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First genetic rat model of Down syndrome offers better understanding of the condition

In pursuit of better ways to test new therapies and further explore the impacts of the unique genetics associated with Down syndrome, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Tottori University in Japan have genetically engineered and characterized what is believed to be the first rat model of Down syndrome.

14 Mar 2022

Novel nanocapsules offer solution for improving the efficacy of chemodynamic oncotherapy

In a paper published on Small recently, a collaborated research team led by Prof. WANG Hui from High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of hollow cuprous carbon (HCONC) by one-step hydrothermal method as well as their applications in efficient chemodynamic therapy.

14 Mar 2022

One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

One in three new mothers during early COVID-19 screened positive for postpartum depression-nearly triple pre-pandemic levels-and 1 in 5 had major depressive symptoms, say University of Michigan researchers.

14 Mar 2022

Exposure to room lighting during sleep can impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation

Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed: Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit room, harms your cardiovascular function during sleep and increases your insulin resistance the following morning, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study published in PNAS.

14 Mar 2022

NIH launches Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating three experimental mRNA HIV vaccines

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating three experimental HIV vaccines based on a messenger RNA (mRNA) platform—a technology used in several approved COVID-19 vaccines.

14 Mar 2022

Ozone exposure may increase depressive symptoms for adolescents over time

Exposure to ozone from air pollution has been linked to an increase in depressive symptoms for adolescents over time, even in neighborhoods that meet air quality standards, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

14 Mar 2022

Study shows correlation between maternal lead exposure and sex ratio of offspring

Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to new research led by Japanese scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine.

14 Mar 2022

Patients taking prescription opioids are at higher risk of developing mood disorders

People who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of developing mood disorders such as anxiety, University of Queensland researchers have found.

14 Mar 2022

Study rules out post-COVID-19 conditions in hospitalized patients in South Africa

Researchers conducted a longitudinal cohort observational study on SARS-CoV-2 patients for serial follow-up.

14 Mar 2022

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

In partnership with SLAS 2022, we spoke to Professor Michael Snyder about his latest research that investigates wearables and their future within healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 14 Mar 2022

New computational biology method deciphers gut microbiome ‘chatter’ to fight IBD

Around 500,000 people in the UK live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a life-long, chronic condition characterized by sporadic bouts of gut inflammation causing debilitating symptoms.

14 Mar 2022

KTU researchers improve an algorithm that detects Alzheimer's disease from MRI images

Lithuanian researchers from Kaunas University of Technology improved an algorithm that detects Alzheimer's disease from magnetic resonance imaging images.

14 Mar 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

In a new study, researchers evaluated the kinetics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 viremia.

14 Mar 2022

Conformational variation of the SARS-CoV-2 energy landscape

Researchers demonstrate that the energy landscape of SARS-CoV-2 exhibits significant conformational variation.

14 Mar 2022

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Researchers demonstrate enhanced loss-of-function editing of CRISPR/Cas9 in human cells.

14 Mar 2022

Sino Biological Invests Over 200M RMB to Establish New Subsidiaries in Taizhou and Suzhou, China.

Sino Biological is pleased to announce the formation of two new operationally-focused subsidiaries in China.

From Sino Biological Inc. 14 Mar 2022

In silico screening of natural ACE2 inhibitors

Researchers identify potential ACE2 inhibitors through a virtual screening protocol.

14 Mar 2022

Neutralizing activity of therapeutic antibodies against clinical strains of BA.1 and BA.2 sub-lineages of the Omicron variant

Researchers conducted an in vitro analysis to assess the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and BA.1 variants.

14 Mar 2022

Immunobridging study shows immunogenicity in adolescents receiving SARS-CoV-2 mRNA and inactivated vaccines

A recent study assessed the reactogenicity and immunogenicity induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in adolescent individuals.

14 Mar 2022

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

Researchers evaluated the survival benefit conferred by PLEX in patients with severe COVID-19 and cytokine-storm syndrome.

14 Mar 2022

Research News and Research

First genetic rat model of Down syndrome offers better understanding of the condition

Novel nanocapsules offer solution for improving the efficacy of chemodynamic oncotherapy

One in three new moms screened positive for postpartum depression during early COVID-19

Exposure to room lighting during sleep can impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation

NIH launches Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating three experimental mRNA HIV vaccines

Ozone exposure may increase depressive symptoms for adolescents over time

Study shows correlation between maternal lead exposure and sex ratio of offspring

Patients taking prescription opioids are at higher risk of developing mood disorders

Study rules out post-COVID-19 conditions in hospitalized patients in South Africa

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

New computational biology method deciphers gut microbiome ‘chatter’ to fight IBD

KTU researchers improve an algorithm that detects Alzheimer's disease from MRI images

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

Conformational variation of the SARS-CoV-2 energy landscape

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Sino Biological Invests Over 200M RMB to Establish New Subsidiaries in Taizhou and Suzhou, China.

In silico screening of natural ACE2 inhibitors

Neutralizing activity of therapeutic antibodies against clinical strains of BA.1 and BA.2 sub-lineages of the Omicron variant

Immunobridging study shows immunogenicity in adolescents receiving SARS-CoV-2 mRNA and inactivated vaccines

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

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