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Widespread SARS-CoV-2 mutation escapes vaccine- and infection-induced CD8 T-cell responses

Researchers in the UK have warned that a widespread mutation that has arisen in the spike protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to escape recognition by CD8 T-cell responses in both convalescent patients and recipients of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

29 Jun 2021

LSL60101 compound improves cognitive deficit in murine models with Alzheimer’s

The LSL60101 compound, a specific ligand of the I2-IR receptors in the brain, could shed light on the development of future strategies against Alzheimer's disease.

29 Jun 2021

Researchers show how Covid-19 changes the size and stiffness of red and white blood cells

Using real-time deformability cytometry, researchers at the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin in Erlangen were able to show for the first time: Covid-19 significantly changes the size and stiffness of red and white blood cells - sometimes over months.

29 Jun 2021

UTA chemist develops cancer medication that uses light to destroy tumor cells

A chemist at The University of Texas at Arlington is developing a cancer medication that uses light to target and destroy tumor cells in a process known as photodynamic therapy (PDT).

29 Jun 2021

EORTC partners with Pierre Fabre to support patients with stage 2 melanoma

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and Pierre Fabre today announced a strategic partnership in support of patients with resected Stage 2 BRAF-mutant melanoma.

29 Jun 2021

Study provides new insight on how experiences shape our current mood

New insight on how our experiences during a task or interaction shape our current mood has been published today in the open-access eLife journal.

29 Jun 2021

Innovative corona test offers great potential for systematic testing

A new corona test developed at the University Hospital Bonn can analyze a large number of swabs simultaneously using sequencing technology and has a similarly high sensitivity as the common qPCR test.

29 Jun 2021

Covid-19 patients experience a longer lasting reduced sense of taste and smell

Patients with mild Covid-19 infections experience a significantly increased longer lasting reduced sense of taste and smell.

29 Jun 2021

Six antibody features could be used to identify women at risk of placental malaria

Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections, finds a study published today in eLife.

29 Jun 2021

New components for oligonucleotide drugs show safety, efficacy in treating spinal muscular atrophy

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Russia and the UK investigated the safety and efficacy of new chemistry in antisense oligonucleotides used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a debilitating genetic disease.

29 Jun 2021

Heart attacks during COVID-19 pandemic more likely to result in worse outcomes

Heart attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to result in heart failure compared with heart attacks one year earlier, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

29 Jun 2021

BUSM receives $2.7 million grant to reduce disparities in cardio-oncology

With a growing need to better understand the many links between heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death worldwide, the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives, announced grants focused on this area of scientific research.

29 Jun 2021

New study investigates alternative ways to prevent, treat kidney infections

Ten IU School of Medicine researchers out of a team of 11 scientists, are responsible for the findings of a new study they conducted to investigate alternative ways to treat kidney infections.

29 Jun 2021

IU School of Medicine wins $30 million NIA funding to study Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias grant has been renewed for another five years with funding expected to total $30 million from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), within the National Institutes of the Health.

29 Jun 2021

Many women perceive financial barriers to cervical cancer screening

Among low-income, uninsured, or publicly insured women ages 25-64 years who were not up to date on cervical cancer screening, 72% perceived financial barriers to screening.

29 Jun 2021

Study reveals public health risks posed by household fireworks

Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful displays have caused a growing risk to public safety in recent years, according to a study by environmental health researchers at the University of California, Irvine.

29 Jun 2021

Research News and Research

Widespread SARS-CoV-2 mutation escapes vaccine- and infection-induced CD8 T-cell responses

LSL60101 compound improves cognitive deficit in murine models with Alzheimer’s

Researchers show how Covid-19 changes the size and stiffness of red and white blood cells

UTA chemist develops cancer medication that uses light to destroy tumor cells

EORTC partners with Pierre Fabre to support patients with stage 2 melanoma

Study provides new insight on how experiences shape our current mood

Innovative corona test offers great potential for systematic testing

Covid-19 patients experience a longer lasting reduced sense of taste and smell

Six antibody features could be used to identify women at risk of placental malaria

New components for oligonucleotide drugs show safety, efficacy in treating spinal muscular atrophy

Heart attacks during COVID-19 pandemic more likely to result in worse outcomes

BUSM receives $2.7 million grant to reduce disparities in cardio-oncology

New study investigates alternative ways to prevent, treat kidney infections

IU School of Medicine wins $30 million NIA funding to study Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Many women perceive financial barriers to cervical cancer screening

Study reveals public health risks posed by household fireworks

Researchers examine whether community administration of ivermectin influences malaria transmission

Major study set to compare the use of surgical robots and standard methods in knee replacement

Non-invasive sensor technology to be tested in a world-first sleep disorder trial

Study investigates the link between skeletal muscle proteome and type 2 diabetes

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