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The neutralization potential of nanobodies against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review describes the role of nanobodies as a new class of recombinant antibodies that are used in the treatment of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2021

E-cigarette use does not help smokers successfully stay off cigarettes, study says

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have suggested that smokers who are unable to quit smoking may benefit by switching from smoking cigarettes to vaping e-cigarettes if they switch completely and are able to avoid relapsing to cigarette smoking.

19 Oct 2021

Nasal delivery of single-domain antibodies improves SARS-CoV-2 symptoms in animal model

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, scientists showed that nasal administration of a single-domain antibody (VHH), named K-874A, brought about inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 titers in infected lungs of Syrian hamsters.

19 Oct 2021

Study finds high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Americans

Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased over the past two decades across nearly all segments of the U.S. population, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health.

15 Oct 2021

Common pesticide exposure associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease

A commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a University of Queensland study.

13 Oct 2021

Mothers pass on the legacy of stress exposure to future generations

A mother's response to stress can even influence her grandchildren. Biologists at the University of Iowa found that roundworm mothers subjected to heat stress passed, under certain conditions and through modifications to their genes, the legacy of that stress exposure not only to their offspring but even to their offspring's children.

13 Oct 2021

Fraunhofer researchers investigate how viruses can be efficiently eliminated from indoor air

How can viruses be effectively eliminated from indoor air? This question is now becoming more important as fall approaches. Efficient indoor air purification is essential, especially in schools.

13 Oct 2021

Using light to control micron-scale molecular movement

New research has shown how a synthetic self-made fibers can guide molecular movement that can be fuelled by light over long distances, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways to use light as a source of sustainable energy.

13 Oct 2021

Study identifies hotspots for opioid overdose and other drug-related disorders

Combining emergency medical services and vital statistics data, a new study led by researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine provides a unique view of the opioid overdose epidemic in an urban area.

12 Oct 2021

How can healthcare professionals help address climate change?

In this interview, we spoke to researchers about how healthcare professionals can help to address the health issues surrounding climate change.

12 Oct 2021

Linkam Launches New Water Circulation Pump to Optimise Cooling of its Temperature Control Stages

New Water Circulation Pump, designed to provide optimized water cooling to its range of temperature and environmental control stages from Linkam.

12 Oct 2021

Linkam Launches New Water Circulation Pump to Optimise Cooling of its Temperature Control Stages

New Water Circulation Pump, designed to provide optimized water cooling to its range of temperature and environmental control stages from Linkam.

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 12 Oct 2021

Development of disinfection process based on ozone for highly efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

This study aimed to evaluate the ozone capacity generated within a newly developed disinfection chamber to eradicate SARS-CoV-2 from porous materials and non-porous materials like glass.

12 Oct 2021

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Referred to as a "Beacon of Hope," Penn Medicine's new Pavilion, one of the largest hospital projects underway in the United States, opens to staff, patients, and visitors this month.

11 Oct 2021

Functionality testing in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors

In this interview, News-Medical talks to ZwickRoell UK about materials testing in the pharmaceutical and medical industry.

7 Oct 2021

Study: Exposure to extreme combinations of heat and humidity has tripled since the 1980s

A new study of more than 13,000 cities worldwide has found that the number of person-days in which inhabitants are exposed to extreme combinations of heat and humidity has tripled since the 1980s.

4 Oct 2021

Wildfire smoke is here to stay. Here’s how to clean the air inside your home.

The fierce wildfires that broke out across much of the western United States this summer, spreading smoke across hundreds of miles, continue to pose a serious health hazard to millions.

28 Sep 2021

Scientists discover novel therapeutic strategy for FLT3-ITD-positive acute myeloid leukemia

A new type of targeting chaperon protein HSP70 inhibitor QL47 was recently discovered by a team led by Prof. LIU Qingsong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to treat FLT3-ITD-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

27 Sep 2021

Review of COVID-19 clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, and genetics

A new review article investigates the clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, as well as human genetic basis associated with COVID-19.

27 Sep 2021

Children to face disproportionate increases in lifetime extreme event exposure, study reports

International research led by Prof. Wim Thiery of the VUB research group BCLIMATE shows that children are to face disproportionate increases in lifetime extreme event exposure – especially in low-income countries.

27 Sep 2021

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The neutralization potential of nanobodies against SARS-CoV-2

E-cigarette use does not help smokers successfully stay off cigarettes, study says

Nasal delivery of single-domain antibodies improves SARS-CoV-2 symptoms in animal model

Study finds high and increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods among Americans

Common pesticide exposure associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease

Mothers pass on the legacy of stress exposure to future generations

Fraunhofer researchers investigate how viruses can be efficiently eliminated from indoor air

Using light to control micron-scale molecular movement

Study identifies hotspots for opioid overdose and other drug-related disorders

How can healthcare professionals help address climate change?

Linkam Launches New Water Circulation Pump to Optimise Cooling of its Temperature Control Stages

Linkam Launches New Water Circulation Pump to Optimise Cooling of its Temperature Control Stages

Development of disinfection process based on ozone for highly efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Functionality testing in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors

Study: Exposure to extreme combinations of heat and humidity has tripled since the 1980s

Wildfire smoke is here to stay. Here’s how to clean the air inside your home.

Scientists discover novel therapeutic strategy for FLT3-ITD-positive acute myeloid leukemia

Review of COVID-19 clinical and viral characteristics, pathogenesis, and genetics

Children to face disproportionate increases in lifetime extreme event exposure, study reports

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