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Study shows potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome

A new study led by Belgian and Spanish researchers published in Scientific Reports adds evidence about the potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome.

3 Mar 2021

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

New research from UBC finds that higher life satisfaction is associated with better physical, psychological and behavioral health.

3 Mar 2021

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded two UTHSC researchers over $1.9 million to study the pathogenesis of white matter damage, a main contributing factor to dementia.

3 Mar 2021

Dotmatics announces licensing agreement for informatics software with Compugen

Dotmatics Ltd, a scientific informatics software and services company that is driving the automation of laboratory data workflows for scientific discovery and innovation research, today announced it has entered a licensing agreement with Compugen, a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company focused on immuno-oncology.

From Dotmatics 3 Mar 2021

First detailed images of newborn babies' lungs captured at birth

Researchers have captured the first detailed images of newborn babies' lungs as they take their first breaths.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers identify drug target to fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are in the firing line after researchers identified an attractive therapeutic drug target.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers develop ultrapotent miniproteins that target SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Researchers have investigated the effectiveness of a bioengineered miniprotein in protecting against SARS-CoV-2 infection in vivo. The researchers evaluated the miniprotein, LCB1, against SARS-CoV-2-mediated lung disease in human ACE2-expressing transgenic mice.

3 Mar 2021

Delayed second dose strategy with mRNA vaccines may reduce COVID-19 mortality, say researchers

An interesting new preprint shows that even if countries are forced to delay the second dose of the current vaccines administered against SARS-CoV-2, to arrest the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the cumulative mortality would still fall significantly.

3 Mar 2021

Analytical Mass Spectrometry: How Did We Get Here, Where are We Going?

News-Medical interviews Rick Yost, winner of the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award 2021, about his research into mass spectrometry.

From Pittcon 3 Mar 2021

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the disease is presented in a new paper.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers examine long-term immune responses following COVID-19 across clinically diverse cohort

A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses the different aspects of long-term immune responses in a wide sample of patients, as well as how they vary in clinical severity and sequelae.

3 Mar 2021

Semaglutide drug also helps diabetic patients lose body weight, shows study

A drug approved for diabetes has now been shown to also help patients with diabetes lose on average 10 percent of their body weight, UT Southwestern reports in a landmark international study.

3 Mar 2021

New study determines pressure pain threshold

The Department of Physiotherapy of the University of Valencia, in collaboration with the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, has determined the limit pressure point to which different parts of the foot can be subjected before feeling discomfort.

3 Mar 2021

Race and ethnicity of some U.S. counties may have key impact on cardiovascular death

The association between race and ethnicity and specific characteristics of some U.S. counties may have a significant impact on death rates related to cardiovascular disease.

3 Mar 2021

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Debuts Biomek NGeniuS Workstation at AGBT

Celebrating more than 85 years of innovation, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces its newest automated liquid handler, the Biomek NGeniuS workstation, at the virtual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 3 Mar 2021

Muscle strength associated with reduced COVID-19 hospitalization in older adults

Exercising more than once a week after 50 years of age is linked to a 60% lower risk of COVID-19 hospitalization. An international team of researchers has found that physical activity involving muscle training can be protective against severe infection.

3 Mar 2021

Comet supercomputer reveals the mechanical process of cancer growth

According to the World Health Organization, one in six worldwide deaths have been attributed to cancer; however, these fatalities were not due to initial malignant tumors - the deaths were caused by the spread of cancer cells to surrounding tissues and subsequent tumor growth.

3 Mar 2021

Research News and Research

Study shows potential benefits of green tea extracts in Down syndrome

Higher life satisfaction associated with positive health and well-being outcomes

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

Dotmatics announces licensing agreement for informatics software with Compugen

First detailed images of newborn babies' lungs captured at birth

Researchers identify drug target to fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers develop ultrapotent miniproteins that target SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Delayed second dose strategy with mRNA vaccines may reduce COVID-19 mortality, say researchers

Analytical Mass Spectrometry: How Did We Get Here, Where are We Going?

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

Researchers examine long-term immune responses following COVID-19 across clinically diverse cohort

Semaglutide drug also helps diabetic patients lose body weight, shows study

New study determines pressure pain threshold

Race and ethnicity of some U.S. counties may have key impact on cardiovascular death

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Debuts Biomek NGeniuS Workstation at AGBT

Muscle strength associated with reduced COVID-19 hospitalization in older adults

Comet supercomputer reveals the mechanical process of cancer growth

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