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Study explores whether gut bacteria profiles differ by race and insulin sensitivity status

In the present study published in PLOS ONE, researchers designed and undertook a unique study to investigate these interactions further.

21 Jan 2022

Study sheds light on how melanoma primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases

Melanoma cells release small extracellular packages containing the protein nerve growth factor receptor, which primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Jan 2022

Cannabidiol found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells and mice

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Chicago has found evidence that cannabidiol (CBD), a product of the cannabis plant, can inhibit infection by SARS-CoV-2 in human cells and in mice.

21 Jan 2022

Researchers determine the number of intervention sessions needed to prevent cognitive decline

Physical activity, nutrition and cognitively stimulating activities are all known to be good ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia. And older adults at risk can access a variety of lifestyle services to that end, including diet regimes and exercises for their body and mind.

21 Jan 2022

Nano-bubbles containing ACE2 protein can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at Northwestern Medicine and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified natural nano-bubbles containing the ACE2 protein (evACE2) in the blood of COVID-19 patients and discovered these nano-sized particles can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus in preclinical studies.

21 Jan 2022

Intervention focusing on one's strength may be the best way to improve sad mood

What's the best way to improve a sad mood? It may be whatever skill you think you're best at, a new study suggests.

21 Jan 2022

Researchers transplant two kidneys from a genetically engineered pig into a brain-dead person

In a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation, researchers report that they successfully transplanted two kidneys from a genetically modified pig into a human who was brain dead.

21 Jan 2022

Hospitalization risk high for IBD patients with incomplete COVID-19 vaccinations

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) are bringing together the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care community for the fifth annual Crohn's & Colitis Congress®, taking place virtually Jan. 20 through 22, 2022.

21 Jan 2022

Interactions that involve sharing saliva help babies to identify who has close relationships

Learning to navigate social relationships is a skill that is critical for surviving in human societies. For babies and young children, that means learning who they can count on to take care of them.

21 Jan 2022

Study investigates people's perceptions of COVID quarantine hotels during pandemic

As vaccination rates continue to rise and government border policies change, the need for hotel quarantine is fading.

21 Jan 2022

New study to help understand the effect of cancer medicine

When the muscles become acidic after doing too many press-ups, squats or cycling to work, it is because of lactic acid.

21 Jan 2022

New production method developed to freeze-dry COVID-19 vaccines

UMass Lowell scientists are developing a production method to freeze-dry COVID-19 vaccines activated by messenger-RNA so they can be transported and stored at room temperature.

21 Jan 2022

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

New MRI technology, developed by Siemens in collaboration with researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Engineering, will expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices, severe obesity and claustrophobia.

21 Jan 2022

Tau mapping offers potential treatment targets and biomarkers for dementia and Alzheimer disease

By mapping all the protein interactions of a dementia-linked protein in the brain called Tau, a team of Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has created a road map for identifying potential new treatment targets for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

21 Jan 2022

CENTOGENE teams up with Insilico Medicine to improve therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

A commercial-stage company focused on generating data-driven insights to diagnose, understand and treat rare diseases, and Insilico Medicine, an end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven drug discovery company, today announced a research and development collaboration to accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

21 Jan 2022

PAXLOVID shown to be highly effective against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study, currently available on bioRxiv* preprint server, shows that a novel protease inhibitor known as nirmatrelvir has potent activity against Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), but also other variants evaluated in this paper – which supports its potential role in reducing the disease burden from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Jan 2022

Traumatic brain injury can lead to long-term visual impairment, finds study

Even mild head injuries can mean serious consequences for brain function at its most basic level. Research published in Communications Biology shows that neuroplasticity, too, has its limits.

21 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility - but males who become infected by the coronavirus may experience short-term reduced fertility.

21 Jan 2022

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is a time-consuming process that often requires estimating the carbohydrate content of the meal, drawing blood to measure blood glucose levels, and then calculating and delivering the correct insulin dose.

21 Jan 2022

Study evaluates socio-economic burden imposed on Chinese healthcare system during COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Public Health, a research team from China has evaluated and presented the economic burden of public healthcare and hospitalization associated with COVID-19 in China.

20 Jan 2022

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Study explores whether gut bacteria profiles differ by race and insulin sensitivity status

Study sheds light on how melanoma primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases

Cannabidiol found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cells and mice

Researchers determine the number of intervention sessions needed to prevent cognitive decline

Nano-bubbles containing ACE2 protein can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2

Intervention focusing on one's strength may be the best way to improve sad mood

Researchers transplant two kidneys from a genetically engineered pig into a brain-dead person

Hospitalization risk high for IBD patients with incomplete COVID-19 vaccinations

Interactions that involve sharing saliva help babies to identify who has close relationships

Study investigates people's perceptions of COVID quarantine hotels during pandemic

New study to help understand the effect of cancer medicine

New production method developed to freeze-dry COVID-19 vaccines

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

Tau mapping offers potential treatment targets and biomarkers for dementia and Alzheimer disease

CENTOGENE teams up with Insilico Medicine to improve therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

PAXLOVID shown to be highly effective against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

Traumatic brain injury can lead to long-term visual impairment, finds study

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Study evaluates socio-economic burden imposed on Chinese healthcare system during COVID

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