormones and high blood pressure: Study reveals endocrine culprits and targeted treatments

Seasonal training shifts don't shake rugby players' heart health, finds study

European Union needs action plan to provide better diagnoses, treatment for rare diseases

Gates Foundation announces investments to advance mRNA vaccine research and manufacturing

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

AstraZeneca announces winners of the 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge

Newly discovered synthetic adjuvant materials could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable

New survey uncovers lack of awareness about the proper use of adrenaline pens

Cerba Research expands expertise and global reach to support drug development

Investigational drug restores calcium levels in rare genetic disorder

Study identifies significant percentage of ventilated patients colonized with life-threatening pathogens

Study shows how chronic sleep loss can damage the heart

Study reveals molecular mechanism behind new DOT1L-related disorder

Deep brain stimulation improves memory and promotes neuron growth in Rett mice

New insights into coronavirus E channel could lead to antiviral drugs

Strong antibody response and nasal cytokines may protect young children from severe COVID-19

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

Calorie restriction may rejuvenate muscles and activate biological pathways for healthy aging

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