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Researchers explore natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in pet rabbits in France

In a new study, researchers reported the first evidence of natural SARS-CoV-2 infections among domestic rabbits in France.

1 Feb 2022

Win an EVOLVE Manual Pipette Starter Pack from INTEGRA

INTEGRA Biosciences is giving labs a chance to win one of 10 EVOLVE Manual Pipette Starter Packs.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 1 Feb 2022

Study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response to mRNA-1273 vaccination over time

A new study has assessed the antibody responses to the mRNA-1273 Moderna vaccine over time.

31 Jan 2022

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

A recent study assesses the neutralization efficacy of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children, adolescents, and adults.

30 Jan 2022

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

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has announced its newest cohort of Damon Runyon Fellows, 13 outstanding postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators.

29 Jan 2022

Parasite present in seawater will help to explain how multicellularity developed in animals

Researchers from the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country and CEFAS have discovered a parasite present in seawater and which belongs to a primitive lineage; they have named it Txikispora philomaios.

29 Jan 2022

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

A new, international review conducted by researchers reveals that there is not enough research data on what kind of health effects nano- and microplastics have on newborn babies, or during pregnancy and childhood.

29 Jan 2022

Study may pave the way for mechano-medical approaches to treating abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex and life-threatening vascular disease with high incidence worldwide. Termed the silent killer, most AAAs are asymptomatic, often going undetected until rupture, and involve a poorly understood set of mechanical and biochemical events.

28 Jan 2022

Reduced neutralization against Omicron variant in fully immunized adolescents with BNT162b2 vaccine

Researchers compare the humoral immune response in adolescents and adults after being completely immunized with the Pfizer BNT162b2 vaccine.

28 Jan 2022

Cannabidiol inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human cells and mice

In research recently published in the journal of Science Advances, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Chicago assessed the potential role of cannabidiol (CBD), a natural product extracted from the cannabis plant, to prevent and inhibit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in human cells and mice.

26 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 virus co-opts intrinsic cellular machinery to suppress interferon production

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the mechanism of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-associated inflammatory marker interferon (IFN) repression in hosts.

25 Jan 2022

Study compares exhaled aerosols in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals and healthy controls

In a new study, exhaled aerosols were compared between infected SARS-CoV-2 patients and healthy controls for the first time. A preprint version of this study, which is yet to undergo peer review, is available on the medRxiv* server.

24 Jan 2022

Nirmatrelvir, Molnupiravir, and Remdesivir hold-up against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in vitro

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers test three severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antivirals authorized for emergency use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their in vitro potency against several SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the currently dominant Omicron train.

23 Jan 2022

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Rapid, accessible and highly accurate detection of addictive substances such as opiates and cocaine is vital to reducing the adverse personal and societal impacts of addiction, something current drug detection systems can take too long to provide.

22 Jan 2022

Machine-learned, light-field camera detects 3D facial expressions

A joint research team led by Professors Ki-Hun Jeong and Doheon Lee from the KAIST Department of Bio and Brain Engineering reported the development of a technique for facial expression detection by merging near-infrared light-field camera techniques with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

22 Jan 2022

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Researchers explore natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in pet rabbits in France

Win an EVOLVE Manual Pipette Starter Pack from INTEGRA

Study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody response to mRNA-1273 vaccination over time

Children and adolescents respond as well or better than adults to mRNA-1273 COVID vaccination

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

Parasite present in seawater will help to explain how multicellularity developed in animals

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

Study may pave the way for mechano-medical approaches to treating abdominal aortic aneurysm

Reduced neutralization against Omicron variant in fully immunized adolescents with BNT162b2 vaccine

Cannabidiol inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in human cells and mice

SARS-CoV-2 virus co-opts intrinsic cellular machinery to suppress interferon production

Study compares exhaled aerosols in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals and healthy controls

Nirmatrelvir, Molnupiravir, and Remdesivir hold-up against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in vitro

Rapid, highly accurate drug detection vital to reducing the adverse impacts of addiction

Machine-learned, light-field camera detects 3D facial expressions

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

SARS-CoV-2 protein biosensor employing colloidal quantum dots-modified electrode

Forecasting the temporal evolution of Omicron infections

The brain selectively responds to unfamiliar voices during sleep

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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