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Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between radiation (electromagnetic radiation, or light, as well as particle radiation) and matter.

Cognitive fatigue due to exercise in low-oxygen conditions can be avoided by maintaining oxygen saturation

When physically demanding activities are performed at high altitude or in other low-oxygen environments, excellent coordination, judgment, and decision-making are important. In some cases, such as when mountaineering, these capabilities may be the difference between life and death.

29 Jun 2022

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Researchers created a special ultrathin sensor, spun from gold, that can be attached directly to the skin without irritation or discomfort. The sensor can measure different biomarkers or substances to perform on-body chemical analysis.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain.

24 Jun 2022

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several cancer cell lines) and antiviral [against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] properties of 3-spiro-indolin-2-ones.

15 Jun 2022

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

In a recent study published in the journal Brain, researchers explored diurnal, age- and sex-based brain temperature (TBr) variations and evaluated the prognostic importance of TBr mapping for estimating the survival of patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

14 Jun 2022

Innovative solutions to the challenges of narcotic analysis

In this interview, Dr. Joerg Koehler and Dr. Marcio-Fernando Cobo from Bruker introduce their forensic distributed lab topology featuring the Fourier 80 CrimeLab with NMR-based narcotics profiling module.

From Bruker BioSpin Group 30 May 2022

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap.

26 May 2022

A sugar-studded protein could be key to stopping Alzheimer’s disease progression, finds study

In a bit of "reverse engineering" research using brain tissues from five people who died with Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

25 May 2022

Gut microbiota linked to immunocompromised people's variable response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed whether disturbances in the gut microbiota weaken the serological response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

25 May 2022

Research may lead to new generation of long-lasting medical implants

Scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University used photoelectrochemical measurement and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to clarify the source of titanium's biocompatibility when implanted into the body, as with hip replacements and dental implants.

24 May 2022

Important methodology for targeting conserved epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 and an immune-focused approach in pan-sarbeco and universal CoV vaccine design

A new study has focused on designing immunogens associated with the conserved region of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

20 May 2022

Insight into sustained-release drug delivery systems

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Thanh T. Nguyen, a project manager at Innocore Pharmaceuticals, about the mechanisms behind long-acting injectables.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 18 May 2022

Study explores macromolecular viral entry inhibitors as broad-spectrum first-line antivirals with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities

Researchers created polystyrene sulfonate with significantly different molar masses, constructed these polymers as an exterior around spherical gold nanoparticles of various sizes to improve multivalency effects, measured antiviral effects of the antivirals on numerous viruses in vitro, and investigated the method of interaction of the leads with SARS-CoV-2 and lentiviral particles.

13 May 2022

Hormonal shift during menopause changes women’s blood metabolite profile

In midlife, the risk of cardiometabolic diseases increases in women more rapidly than in men. A study performed at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä shows that changes in blood metabolite profile accompany the shift in sex hormone levels during menopause.

13 May 2022

Researchers identify compounds from Aspergillus that may be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from Ain Shams University have been exploring the use of compounds isolated from Aspergillus sp. against SARS-CoV-2.

13 May 2022

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Alterations in metabolic processes are a hallmark of cancer and can lead to a tumor environment that is acidic. As a result, cancer cells must adapt to survive in this inhospitable environment.

10 May 2022

Scientists identify the role of phospholipid in maintaining epithelial cellular adhesion

Cells have certain proteins that help them adhere to each other while covering body surfaces and organs. Loss of these identifying proteins could result in cellular progression towards cancer and, subsequently, metastasis.

9 May 2022

Elevated levels of maternal psychological distress may affect offspring’s cognitive development

Women's elevated anxiety, depression and stress during pregnancy altered key features of the fetal brain, which subsequently decreased their offspring's cognitive development at 18 months.

29 Apr 2022

The preclinical potential of a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of COVID-19

In a study published in Cells, researchers have been investigating the effects of this extract for use against COVID-19.

27 Apr 2022

Metrohm USA celebrates 10th annual young chemist award winner

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2022 Young Chemist Award, Colby Ott. Colby is a Ph.D. candidate at West Virginia University's Forensic and Investigative Science Department in Morgantown, West Virginia, where his research centers around developing novel methods for screening seized drugs.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 20 Apr 2022

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Further Reading

Cognitive fatigue due to exercise in low-oxygen conditions can be avoided by maintaining oxygen saturation

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

Study links brain temperature with survival after traumatic brain injury

Innovative solutions to the challenges of narcotic analysis

New Spex NanoSNAP™ provides high performance measurements of nucleic acids and proteins in a snap

A sugar-studded protein could be key to stopping Alzheimer’s disease progression, finds study

Gut microbiota linked to immunocompromised people's variable response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Research may lead to new generation of long-lasting medical implants

Important methodology for targeting conserved epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 and an immune-focused approach in pan-sarbeco and universal CoV vaccine design

Insight into sustained-release drug delivery systems

Study explores macromolecular viral entry inhibitors as broad-spectrum first-line antivirals with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities

Hormonal shift during menopause changes women’s blood metabolite profile

Researchers identify compounds from Aspergillus that may be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Scientists identify the role of phospholipid in maintaining epithelial cellular adhesion

Elevated levels of maternal psychological distress may affect offspring’s cognitive development

The preclinical potential of a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of COVID-19

Metrohm USA celebrates 10th annual young chemist award winner

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