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Robust BNT162b2 vaccine-induced B and T-cell immunity against early SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers describe the state of adaptive immunity following vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine.

23 Jan 2022

Determining evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates using machine-learning

Researchers predict the evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates across countries using a biological science-guided machine learning-based approach.

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

Many care home residents, staff tested positive for Covid-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic

More than a third of care home residents and a quarter of care home staff in England showed evidence of infection with SARS-CoV-2 during the first two waves of the pandemic, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

22 Jan 2022

Vaccines alone are ineffective against the widely circulating Omicron variant

Millions of people around the world have received two shots of Sinovac, a Chinese-manufactured inactive vaccine that is used in 48 countries to help reduce transmission rates of COVID-19.

21 Jan 2022

Study explores whether gut bacteria profiles differ by race and insulin sensitivity status

In the present study published in PLOS ONE, researchers designed and undertook a unique study to investigate these interactions further.

21 Jan 2022

Study sheds light on how melanoma primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases

Melanoma cells release small extracellular packages containing the protein nerve growth factor receptor, which primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Jan 2022

Nano-bubbles containing ACE2 protein can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at Northwestern Medicine and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified natural nano-bubbles containing the ACE2 protein (evACE2) in the blood of COVID-19 patients and discovered these nano-sized particles can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus in preclinical studies.

21 Jan 2022

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

New MRI technology, developed by Siemens in collaboration with researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Engineering, will expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices, severe obesity and claustrophobia.

21 Jan 2022

CENTOGENE teams up with Insilico Medicine to improve therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

A commercial-stage company focused on generating data-driven insights to diagnose, understand and treat rare diseases, and Insilico Medicine, an end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven drug discovery company, today announced a research and development collaboration to accelerate the discovery of novel therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

21 Jan 2022

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Before consuming a meal, many people with diabetes need to inject themselves with insulin. This is a time-consuming process that often requires estimating the carbohydrate content of the meal, drawing blood to measure blood glucose levels, and then calculating and delivering the correct insulin dose.

21 Jan 2022

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Fear of needles is, for part of the population, the main reason for not having a Covid-19 vaccine. That fear is of all times, clearly demonstrated by the fact that needleless techniques have been developed for over 150 years.

20 Jan 2022

Research shows benefits of hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers examine the effects of previous SARS-CoV-2 infections on the immunity offered by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

20 Jan 2022

NIH-funded study will use machine learning to predict individual responses to diet

A new federally funded study will use machine learning to predict how an individual responds to a given diet, allowing physicians to offer patients personalized nutrition prescriptions to improve health and treat chronic diseases.

20 Jan 2022

Experts highlight the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2 and the need for rigorous research

SARS-CoV-2 was initially identified as a respiratory virus, but it can affect the entire body, including the nervous system.

20 Jan 2022

AI could lead to better ways to predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease

For the first time, University of Utah Health scientists have shown that artificial intelligence could lead to better ways to predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease.

20 Jan 2022

CDC releases new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence in America

More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

20 Jan 2022

UAB research outlines successful xenotransplantation of genetically modified kidneys

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine announces today the first peer-reviewed research outlining the successful transplant of genetically modified, clinical-grade pig kidneys into a brain-dead human individual, replacing the recipient's native kidneys.

20 Jan 2022

Intense, regular walking may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80 year olds

Walking regularly and at greater intensity may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80 year olds, according to one of the first studies measuring steps and pace among this population.

20 Jan 2022

NIH Common Fund supports Nutrition for Precision Health study

The National Institutes of Health is awarding $170 million over five years, pending the availability of funds, to clinics and centers across the country for a new study that will develop algorithms to predict individual responses to food and dietary routines.

20 Jan 2022

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Robust BNT162b2 vaccine-induced B and T-cell immunity against early SARS-CoV-2 variants

Determining evolution of COVID-19 mortality rates using machine-learning

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

Many care home residents, staff tested positive for Covid-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic

Vaccines alone are ineffective against the widely circulating Omicron variant

Study explores whether gut bacteria profiles differ by race and insulin sensitivity status

Study sheds light on how melanoma primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases

Nano-bubbles containing ACE2 protein can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2

New MRI technology to expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices and obesity

CENTOGENE teams up with Insilico Medicine to improve therapeutic targets for Niemann-Pick disease type C

New approach to help diabetes patients maintain healthy glucose levels

Laser-driven needle-free injection is more effective and safer than previous technologies

Research shows benefits of hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2

NIH-funded study will use machine learning to predict individual responses to diet

Experts highlight the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2 and the need for rigorous research

AI could lead to better ways to predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease

CDC releases new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence in America

UAB research outlines successful xenotransplantation of genetically modified kidneys

Intense, regular walking may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80 year olds

NIH Common Fund supports Nutrition for Precision Health study

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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