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Scientists discover key component of cellular malfunction that contributes to growth of tumors

Scientists have homed in on a crucial step within the sequence of chemical reactions that govern regulation of cell division, proliferation and death, and whose malfunction contributes to the growth of tumors.

2 Nov 2021

Dutch study compares mRNA vaccines to vector-based vaccines for COVID-19

An overview of the PIENTER-Corona (PiCo) study, which is a Dutch nationwide efficacy comparison study on four different COVID-19 vaccines.

2 Nov 2021

The pros and cons of a COVID-19 vaccine booster

The authors provide an overview of current literature available to assess the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses and their potential target population.

2 Nov 2021

Immune checkpoint protein may be a promising new target for prostate cancer immunotherapy

The immune checkpoint protein B7-H3 may be a promising new target for immunotherapy in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to two new studies led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

2 Nov 2021

UTSW scientists discover a possible strategy to combat obesity

UT Southwestern scientists may have identified a method of safely mimicking the weight-loss benefits of a plant compound that – despite its harmful side effects – hold critical answers to developing therapies for obesity.

2 Nov 2021

How cellular clocks regulate cardiac physiology

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to research associate Dr. Alessandra Stangherlin about her latest research that provided new insights into the circadian rhythm of the heart.

2 Nov 2021

Humoral and cell-mediated immunity six months post BNT162b2 vaccination

A recent study has evaluated vaccine-induced humoral and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 six months post BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccination.

2 Nov 2021

Trends in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Massachusetts

A new study reported findings from a retrospective, de-identified and systematic survey of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among childbearing women in Massachusetts.

2 Nov 2021

Isolation of potent neutralizing monoclonal antibodies using nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein

A new study aimed to identify several potent neutralizing RBD-directed and NTD-directed mAbs that used a nanoparticle displaying the S glycoprotein to capture SARS-CoV-2-specific B cells.

2 Nov 2021

What are the risk factors for severe disease in children hospitalized for SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A new preprint describes an effort to describe the risk factors for severe COVID-19 in children.

2 Nov 2021

Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Based on protein-protein interactions, the paper shows the presence of ten genes that overlap between the two illnesses, also shared by several other deadly and debilitating diseases.

2 Nov 2021

Placental cell-type productively infected with SARS-CoV-2

A new preprint describes the development of a new platform for evaluating the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in placental tissue.

2 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by camel nanobodies

Researchers from the US recently isolated two VHH nanobodies - 7A3 and 8A2 - from dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries) using phage display. These nanobodies were found to have a high affinity for the spike RBD and broad neutralization abilities against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

2 Nov 2021

Protein C News and Research

Scientists discover key component of cellular malfunction that contributes to growth of tumors

Dutch study compares mRNA vaccines to vector-based vaccines for COVID-19

The pros and cons of a COVID-19 vaccine booster

Immune checkpoint protein may be a promising new target for prostate cancer immunotherapy

UTSW scientists discover a possible strategy to combat obesity

How cellular clocks regulate cardiac physiology

Humoral and cell-mediated immunity six months post BNT162b2 vaccination

Trends in SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Massachusetts

Isolation of potent neutralizing monoclonal antibodies using nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein

What are the risk factors for severe disease in children hospitalized for SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Placental cell-type productively infected with SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by camel nanobodies

Scientists identify compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections

Researchers identify γ-tubulin ring complex to be responsible for providing centriole stability

Study reveals how bone cells form dendrites that are important for maintaining bone strength

Study reassures the safety, immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines for patients with rheumatic diseases

Rice introduces new online portal to help researchers screen COVID-19 drug candidates

Researchers develop a new test to more easily diagnose medulloblastoma

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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