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Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of antiviral medications against novel Omicron subvariants.

30 Mar 2023

Study highlights potential of Africa's 'forgotten' food crops for climate resilience and nutrition

Scientists have identified several forgotten food crops in sub-Saharan Africa that can be incorporated into the cropping system to support climate resilience and nutrition in the region. The study has been published in the journal PNAS.

29 Mar 2023

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

A recent study published in the journal Algal Research summarized the existing knowledge on bioactive compounds in green seaweeds and Ulva spp., focusing on its application as a future superfood.

29 Mar 2023

Cellular senescence and extracellular vesicles partner to play a role in triggering amyloidosis

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 5, entitled, "Senescence and extracellular vesicles: novel partners in vascular amyloidosis."

29 Mar 2023

Synthetic hydrogel-based lymphoma tumor model paves way for personalized cancer therapies

In recent years, innovative cancer drugs that target specific molecular drivers of the disease have been embraced as the treatment of choice for many types of cancer.

29 Mar 2023

Scientists uncover novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health

A team of researchers from Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently discovered a novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health.

29 Mar 2023

Study investigates how loss of angulin-1/LSR affects the malignancy of lung adenocarcinoma

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on March 24, 2023, entitled, "Downregulation of angulin-1/LSR induces malignancy via upregulation of EGF-dependent claudin-2 and TGF-β-dependent cell metabolism in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells."

29 Mar 2023

Study finds correlations between how and which organ systems are affected in individuals with new epileptic disorder

A recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic disorder called Intellectual Developmental Disorder with Macrocephaly, Seizures, and Speech Delay (IDDMSSD) with the identification of the first recurrently affected residue identified in the protein kinase domain of PAK1 protein.

29 Mar 2023

Study offers a novel therapeutic option to combat antibiotic-resistant pneumonia

Increases in multidrug-resistance in the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae have made it the fourth-leading cause of death associated with antibiotic resistance.

29 Mar 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts the RNA modifications, study reports

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hijacks parts of infected cells' vital RNA machinery, thereby blocking important functions in the cells. These damaging changes in the RNA can likely be reversed, potentially leading to new drugs against COVID-19, University of Gothenburg researchers show.

29 Mar 2023

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Hasret Altan-Martin from Sartorius about the ongoing emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics.

From Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG 29 Mar 2023

Targeting obesity: findings reveal a new molecular pathway involved in energy homeostasis regulation

Study outlines molecular mechanisms to aid the development of new therapies to manage obesity and associated health disorders.

29 Mar 2023

Clockwork in cancer: the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors

Researchers reviewed the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors.

29 Mar 2023

Newly designed molecule disrupts the infection mechanism of SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a molecule that disrupts the infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and could be used to develop new treatments for COVID-19 and other viral diseases.

28 Mar 2023

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

Researchers assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on endogenous retroviruses of the LTR69 subfamily.

28 Mar 2023

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

A recent study published in PLOS ONE uses metagenomics to examine the microbial composition in samples obtained from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

28 Mar 2023

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Researchers describe the pathological mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmune diseases.

28 Mar 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Researchers use geospatial models based to predict the rural global areas of bushmeat activity.

28 Mar 2023

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

A team led by Van Andel Institute and Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics scientists has identified two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells, or ß cells, each with crucial characteristics that may be leveraged to better understand and treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

28 Mar 2023

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Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Study highlights potential of Africa's 'forgotten' food crops for climate resilience and nutrition

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

Cellular senescence and extracellular vesicles partner to play a role in triggering amyloidosis

Synthetic hydrogel-based lymphoma tumor model paves way for personalized cancer therapies

Scientists uncover novel role of human-CIDEC gene in improving metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular health

Study investigates how loss of angulin-1/LSR affects the malignancy of lung adenocarcinoma

Study finds correlations between how and which organ systems are affected in individuals with new epileptic disorder

Study offers a novel therapeutic option to combat antibiotic-resistant pneumonia

SARS-CoV-2 infection disrupts the RNA modifications, study reports

The emergence of lateral flow assays in diagnostics

Targeting obesity: findings reveal a new molecular pathway involved in energy homeostasis regulation

Clockwork in cancer: the importance of the circadian rhythm in the formation and progression of tumors

Newly designed molecule disrupts the infection mechanism of SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

JPL study uses metagenomic sequencing to monitor microbial burden on spacecraft

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Two distinct subtypes of insulin-producing beta cells identified

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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