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Repeated injury to the epithelial tissue of airways causes "biological aging" of stem cells

Are prematurely aged or overworked stem cells a significant factor in chronic lung disease? Findings of a study just released in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM) say this is likely so.

22 Sep 2021

Researchers seek to identify the role of hypoxia on red blood cell aging

Red blood cells are the most abundant cell type in blood, carrying oxygen throughout the human body. In blood circulation, they repetitively encounter various levels of oxygen tension.

22 Sep 2021

Nemours receives $10.5 million NIH grant to support research in sickle cell disease

Researchers at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware have received a $10.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to support the Delaware Comprehensive Sickle Cell Research Program.

21 Sep 2021

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

It's well known that obesity is linked to the development of numerous diseases in humans. Heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments are extremely common in obese individuals.

21 Sep 2021

Rice bioengineer receives $1.9 million NIH grant to improve time-release drugs

Time-released drugs are about to get a geometry lesson, thanks to bioengineers at Rice University.

21 Sep 2021

Those undergoing treatment for hematological malignancies show reduced immune response to COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers recently investigated the effect of infection with SARS-CoV-2 in patients with hematologic malignancies in minority populations.

21 Sep 2021

Severe tinnitus following SARS-CoV-2 infection

A 49-year-old male with a history of COVID-19 presents with tinnitus.

21 Sep 2021

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

A new Nature study aimed to predict clinical data of COVID-19 patients based on clinical outcomes.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers provide structural insights into HCV receptor binding and entry

In a new paper published in Nature, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, describe the structure of a key protein on the surface of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and how it interacts with its receptor found on some human cells.

21 Sep 2021

KU researcher wins $1.25 million award to investigate the vital role of sex hormones in tissue repair

Our ability to heal and regenerate new tissue after an injury has much to do with biological sex. For instance, following menopause, the loss of sex-hormone signaling in women can lead to degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, where bone and cartilage degrade and become more delicate and brittle because of tissue loss.

21 Sep 2021

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets to alleviate severe COVID-19 in aged patients

The scientists assessed epidemiological data from March to December 2020 from the CDC to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 disease among different age groups.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers uncover a molecular mechanism to inhibit aggravation of colitis

The intestinal microbial ecosystem includes diverse species of bacteria. These bacteria can produce bioactive metabolites that directly affect the host's immune system.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers identify prediction markers which can be used to define COVID-19 severity

An estimated 14−17% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients develop a severe form of the disease, requiring oxygen support and admission to the intensive care unit.

20 Sep 2021

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests.

20 Sep 2021

Differences in DNA methylation could accurately predict progression of liver disease

Findings of a national study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute, an affiliate of City of Hope, identify potential biomarkers that might eventually be used to diagnose progressive stages of liver disease.

20 Sep 2021

New QCovid tool helps identify vaccinated groups at highest risk of Covid-19 hospitalization and death

Researchers from the University of Oxford have today reported on findings on the vaccinated people who are at greatest risk from severe Covid-19 leading to hospitalization or death from 14 days post the second dose vaccination, when substantial immunity should be expected.

20 Sep 2021

CDC to invest $2.1 billion to improve safety and quality of healthcare in the U.S.

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $2.1 billion investment to improve infection prevention and control activities across the U.S. public health and healthcare sectors.

18 Sep 2021

Humoral and cellular response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IBD

A new study published in the preprint server medRxiv* aimed to evaluate the humoral and cellular response to COVID-19 vaccine in patients with IBD undergoing biologic or immunomodulatory therapy.

17 Sep 2021

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disorder that is often not diagnosed until a patient is over 60 years old and has substantial airflow obstruction. At this stage, it can be difficult to manage and treat the condition. To identify those at risk and intervene earlier, several studies have examined risk factors for COPD.

17 Sep 2021

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers at Boston Medical Center based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD.

17 Sep 2021

Chronic News and Research

Repeated injury to the epithelial tissue of airways causes "biological aging" of stem cells

Researchers seek to identify the role of hypoxia on red blood cell aging

Nemours receives $10.5 million NIH grant to support research in sickle cell disease

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

Rice bioengineer receives $1.9 million NIH grant to improve time-release drugs

Those undergoing treatment for hematological malignancies show reduced immune response to COVID-19 vaccines

Severe tinnitus following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Detecting early outcomes in COVID-19 patients

Researchers provide structural insights into HCV receptor binding and entry

KU researcher wins $1.25 million award to investigate the vital role of sex hormones in tissue repair

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets to alleviate severe COVID-19 in aged patients

Researchers uncover a molecular mechanism to inhibit aggravation of colitis

Researchers identify prediction markers which can be used to define COVID-19 severity

Missing out on recommended sleep could lead to poorer snacking choices

Differences in DNA methylation could accurately predict progression of liver disease

New QCovid tool helps identify vaccinated groups at highest risk of Covid-19 hospitalization and death

CDC to invest $2.1 billion to improve safety and quality of healthcare in the U.S.

Humoral and cellular response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IBD

Study finds risk factors for early COPD among Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.

Researchers report six stages of engagement in treatment of ADHD

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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