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Researchers evaluate risk of developing new clinical conditions after acute phase of COVID-19 infection

One in 7 (14%) adults with coronavirus infection developed at least one new condition that required medical care during the post-acute phase of illness, which is 5% higher than adults with no coronavirus infection in 2020, finds a US study published by The BMJ today.

21 May 2021

Worried brains can be retrained to think positive, shows new study

Worried brains can be retrained to respond to everyday situations in a less threatening way to reduce anxiety levels, according to new research published by researchers from The University of Western Australia and the University of Virginia.

21 May 2021

Study shows how human bodies develop from a single cell

New insights into how our bodies come into being from a single cell have been generated by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and the University of Cambridge.

21 May 2021

Biognosys Announces the Appointment of Kristina Beeler as Chief Business Officer

Biognosys announces the appointment of Kristina Beeler as Chief Business Operator

From Biognosys 21 May 2021

New study may lead to better treatments for prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers

Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells – and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers.

21 May 2021

Brain signal linked to face familiarity is strongest after getting to know someone in-person

The neural representation of a familiar face strengthens faster when you see someone in person, according to a new study published in JNeurosci.

21 May 2021

Researchers explore virtual reality technology for treating chronic pain

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are launching a new project to see whether virtual reality could help with the treatment of chronic pain.

21 May 2021

University of Leeds and WHO to create global strategy to prevent future pandemic threats

The University of Leeds has partnered with the World Health Organization to create a global strategy to protect populations against future threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 May 2021

Experts say that doctors have nothing to fear from the introduction of central register listing money

UK doctors have nothing to fear from the introduction of a central register listing money or benefits they receive in addition to their NHS salary, say experts today ahead of a public meeting on the issue hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for First Do No Harm and The BMJ.

21 May 2021

Despite frequent vaccinations, COVID-19 could continue to cause recurrent waves and deaths

Covid-19 could continue to cause recurrent waves and deaths despite frequent vaccinations according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.

21 May 2021

Metal complexes against coronavirus

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused more than 3.42 million deaths worldwide. Despite the fact that there are vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, the emergence of new variants and the lack of adequate treatments have encouraged the search for new ways to combat this disease more effectively.

21 May 2021

UVA Children's joins Autism Care Network to deliver the best care to families

UVA Children's is one of 20 leading autism care centers joining the national Autism Care Network, created by Autism Speaks - a leading autism research and advocacy group - to deliver the best care to families sooner.

21 May 2021

New study to develop program for infants at risk for health disparities

Many parents of young children can relate to the challenges of getting babies to eat healthy, whether babies throw food on the floor, refuse to eat healthy foods or only want to eat sugary snacks.

21 May 2021

Asthma patients can benefit from type 2 diabetes medication

Type 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication, typically given to help the pancreas produce more insulin, that also improves asthma symptoms and may reduce lung and airway inflammation.

21 May 2021

Study shows distinctive mutation in rapidly emerging SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 sublineage

In a new study currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server, US researchers report the detection of a specific sub-lineage of B.1.1.7 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant harboring a novel S:D178H mutation and elucidate its transmission and evolutionary patterns.

21 May 2021

Total COVID-19 deaths in US counties have been underestimated by 20%, indicates study

Deaths caused by indirect effects of the pandemic emphasize the need for policy changes that address widening health and racial inequities.

21 May 2021

Study demonstrates the negative effects of HERV activation on human brain development

Since our ancestors infected themselves with retroviruses millions of years ago, we have carried elements of these viruses in our genes - known as human endogenous retroviruses, or HERVs for short.

21 May 2021

TIBI receives GFI grant to develop a unique, effective method of producing cultivated meat

The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has been awarded a grant by The Good Food Institute (GFI) to develop a unique and effective method of producing cultivated meat, which is meat grown directly from the cell.

21 May 2021

Targeting mTOR pathway can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapies for pediatric brain cancer

Two experimental drug approaches that target vulnerabilities in cancer cell metabolism may extend survival and enhance the effectiveness of standard chemotherapies for a highly aggressive type of pediatric brain cancer.

21 May 2021

Survey assesses health care delays during COVID-19 outbreak

At the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, a University of Illinois Chicago researcher conducted a survey asking respondents if they experienced health care delays because of the pandemic. In addition to learning about the types of delays, the study also presented a unique opportunity to capture a historic moment at the pandemic's beginning.

21 May 2021

Research News and Research

Researchers evaluate risk of developing new clinical conditions after acute phase of COVID-19 infection

Worried brains can be retrained to think positive, shows new study

Study shows how human bodies develop from a single cell

Biognosys Announces the Appointment of Kristina Beeler as Chief Business Officer

New study may lead to better treatments for prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers

Brain signal linked to face familiarity is strongest after getting to know someone in-person

Researchers explore virtual reality technology for treating chronic pain

University of Leeds and WHO to create global strategy to prevent future pandemic threats

Experts say that doctors have nothing to fear from the introduction of central register listing money

Despite frequent vaccinations, COVID-19 could continue to cause recurrent waves and deaths

Metal complexes against coronavirus

UVA Children's joins Autism Care Network to deliver the best care to families

New study to develop program for infants at risk for health disparities

Asthma patients can benefit from type 2 diabetes medication

Study shows distinctive mutation in rapidly emerging SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 sublineage

Total COVID-19 deaths in US counties have been underestimated by 20%, indicates study

Study demonstrates the negative effects of HERV activation on human brain development

TIBI receives GFI grant to develop a unique, effective method of producing cultivated meat

Targeting mTOR pathway can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapies for pediatric brain cancer

Survey assesses health care delays during COVID-19 outbreak

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