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Evaluation of the potential of new and repurposed TB vaccines

A new study evaluated effective vaccination strategies for two TB vaccines, M72/AS01E and BCG.

5 May 2022

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Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

An invisible lining of blood vessels uses a vast network of connections to control all cardiovascular functions and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

5 May 2022

New collaborative venture focuses on improving the health of aging Australians

Improving the health of ageing Australians, coordinating care to prevent poor outcomes and incorporating personal experiences into decision making is the focus of a new collaborative venture driven by Flinders University and Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN).

5 May 2022

Research suggests Twitter as a powerful tool to drive awareness about pancreatic cancer

A new study investigating pancreatic cancer-related Twitter conversations has found high rates of engagement among patients, advocates, and non-healthcare related individuals active in the pancreatic cancer space.

5 May 2022

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

In a recent study under review in the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (SP) in the thrombi (or blood clots).

5 May 2022

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers tested the safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prototype messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 versus a variant vaccine and a bivalent vaccine formulation.

5 May 2022

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

A recent paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the stem-loop 2 motif (s2m) was substantial for astroviruses but unnecessary for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 May 2022

Proper fit crucial for optimal face mask protection

In a recent article published in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers explored the influence of perimeter leakage on the effectiveness of face masks.

5 May 2022

New model can predict drug-drug interactions based on drug-induced gene expression signatures

Prescriptions for multiple drugs, or polypharmacy, is often recommended for the treatment of complex diseases.

4 May 2022

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, examined the cases of three individuals who received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir antiviral therapy at different stages following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

4 May 2022

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Mitochondria serve as the main source of energy production in our cells, and endurance exercise is generally known to improve the function of mitochondria.

4 May 2022

Study offers provable standards for SARS-CoV-2 UVC disinfection

When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, ultraviolet radiation became one of the go-to methods for preventing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with facemasks, hand sanitizer and social distancing.

4 May 2022

New study helps explain the immune system’s response to skin infections and skin cancers

It is well established that older adults are more susceptible to infection and their immune systems less capable of generating a strong immune response.

4 May 2022

New insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of absence seizures

Bochum researchers have gained new insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of absence seizures and potential therapy options.

4 May 2022

New Machine Learning model draws a map of proteins with special properties

The biotech industry is constantly searching for the perfect mutation, where properties from different proteins are synthetically combined to achieve a desired effect.

4 May 2022

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Women (ages 18 to 55) waited longer to be evaluated for chest pain in the emergency room (ER) and received a less thorough evaluation for a possible heart attack than men in the same age range.

4 May 2022

Study identifies a protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that contributes to drug tolerance

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) that contributes to drug tolerance, a phenomenon that allows bacteria to survive treatment with drugs that would normally kill them.

4 May 2022

Researchers identify factors that influence people's vaccine preferences

A study involving hypothetical COVID-19 vaccines suggests that vaccine effectiveness and risk of side effects significantly influence people's preferences for one vaccine over another, and that differences between vaccines may matter less to those who are vaccine hesitant.

4 May 2022

Research News and Research

Evaluation of the potential of new and repurposed TB vaccines

Dotmatics Biology Solution for Antibody Discovery streamlines data collection and workflows to accelerate antibody research and therapies

Win 1 of 10 INTEGRA VOYAGER pipette kits!

Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

New collaborative venture focuses on improving the health of aging Australians

Research suggests Twitter as a powerful tool to drive awareness about pancreatic cancer

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

Proper fit crucial for optimal face mask protection

New model can predict drug-drug interactions based on drug-induced gene expression signatures

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

Benefits of endurance exercise in primary mitochondrial disease depend on the underlying mutation

Study offers provable standards for SARS-CoV-2 UVC disinfection

New study helps explain the immune system’s response to skin infections and skin cancers

New insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of absence seizures

New Machine Learning model draws a map of proteins with special properties

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Study identifies a protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that contributes to drug tolerance

Researchers identify factors that influence people's vaccine preferences

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