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Researchers highlight potential advantages of mucosal vaccine

Anyone who has undergone a nasal swab or saliva test for COVID-19 knows that the virus is most easily detected in the nose and mouth.

30 Nov 2020

Study examines physical and mental impacts of divorcees

Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and previous research has highlighted the adverse effects that it can have on divorcees.

30 Nov 2020

TRPC1 protein responds to weak magnetic fields to promote muscle health, shows study

As people age, they progressively lose muscle mass and strength, and this can lead to frailty and other age-related diseases. As the causes for the decline remain largely unknown, promoting muscle health is an area of great research interest.

29 Nov 2020

WHO calls on global health partners to step up the fight against malaria

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on countries and global health partners to step up the fight against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

29 Nov 2020

Asymptomatic patients have higher SARS-CoV-2 viral loads than symptomatic patients, study says

Now, a surprising new study shows that asymptomatic COVID-19 patients have greater viral loads than those with symptoms.

29 Nov 2020

Research suggests importance of vitamin D for good health in the context of COVID-19

A researcher at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina revealed that avoiding vitamin D deficiency may help reduce the risk of severe COVID-19.

29 Nov 2020

Study exposes human olfactory and brain cells as genuine viral targets of SARS-CoV-2

In a study published in the iScience journal, a research group from Switzerland shows that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) receptors and entry genes are expressed in the human olfactory neuroepithelial cells and brain by observing key molecular players implicated in the infectious process

29 Nov 2020

Study pinpoints specific areas of the brain where serotonin promotes patience

We've all been there. Whether we're stuck in traffic at the end of a long day, or eagerly anticipating the release of a new book, film or album, there are times when we need to be patient.

27 Nov 2020

Researchers study the role of viral intramembrane interactions in controlling programmed cell death

A research group from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the University of Valencia (UV), in coordination with the National Centre for Biotechnology (CNB) of the CSIC, has studied the role of the interactions within the membrane of proteins of viral families Herpesviridae and Poxviridae in the control of programmed cell death.

27 Nov 2020

MARA project aims to use new DNA based nanotechnology to fight bacteria

Antibiotics are used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. They have played a major role in combating infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, typhoid fever, and meningitis in 20th century.

27 Nov 2020

Resveratrol shows potential as SARS-CoV-2 antiviral, study finds

A recent study reveals that resveratrol, a phenolic compound produced by spermatophytes, can inhibit the viral replication SARS-CoV-2.

27 Nov 2020

SARS-CoV-2 launches multipronged attack against host cell protein synthesis, study finds

An interesting new study throws a flood of light on how SARS-CoV-2 accomplishes its mission to infect and replicate within host cells while evading the host immune response.

27 Nov 2020

Biogelx Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

Biogelx today announced the creation of its Scientific Advisory Board to provide scientific review and guidance to the company regarding development.

27 Nov 2020

Monoclonal antibody HB27 shows potent neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2

A new study reports a very promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody, HB27, that appears to have two distinct mechanisms of action inhibiting the virus-host cell interaction and subsequent infection.

27 Nov 2020

Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

News-Medical spoke to researchers about their latest research into beta-blockers, and how they could potentially be used to treat COVID-19.

27 Nov 2020

Study looks at the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on pediatric emergency admissions

Decreases in hospital attendances and admissions amid fears of COVID-19 may result in avoidable harm for under 16s say researchers, who warn against the "unintended consequences of pandemic control measures".

27 Nov 2020

Urban women have higher risk of chronic diseases than rural dwellers

African women who live in cities are seven per cent more likely to have chronic diseases than rural dwellers.

27 Nov 2020

Researchers identify a neural pathway that links circadian clock, stress, and wakefulness

A Nagoya University-led research team in Japan has found a new neural pathway that links the circadian clock, stress, and wakefulness in mammals.

27 Nov 2020

Inflammation produced by bacterial infection 'alerts' the brain stem cells

The study, directed by Isabel Fariñas and published in the November digital edition of the journal Cell Stem Cell, reveals that the inflammation produced by a bacterial infection 'alerts' the brain stem cells and prepares their activation for the production of new neurons.

27 Nov 2020

Normal sleep depends on bacteria in the gut

With fall and winter holidays coming up, many will be pondering the relationship between food and sleep.

27 Nov 2020

Research News and Research

Researchers highlight potential advantages of mucosal vaccine

Study examines physical and mental impacts of divorcees

TRPC1 protein responds to weak magnetic fields to promote muscle health, shows study

WHO calls on global health partners to step up the fight against malaria

Asymptomatic patients have higher SARS-CoV-2 viral loads than symptomatic patients, study says

Research suggests importance of vitamin D for good health in the context of COVID-19

Study exposes human olfactory and brain cells as genuine viral targets of SARS-CoV-2

Study pinpoints specific areas of the brain where serotonin promotes patience

Researchers study the role of viral intramembrane interactions in controlling programmed cell death

MARA project aims to use new DNA based nanotechnology to fight bacteria

Resveratrol shows potential as SARS-CoV-2 antiviral, study finds

SARS-CoV-2 launches multipronged attack against host cell protein synthesis, study finds

Biogelx Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board

Monoclonal antibody HB27 shows potent neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2

Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

Study looks at the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on pediatric emergency admissions

Urban women have higher risk of chronic diseases than rural dwellers

Researchers identify a neural pathway that links circadian clock, stress, and wakefulness

Inflammation produced by bacterial infection 'alerts' the brain stem cells

Normal sleep depends on bacteria in the gut

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