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New mRNA-based malaria vaccine shows promise in preclinical trials

Trans-Tasman research collaborators from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in New Zealand, and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that can effectively target and stimulate protective immune cell responses against the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium in preclinical models.

20 Jul 2023

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

Combining data from full-body x-ray images and associated genomic data from more than 30,000 UK Biobank participants, researchers have helped illuminate the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions.

20 Jul 2023

RSV vaccines: A long-awaited breakthrough

Two vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are now available for those over age 60, but a vaccine to protect young children is still in development. "The Long-Awaited RSV Vaccine" provides an update on RSV vaccine research.

20 Jul 2023

University of Birmingham develops new tool to improve patient involvement in research

Patients and members of the public will be able to more easily take part in impactful research thanks to a new tool developed by the University of Birmingham's work on Long COVID.

20 Jul 2023

Black cancer survivors face higher risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Black cancer survivors in the United States experience a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with White cancer survivors.

20 Jul 2023

Cells communicate in waves to coordinate movement

Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language, cells tell one another where and when to move.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers discover new way to target bacterial cell wall

The bacterial cell wall must be constantly remodeled in order to grow and divide. This involves the close coordination of lytic enzymes and peptidoglycan synthesis.

20 Jul 2023

High body temperature may boost gut microbiota to fight viral infections

Researchers from The University of Tokyo unravel the connection between high body temperature and increased viral resistance.

20 Jul 2023

Volunteering in late life associated with better executive function and episodic memory

Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function — specifically, better executive function and episodic memory — according to research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and online.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers create a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles and AI

Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases in the world. In 2023, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,820 deaths are projected to occur in the United States alone.

20 Jul 2023

Body-positive content can broaden women's concept of ideal body weight

How can social media contribute to a more diverse concept of body shapes and physical attractiveness? The answer is body-positive content.

20 Jul 2023

Study examines the antibacterial properties of cinnamon and eucalyptus essential oils compared with their isolated major compounds

A comparison of the antibacterial properties of Cinnamonum cassia and Eucalyptus globulus to their most abundant bioactives metabolites.

20 Jul 2023

Comparing severe outcome risks of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75, BQ.1, BA.4.6 to BA.5

Researchers determine the clinical severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages BA.4.6, BQ.1, and BA.2.75 relative to BA.5.

20 Jul 2023

Is repetitive heading of the ball during a professional soccer career associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment?

In a recent study, a group of researchers investigated if heading frequency is associated with cognitive impairment in retired soccer players.

20 Jul 2023

Female victims of gender-based violence may have altered stress response systems

Which aspects of sleep architecture and respiratory-related sleep disturbances are associated with cognitive function in middle-aged to older adults?

In a recent study, researchers created the Sleep and Dementia Consortium comprising five population-based cohort studies.

20 Jul 2023

Research News and Research

New mRNA-based malaria vaccine shows promise in preclinical trials

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

RSV vaccines: A long-awaited breakthrough

University of Birmingham develops new tool to improve patient involvement in research

Black cancer survivors face higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Cells communicate in waves to coordinate movement

Researchers discover new way to target bacterial cell wall

High body temperature may boost gut microbiota to fight viral infections

Volunteering in late life associated with better executive function and episodic memory

Researchers create a multiclass cancer diagnostic model using miRNA expression profiles and AI

Body-positive content can broaden women's concept of ideal body weight

Study examines the antibacterial properties of cinnamon and eucalyptus essential oils compared with their isolated major compounds

Comparing severe outcome risks of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75, BQ.1, BA.4.6 to BA.5

Is repetitive heading of the ball during a professional soccer career associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment?

Female victims of gender-based violence may have altered stress response systems

Study: Many older adults with mild cognitive impairment are still driving

Study reveals a genetic basis for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists urge caution before using AI models in healthcare for ethnic minority populations

Sweat-based wearable technologies as a potential monitoring tool for patients with metabolic syndrome

Which aspects of sleep architecture and respiratory-related sleep disturbances are associated with cognitive function in middle-aged to older adults?

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