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How can Legionella pneumophila transmit through the hot water plumbing of residences and office buildings?

Researchers investigate the transmission of the causative agent of legionellosis, Legionella pneumophila, through hot water plumbing systems in commercial and residential buildings.

8 Sep 2022

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

Researchers assessed the role of the gut microbiome in human health and disease.

8 Sep 2022

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Researchers investigated the role of antioxidants such as selenium, zinc, α-lipoic acid, and vitamins A, E, D, and C in improving the clinical outcomes of COVID-19.

8 Sep 2022

Research identifies a promising path to developing therapies to treat esophageal tumors

Research led by Case Western Reserve University has identified a promising path to developing therapies to treat esophageal tumors––a form of cancer that not only is among the most deadly, but also has been occurring at increasing rates over the past decade.

8 Sep 2022

New web app links children's daily activities with health

Researchers studying how children's daily activities are associated with their health have developed a web app that shows users how reallocating time in their day from one activity to another could impact their health and academic performance.

8 Sep 2022

New agonistic antibody reduced the amyloid pathology in mice with Alzheimer's disease

A newly developed agonistic antibody reduced the amyloid pathology in mice with Alzheimer's disease, signaling its promise as a potential treatment for the disease, according to a team of researchers at UTHealth Houston.

8 Sep 2022

Cancer risk higher among children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer

In a recent PLOS Medicine journal study, scientists have documented that children born after ART, particularly FET, are at an increased risk of developing childhood cancer than those born after spontaneous conception and fresh embryo transfer.

8 Sep 2022

How air passenger ignorance and behaviour aided SARS-CoV-2's entry into the UK

A new study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server aimed to analyze the increased risk of COVID-19 spreading due to human behavior associated with travel among UK air travelers that have flown during the pandemic.

7 Sep 2022

York University secures CAD7.25 million grant to help tackle emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases

At a time when the risk of emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) is increasing, an international team led by York University successfully competed to receive a CAD7.25 million grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to help tackle the issue.

7 Sep 2022

Rutgers study uncovers predictors of anal high-risk HPV infection

Previous sexually transmitted infections and more sexual partners predict new human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in men who have sex with men, other cisgender sexual minority men and transgender women, according to a Rutgers study.

7 Sep 2022

Insights into molecular structure of protein assembly that plays key role in controlling cristae architecture

Energy supply is a vital component of economic life. And the complex interplay between society and economy is jeopardized whenever core services or key industrial sectors are at risk of failing because of energy supply problems.

7 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination impact human immune memory?

Researchers review current knowledge regarding the generation of immune memory responses and their durability post-infection and vaccination.

7 Sep 2022

Studies to explore whether achieving beneficial ketone levels can improve metabolic health of military service members

A series of upcoming studies will explore whether the grind of active-duty military life and veterans' disproportionately high incidence of chronic illness could be tamed by lifestyle interventions designed to achieve a metabolic state of nutritional ketosis.

7 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology, researchers reviewed existing data on the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male genitourinary (GU) tract.

7 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

In a recent review published in the journal Endocrines, researchers summarized existing literature findings on the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male reproductive system and fertility.

7 Sep 2022

Researchers identify DNA regions associated with physical activity or leisure screen time

In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time.

7 Sep 2022

Administering immunotherapy drug before surgery for oral cavity cancer did not increase complications

A University of Cincinnati study found administering an immunotherapy drug before surgery for oral cavity cancer did not lead to increased rates of complications during and after surgery.

7 Sep 2022

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Virogin Biotech today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of investigational treatments, including oncolytic viruses and immunotherapies, for patients with advanced cancers.

7 Sep 2022

Research highlights the serious health implications of young-onset type 2 diabetes

Men and women who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) aged 40 or younger are far more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and die prematurely than those under 40 in the general population, according to new research to be presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept).

7 Sep 2022

Experts join forces to create a gold standard document to help people with cystic fibrosis

World leading experts have joined forces to create a gold standard document to help people living with Cystic Fibrosis.

7 Sep 2022

Research News and Research

How can Legionella pneumophila transmit through the hot water plumbing of residences and office buildings?

Recent literature reports on the role of the gut microbiome on human health and its effect on diseases

The role of some important antioxidants in major clinical outcomes of subjects with COVID-19

Research identifies a promising path to developing therapies to treat esophageal tumors

New web app links children's daily activities with health

New agonistic antibody reduced the amyloid pathology in mice with Alzheimer's disease

Cancer risk higher among children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer

How air passenger ignorance and behaviour aided SARS-CoV-2's entry into the UK

York University secures CAD7.25 million grant to help tackle emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases

Rutgers study uncovers predictors of anal high-risk HPV infection

Insights into molecular structure of protein assembly that plays key role in controlling cristae architecture

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination impact human immune memory?

Studies to explore whether achieving beneficial ketone levels can improve metabolic health of military service members

How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the male genitourinary system?

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

Researchers identify DNA regions associated with physical activity or leisure screen time

Administering immunotherapy drug before surgery for oral cavity cancer did not increase complications

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

Research highlights the serious health implications of young-onset type 2 diabetes

Experts join forces to create a gold standard document to help people with cystic fibrosis

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