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New sensor may be deployed to screen patients for hard-to-diagnose cancers

Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could detect the same molecules that naturally occurring cell receptors can identify.

21 Jul 2023

Study uncovers three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer

A study led by Nagoya University in Japan has identified three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer.

7 Jul 2023

Wastewater data unveils underreported Mpox cases in Texas

A recent study characterizes the analytical sensitivity of three assays used to detect MPXV in wastewater samples.

31 May 2023

Ultra-long protein fibrils are a signature of severe Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

During the course of Alzheimer's disease, protein fibrils appear in the spinal fluid of affected individuals. Empa researchers, together with the Department of Neurology at the Cantonal Hospital in St. Gallen, have now visualized the wide spectrum of protein aggregates from oligomers, protofibrils to fibrils in the spinal fluid.

9 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Researchers described a new method to safely release DNA from ancient tooth and bone artifacts.

5 May 2023

Study shows how many HBeAg-negative patients can achieve permanent immune control of hepatitis B

More than half of patients who suffer from chronic hepatitis B have the e antigen (HBeAg)-negative form of the disease.

30 Mar 2023

What role does dysbiosis play in Parkinson's disease?

The current study, published in the journal Revue Neurologique, is based on the hypothesis that dysbiosis, or unhealthy variations in the gut and oral microbiota, is a key component of PD pathogenesis.

19 Mar 2023

Study examines the effects of microgravity on human immune system

Space travel has always tested the human body by the effects of the new conditions of altered gravity on biological systems.

7 Mar 2023

Estimation of incubation period and serial interval of mpox virus infections in the United States

In a recent study, researchers determined the mean incubation period and the serial interval estimates of the mpox virus.

7 Mar 2023

Researchers develop protein-based nanoparticles to neutralize SARS-CoV2 virus

Nanomaterials inspired by amyloid proteins are gaining interest in nanotechnology, due to their modularity, controlled self-assembly and stability.

28 Feb 2023

COVID-19 virus can be detected in tears collected by swabbing, research finds

Research led by scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has found that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in tears collected by swabbing.

16 Feb 2023

A review of innate immunity relevant to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers reviewed selected acute-phase proteins concerning their production, structure, and function.

7 Feb 2023

New device identifies key membrane protein in urine that could be used to detect brain cancer

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have used a new device to identify a key membrane protein in urine that indicates whether the patient has a brain tumor.

2 Feb 2023

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

26 Jan 2023

Researchers develop a portable sensor to detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

24 Jan 2023

The role of exosomes in osteosarcoma diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutics

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Osteosarcoma, a primary malignant tumor of the skeleton, has a morbidity of 2.5 per 1 million people.

3 Jan 2023

Simple laser irradiation speeds up the detection of very small amounts of proteins

Protein detection based on antigen–antibody reaction is vital in early diagnosis of a wide range of diseases. How to effectively detect proteins, however, has frequently bedeviled researchers.

22 Dec 2022

Exploring environmental viral emissions after SARS-CoV-2 Human challenge

A recent study captured the dynamics of pre-symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 emissions and reported the extent, magnitude, and routes of viral transmission are heterogeneous, with nasal mucosa being an important source of viral transmission.

21 Dec 2022

Study examines Mpox prevention with modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA)

A new Eurosurveillance study investigated the efficacy of the MVA-BN vaccine, which was administered to individuals after exposure to the virus.

18 Dec 2022