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Zika virus vaccine candidate found to be safe and effective in preclinical animal studies

A Zika virus vaccine candidate is effective at preventing the Zika virus passing from mother to fetus in preclinical animal studies, according to a new study in the journal npj Vaccines.

1 Feb 2022

Faxes and snail mail: Will pandemic-era flaws unleash improved health technology?

Jamie Taylor received two letters from the Missouri Department of Social Services Family Support Division that began, "Good news," before stating that she was denied Medicaid coverage.

1 Feb 2022

Phico Therapeutics establishes Scientific Advisory Board

Phico Therapeutics Ltd today announced that it has established a Science Advisory Board (SAB) to provide strategic scientific guidance to the Company.

From Phico Therapeutics 1 Feb 2022

Researchers use microscopic strands of DNA to assemble hydrogel blocks

Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have used microscopic strands of DNA to guide the assembly of gel blocks that are visible to the naked eye.

31 Jan 2022

New study on mutation origination fundamentally challenges neo-Darwinism

A new study by a team of researchers from Israel and Ghana has brought the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes, challenging a core assumption at the heart of evolutionary theory by showing a long-term directional mutational response to environmental pressure.

31 Jan 2022

New toolkit helps practitioners to deliver effective remote assessments for people with physical impairments

Appointments for people with physical impairments were quickly made remote during the pandemic – with a lack of consistency or guidance around what could take place remotely and what would need to wait for an in-person visit.

31 Jan 2022

Leica Microsystems ready to welcome researchers at EMBL Imaging Centre

Leica Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of microscopes and scientific instruments, has announced the opening of the new laboratories within the all-new Imaging Centre at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg. The state-of-the-art imaging centre will serve as an important hub to drive collaborative research.

From Leica Microsystems GmbH 31 Jan 2022

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

In a new study, researchers have created a model that can help determine the outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients in the ICU.

31 Jan 2022

It’s Day 6 of covid, and a rapid antigen test comes back positive. stay home, say virologists.

What does it mean if a person's rapid antigen test result comes back positive after five days of isolation due to covid-19? According to the experts, that person is most likely still carrying a viral load high enough to infect others.

31 Jan 2022

Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sex blackmailing during pandemic

During the pandemic men were twice as likely as women to fall victim to online extortionists threatening to publish explicit photos, videos, and information about them.

31 Jan 2022

New AI technology could help reduce malnutrition in long-term care homes

New technology could help reduce malnutrition and improve overall health in long-term care homes by automatically recording and tracking how much food residents consume.

31 Jan 2022

Advantech’s Intelligent Ward and Telehealth Solutions Achieve HIPAA and GDPR Certification

Advantech is pleased to announce that its iWard and iTeleMed solutions have achieved Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act certification in the U.S.

From Advantech 31 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Researchers study the interaction between immunity to endemic coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2022

Scientists assemble carbon nanotubes in a new way to deliver cancer drugs

Fundamental science often finds applications beyond its original focus. Previously, scientists found applications for small diameter carbon nanotube porins in energy technology.

29 Jan 2022

Intranasal vaccine with nanoparticles offers strong protection against influenza viruses

An influenza vaccine administered through the nose and constructed with nanoparticles that enhance immune response offers strong protection against different influenza virus strains, according to researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

29 Jan 2022

Technology News and Research

Zika virus vaccine candidate found to be safe and effective in preclinical animal studies

Faxes and snail mail: Will pandemic-era flaws unleash improved health technology?

Phico Therapeutics establishes Scientific Advisory Board

Researchers use microscopic strands of DNA to assemble hydrogel blocks

New study on mutation origination fundamentally challenges neo-Darwinism

New toolkit helps practitioners to deliver effective remote assessments for people with physical impairments

Leica Microsystems ready to welcome researchers at EMBL Imaging Centre

Researchers create model to predict COVID-19 mortality

It’s Day 6 of covid, and a rapid antigen test comes back positive. stay home, say virologists.

Men twice as likely as women to fall victim to online sex blackmailing during pandemic

New AI technology could help reduce malnutrition in long-term care homes

Advantech’s Intelligent Ward and Telehealth Solutions Achieve HIPAA and GDPR Certification

COVID-19 vaccines elicit cross-reactive antibodies against endemic coronaviruses

Scientists assemble carbon nanotubes in a new way to deliver cancer drugs

Intranasal vaccine with nanoparticles offers strong protection against influenza viruses

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation announces newest cohort of Fellows and Breakthrough Scientists

Population Council receives $11 million to develop non-hormonal MPT ring for preventing unintended pregnancy, STIs

Review highlights lack of research data on health effects of nano- and microplastics on fetuses, newborns

USC’s new center aims to address unmet needs in neurodegenerative diseases of the eye and brain

Multi-million pound deal launched to help people in the UK lead longer, happier lives

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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