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Yale researchers uncover how to control the blood-brain barrier with a molecule

The brain is composed of billions of neurons - vulnerable cells that require a protective environment to function properly.

16 Mar 2022

Tracking the mutating coronavirus variants

Viruses continuously and naturally evolve. To track coronavirus variants, we need to think like Darwin.

16 Mar 2022

Sneaking large drug-carrying biological molecules into cells using a novel drug delivery system

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a novel method of delivering drugs into human cells using large biological molecules, by first encasing them in a protein-based microdroplet.

16 Mar 2022

Young adults protected by booster COVID-19 vaccine during Omicron dominant period

Researchers estimate the impact of COVID-19 booster doses on infection in a vaccinated population of young adults during Omicron-dominant period.

16 Mar 2022

Study evaluates monoclonal antibody treatment for pregnant COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment in pregnant and postpartum women.

16 Mar 2022

The Future of Tuberculosis; An Interview with the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute

We speak to Dr. Alemnew Dagnew from the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, about their tuberculosis vaccine study and the future of tuberculosis.

16 Mar 2022

Novel targets to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study identified additional targets on SARS-CoV-2 proteins to prevent the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

16 Mar 2022

Estimating SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection numbers in the US

A new study estimated the number of symptomatic COVID-19 breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals in the US.

16 Mar 2022

Convalescent antibodies do not enhance SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigated whether antibodies enhance severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection.

16 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection model generated from human tonsil epithelial organoids

Researchers evaluate the feasibility of tonsil epithelial cell-derived organoids as an ex vivo model for studying SARS-CoV-2 infection.

15 Mar 2022

Pathogen works with drug to clear fungal infection, study shows

Pathogens don't always work against drug treatments. Sometimes, they can strengthen them, according to a new University of Maine study.

15 Mar 2022

Synthetic viral vector and surgical approach enable efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of primates

A synthetic viral vector and a novel surgical approach developed at Mass Eye and Ear has enabled efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of nonhuman primates, a research team working towards the development of effective treatments for hearing loss and vestibular disorders has reported.

15 Mar 2022

Researchers identify a potential new test for early diagnosis of Lyme disease

For scientists and clinicians alike, one of the Holy Grails for successfully treating and curing Lyme disease is developing tests that identify the disease sooner, show when people are cured of infection, and can diagnose reinfection.

15 Mar 2022

Financial compensations need to be large to reduce vaccine hesitancy

Willingness to vaccinate is critical in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. About 45 percent of Americans are not vaccinated and among those vaccinated, less than 30 percent have received a booster.

15 Mar 2022

Study determines the effect of mandatory facemask use in schools to manage the COVID-19 pandemic

New research reported the efficacy of facemasks in managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, in schools.

15 Mar 2022

Antimicrobial prescribing among infants may be prevented using maternal RSV vaccines

RSV is a leading cause of severe acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) among infants globally, and a prominent contributor to common non-severe infections that account for high volumes of antibiotic consumption.

14 Mar 2022

Detailed molecular map of stratum corneum can help develop new skin treatments

Scientists have accurately analyzed the tough barrier layer of the skin giving the most detailed molecular map of its structure that will help in the development of new skin products and treatments.

14 Mar 2022

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Researchers at The University of Queensland have developed a mathematical model that can predict the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, potentially speeding-up the development of new vaccines.

14 Mar 2022

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link between 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health outcomes, such as heart attack and stroke, may not be as strong as previously thought.

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

Efficacy News and Research

Yale researchers uncover how to control the blood-brain barrier with a molecule

Tracking the mutating coronavirus variants

Sneaking large drug-carrying biological molecules into cells using a novel drug delivery system

Young adults protected by booster COVID-19 vaccine during Omicron dominant period

Study evaluates monoclonal antibody treatment for pregnant COVID-19 patients

The Future of Tuberculosis; An Interview with the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute

Novel targets to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 variants

Estimating SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection numbers in the US

Convalescent antibodies do not enhance SARS-CoV-2 infection

SARS-CoV-2 infection model generated from human tonsil epithelial organoids

Pathogen works with drug to clear fungal infection, study shows

Synthetic viral vector and surgical approach enable efficient gene transfer into the inner ear of primates

Researchers identify a potential new test for early diagnosis of Lyme disease

Financial compensations need to be large to reduce vaccine hesitancy

Study determines the effect of mandatory facemask use in schools to manage the COVID-19 pandemic

Antimicrobial prescribing among infants may be prevented using maternal RSV vaccines

Detailed molecular map of stratum corneum can help develop new skin treatments

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

Novel nanocapsules offer solution for improving the efficacy of chemodynamic oncotherapy

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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