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OSU research shines light on the way malignant cancer cells change shape

Oregon State University research has shed new light on the way malignant cells change their shape and migration techniques to invade different types of tissue.

28 Oct 2021

Study finds disparities in dissemination of cancer survivorship care plans

Survivorship care plans are an important tool to help cancer survivors transition out of active treatment and back to their regular lives, but a new study found that a number of vulnerable groups are not receiving those plans.

27 Oct 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to greater risk of neurological complications than vaccines

Researchers from across the UK, led by the University of Oxford, have today reported on the risks of developing neurological complications following a positive COVID-19 PCR test, or a first dose of either the Oxford-AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations.

27 Oct 2021

DOD funds first human trial of a device to enhance the natural brain cleansing system

The U.S. Department of Defense is funding the first human trial of a device to speed up and enhance the natural system of brain cleansing that occurs when we sleep.

26 Oct 2021

New UQ-led center focuses on improving health and economic costs after road traffic injuries

Improving health and economic costs after road traffic injuries is the focus of a new University of Queensland-led Centre of Research Excellence awarded $2.5 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

26 Oct 2021

NIH invests $74.5 million to advance data science research and spur health discoveries across Africa

The National Institutes of Health is investing about $74.5 million over five years to advance data science, catalyze innovation and spur health discoveries across Africa.

26 Oct 2021

UQ researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels

The SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels, despite the high risk of blood clots to COVID-19 patients, University of Queensland researchers have found.

26 Oct 2021

Researchers develop genetic risk score to predict development of alcohol-induced cirrhosis

An international research group led by the Centenary Institute has developed a world first genetic risk score (GRS) test able to identify patients at high-risk of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis.

26 Oct 2021

Air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation, mice study shows

Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions.

25 Oct 2021

Study finds link between genes and amount of bacterial toxins in the blood

Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In a recently completed study, genetic markers were discovered which are associated with a heightened lipopolysaccharide level in the blood.

25 Oct 2021

Rutgers study links genetic disorders to walking patterns

Rutgers researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome – both linked to autism and health problems – to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers.

25 Oct 2021

Research shows a link between infants' sleep and weight

Infants who sleep longer through the night and with fewer interruptions may be less likely to become overweight during their first six months of life, according to a study published in the journal SLEEP.

22 Oct 2021

Health care costs for people with rare diseases have been underestimated, study shows

A new, retrospective study of medical and insurance records indicates health care costs for people with a rare disease have been underestimated and are three to five times greater than the costs for people without a rare disease.

22 Oct 2021

Study examines effectiveness of BNT162b2 vaccine against Delta variant in adolescents

The Clalit Research Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Harvard University, analyzed one of the world's largest integrated health record databases to examine the effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162B2 vaccine against the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 among adolescents.

22 Oct 2021

Citizen-generated data could help fight antimicrobial resistance

Citizen-generated data could help combat the misuse of medicines and prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR), says a report by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD).

22 Oct 2021

$Extra dairy intake lowers risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care$

Extra dairy intake lowers risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care

Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a randomized controlled trial published by The BMJ today.

21 Oct 2021

Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine significantly increases neutralizing antibodies in rhesus macaques

A booster dose of the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine given to rhesus macaques about six months after their primary vaccine series significantly increased levels of neutralizing antibodies against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and colleagues.

21 Oct 2021

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OSU research shines light on the way malignant cancer cells change shape

Study finds disparities in dissemination of cancer survivorship care plans

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to greater risk of neurological complications than vaccines

DOD funds first human trial of a device to enhance the natural brain cleansing system

New UQ-led center focuses on improving health and economic costs after road traffic injuries

NIH invests $74.5 million to advance data science research and spur health discoveries across Africa

UQ researchers find that SARS-CoV-2 virus does not infect blood vessels

Researchers develop genetic risk score to predict development of alcohol-induced cirrhosis

Air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation, mice study shows

Study finds link between genes and amount of bacterial toxins in the blood

Rutgers study links genetic disorders to walking patterns

Research shows a link between infants' sleep and weight

Health care costs for people with rare diseases have been underestimated, study shows

Study examines effectiveness of BNT162b2 vaccine against Delta variant in adolescents

Citizen-generated data could help fight antimicrobial resistance

Extra dairy intake lowers risk of falls and fractures among older adults in residential care

Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine significantly increases neutralizing antibodies in rhesus macaques

Antidepressant Prozac could offer the first treatment for atrophic macular degeneration

Study: Covid-19 vaccine is over 90% effective at preventing deaths from Delta

Novel pathways to target breast cancer identified

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The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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