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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Researchers discover how the hearts of neonatal marsupials retain regenerative capacity

Wataru Kimura and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan have discovered how the hearts of newborn marsupials retain the ability to regenerate for several weeks.

23 Aug 2022

Case report describes clinical manifestation of monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2, and HIV coinfection

Scientists have recently presented the first documented case of coinfection with monkeypox virus, SARS-CoV-2, and HIV.

23 Aug 2022

Investigating the missing link between COVID-19 and anosmia

A new study evaluated how SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to anosmia via chromatin structure disruption and OR dysregulation. For this purpose, publicly available Hi-C data of OSNs of SARS-CoV-2-infected and control human subjects were used.

23 Aug 2022

Epistasis leads to the reduction in genetic barrier to COVID-19 neutralizing antibody escape

A new study addresses the important question of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus would evolve in the future to be able to escape diverse and broadly neutralizing antibodies.

23 Aug 2022

Researchers assess the cytoprotective activity of nicotine against COVID-19

In a newly released study, researchers assessed the cytoprotective activity of nicotine against COVID-19.

23 Aug 2022

Cornea implant made of collagen from pig’s skin restores vision

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professors Neil Lagali and Mehrdad Rafat about their latest research, which detailed a bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts.

23 Aug 2022

A practical guide for monkeypox diagnosis, prevention and treatment

Researchers provide an overview of the monkeypox infection in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection induces virus-specific nasal T-cells

A new study reports that hybrid immunity induced by vaccination and previous infection induces SARS-CoV-2-specific tissue-resident T-cells in the nasal cavity.

22 Aug 2022

“Drug factory” implants show promise in eradicating mesothelioma tumors

Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine researchers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days with a treatment combining Rice's cytokine "drug factory" implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug.

22 Aug 2022

Researchers discover how patients with mutations in a DNA sequence develop pancreatic malformations

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation have identified a DNA sequence that is crucial for pancreatic differentiation and function – and for the first time – describe how it works.

22 Aug 2022

Scientists discover a mechanism used by insects in the development and regeneration of wings

The first mutation of the wingless gene was found by accident in Drosophila in the 1970s, following the observation of flies that did not possess wings, hence its name.

22 Aug 2022

New combination therapy shows potential to improve survival in children with neuroblastoma

Children who suffer a relapse of the aggressive cancer known as neuroblastoma have small chances of survival.

22 Aug 2022

Discovery of a group of latent stem cells could offer a new approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. If a similar type of cell exists in humans, they could offer a new therapeutic approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.

22 Aug 2022

Researchers reveal details of two key transition points in the development of pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis.

22 Aug 2022

How effective are nanotechnology-based vaccines, drugs, and antibodies to combat variants of SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers explored how effectively nanotechnology-based novel and potential vaccines, drugs, and monoclonal antibodies could combat the current and yet to emerge SARS-CoV-2 variants.

22 Aug 2022

Scientists begin phase 2 clinical trials of lupus pill

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal. There's no cure, so current treatments aim to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms.

22 Aug 2022

The effectiveness of three repurposed drugs in preventing serious SARS-CoV-2 infection in non-hospitalized adults

Researchers conducted a phase III clinical trial to test the effectiveness of three repurposed drugs - metformin, ivermectin, and fluvoxamine, in preventing progression to severe COVID-19.

22 Aug 2022

Durability of immune protection after booster immunization with COVID-19 adjuvanted subunit vaccine against the immune-evasive Omicron BA.1 variant

Researchers explored the durability of immunity imparted by the SARS-CoV-2 adjuvanted subunit vaccine against the Omicron variant.

22 Aug 2022

How natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect spike protein dynamics

Researchers explored how the natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect the spike protein dynamics.

22 Aug 2022

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

Researchers explore the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Aug 2022

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Researchers discover how the hearts of neonatal marsupials retain regenerative capacity

Case report describes clinical manifestation of monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2, and HIV coinfection

Investigating the missing link between COVID-19 and anosmia

Epistasis leads to the reduction in genetic barrier to COVID-19 neutralizing antibody escape

Researchers assess the cytoprotective activity of nicotine against COVID-19

Cornea implant made of collagen from pig’s skin restores vision

A practical guide for monkeypox diagnosis, prevention and treatment

SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection induces virus-specific nasal T-cells

“Drug factory” implants show promise in eradicating mesothelioma tumors

Researchers discover how patients with mutations in a DNA sequence develop pancreatic malformations

Scientists discover a mechanism used by insects in the development and regeneration of wings

New combination therapy shows potential to improve survival in children with neuroblastoma

Discovery of a group of latent stem cells could offer a new approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries

Researchers reveal details of two key transition points in the development of pancreatic tumors

How effective are nanotechnology-based vaccines, drugs, and antibodies to combat variants of SARS-CoV-2?

Scientists begin phase 2 clinical trials of lupus pill

The effectiveness of three repurposed drugs in preventing serious SARS-CoV-2 infection in non-hospitalized adults

Durability of immune protection after booster immunization with COVID-19 adjuvanted subunit vaccine against the immune-evasive Omicron BA.1 variant

How natural alterations inside the SARS-CoV-2 glycan barrier affect spike protein dynamics

Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19

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