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IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers used a K18-hACE2 transgenic (ACE2.Tg) mouse model to demonstrate that interleukin-9 (IL-9).

13 Jul 2023

Living digital camera: scientists capture light patterns in DNA for image storage

Researchers described a technique of capturing two-dimensional (2D) light patterns into DNA.

6 Jul 2023

Robotic system may accelerate studies in diverse areas of C. elegans biology

A robotic system capable of imaging and transferring the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans could replace hours of tedious lab work, according to a recent study.

5 Jul 2023

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health describes the impact of climate change on health and health services in Northern New South Wales, Australia. This region is considered a “hotspot” for floods and bushfires in Australia.

4 Jul 2023

Crunching the numbers: assessing Hungary's reluctance towards entomophagy

Study explores the rate of insect consumption in Hungary over the five years between 2016 and 2021.

4 Jul 2023

Scientists can study neuronal morphology by harnessing the power of AI with Aivia 12

Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 12 of Aivia, its flagship AI image analysis software.

1 Jul 2023

The epidemiology of the Streptococcus agalactiae bacterium (group B Streptococcus [GBS]) in Southeast Asia

Researchers detected the presence of a Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus) sequence type (ST) 283.

30 Jun 2023

WHO appoints Dr Vanessa Kerry as Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Vanessa Kerry as the first-ever Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. Dr Kerry, CEO of Seed Global Health, a renowned global health expert and medical doctor, will play a pivotal role in amplifying WHO's climate and health messaging and undertake high-level advocacy.

24 Jun 2023

The impact of unusually high temperatures in the summer of 2022 on infants’ sleep

Researchers investigated how the intense summer heat affects the sleep patterns of infants and toddlers.

23 Jun 2023

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study describes the use of engineered commensal bacteria to increase antitumor immunity.

23 Jun 2023

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

Researchers explore the contribution of climate change to health disparities among susceptible individuals.

22 Jun 2023

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new rapid testing method for COVID-19 – an adhesive bandage that relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect the immune antibodies in the bloodstream.

20 Jun 2023

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

With ever-growing pressures on the NHS, dealing with angry or frustrated patients and their relatives has become increasingly common for those working in healthcare.

19 Jun 2023

Preventing the formation of harmful acrylamides in potato crisps

Researchers have now found out how to stop the formation of harmful acrylamides when deep-frying potatoes to make crisps.

19 Jun 2023

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body's important inflammatory responses.

16 Jun 2023

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers studied extraintestinal complications of rotavirus infections in children below the age of five.

16 Jun 2023

California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms

As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep students safe, just as they have policies for severe storms and active shooters.

16 Jun 2023

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Synthetic biologists have become increasingly creative in engineering yeast or bacteria to churn out useful chemicals - from fuels to fabrics and drugs - beyond the normal repertoire of microbes.

13 Jun 2023

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare, elevates cancer risk. The alleged culprit: DNA within the food that's been damaged by the cooking process.

13 Jun 2023

Sleep-disordered breathing more prevalent among short-snouted dogs, study reveals

University of Helsinki researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnoea diagnostics.

13 Jun 2023

heat News and Research

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

Living digital camera: scientists capture light patterns in DNA for image storage

Robotic system may accelerate studies in diverse areas of C. elegans biology

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

Crunching the numbers: assessing Hungary's reluctance towards entomophagy

Scientists can study neuronal morphology by harnessing the power of AI with Aivia 12

The epidemiology of the Streptococcus agalactiae bacterium (group B Streptococcus [GBS]) in Southeast Asia

WHO appoints Dr Vanessa Kerry as Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

The impact of unusually high temperatures in the summer of 2022 on infants’ sleep

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

Virtual reality can help doctors to handle difficult conversations with patients

Preventing the formation of harmful acrylamides in potato crisps

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms

Retooling the cell's polypeptide manufacturing plants to generate polymer chains

Heat-damaged DNA in food may contribute to genetic risks

Sleep-disordered breathing more prevalent among short-snouted dogs, study reveals

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