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Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Researchers investigated whether unhealthy alcohol use and shift work with subsequent circadian rhythm disruption could increase COVID-19 susceptibility among nurses.

1 Jun 2023

Key insights into immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination in Indigenous people

Researchers evaluated immune responses to COVID-19 BNT162b2 mRNA vaccinations among Indigenous Australian First Nations (FN) individuals by comorbidity and ethnicity.

1 Jun 2023

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

31 May 2023

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

IgA deficiency is the most common primary immune deficiency worldwide, but its presentation has puzzled physcians and researchers.

26 May 2023

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Researchers review existing data on the impact of phthalate exposure on cardiovascular health.

25 May 2023

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Researchers assess the feasibility of an education-focused Mediterranean diet intervention among myeloproliferative neoplasm patients.

25 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Study findings offer hope for the development of novel treatments for leishmaniasis

In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil show how protozoans of the genus Leishmania that cause leishmaniasis manipulate a protein that plays an essential role in the organism's defense in order to continue to replicate, preventing the body from vanquishing the disease.

23 May 2023

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Research explores sex-specific gene associations in Alzheimer's disease using a machine-learning approach. It reveals immune response pathways in both sexes and stress-response pathways in males, highlighting potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for personalized treatments.

16 May 2023

Mast cells play a crucial role in the development of chronic myeloid leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer that arises from malignant changes in blood-forming cells of the bone marrow.

16 May 2023

Carotenoids' potential in reducing chronic disease risk

Researchers explore the association between the gastrointestinal delivery system and carotenoids.

15 May 2023

Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Discussions of cancer often stress the genetic mutations that drive disease by altering the normal function of cellular proteins.

11 May 2023

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Researchers presented an overview of quaternary ammonium compounds and their environmental and human health concerns.

11 May 2023

The potential variations in sperm quality of infertile patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study investigated how SARS-CoV-2 infection affected the semen quality of infertile men in Tunisia.

10 May 2023

New study finds elevated inflammatory cytokines and lymphocytes linked to rare cases of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

Researchers investigated a cohort of patients who developed myocarditis after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination.

10 May 2023

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Research paper provides an overview of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their role in regulating gut homeostasis. It also discusses SCFA-producing bacteria and potential therapeutic approaches to boost SCFA levels in the gut to treat related diseases.

9 May 2023

Cytokine News and Research

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Key insights into immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination in Indigenous people

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

New review unravels phthalates’ role in heart disease

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Study findings offer hope for the development of novel treatments for leishmaniasis

Machine learning reveals sex-specific Alzheimer's risk genes

Mast cells play a crucial role in the development of chronic myeloid leukemia

Carotenoids' potential in reducing chronic disease risk

Research sheds light on the early cellular events that give rise to pancreatic cancer

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

The potential variations in sperm quality of infertile patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

New study finds elevated inflammatory cytokines and lymphocytes linked to rare cases of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

Unlocking the puzzle: How ACE2 shapes macrophage responses in COVID-19

The effects of vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene on the gut microbiota

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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