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The impact of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy

A new study reports the effect of the infant gut microbiome on vaccine efficacy.

13 Sep 2022

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

In a recent review published in the journal Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, researchers discussed the latest advances in the antimicrobial properties of human milk.

9 Sep 2022

The virology, epidemiology, transmission, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies associated with monkeypox

Scientists have described the epidemiology, transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive strategies of monkeypox infection among humans.

6 Sep 2022

Vitamin D mediates crosstalk between COVID-19 and osteoporosis

Researchers identify and characterize the targets of Vit D on COVID-19 and osteoporosis.

30 Aug 2022

Review of natural products with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on naturally active products with therapeutic efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.

10 Aug 2022

Inhaled aprotinin found to reduce viral load in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A recent paper describes the use of aprotinin, a protease inhibitor that works across several pathways, to reduce the severity of COVID-19.

8 Aug 2022

Implantable mechanotherapeutic drug delivery platform helps overcome host immune response

Implantable devices that release insulin into the body hold promise as an alternative way to treat diabetes without insulin injections or cannula insertions. However, one obstacle that has prevented their use so far is that the immune system attacks them after implantation, forming a thick layer of scar tissue that blocks insulin release.

8 Aug 2022

scRNA-seq of SARS-CoV-2 infected lung organoids finds NFKB Inhibitor Alpha increased in infected cells

Researchers develop a genetically modified airway organoid system, which overcomes challenges related to natural variations in ACE2 levels

4 Aug 2022

Turning to Organ-on-a-Chip Studies for the Future of Drug Discovery

In this interview, we speak to Tom Kostrzewski, VP of Science and Technology at CN Bio, about their organ-on-a-chip product and the future of drug discovery.

From CN-Bio 3 Aug 2022

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

A new study discusses the utility of vitamin C and melatonin as potentially therapeutic and capable of preventing acute lung injury in COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

What is the immunopathogenesis of pediatric COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 infection in children.

1 Aug 2022

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

A new study discusses the utility of CBD in treating the inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19

31 Jul 2022

How does vitamin D supplementation impact COVID-19 vaccine efficacy?

Researchers assessed the impact of vitamin D supplementation on the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

20 Jul 2022

Gut-lung axis: Using commensal bacteria to reinforce mucosal immunity

A recent study discusses the use of commensal bacteria in the gut and/or respiratory tract to deliver viral antigens to the host, thus acting as vaccines

19 Jul 2022

Cytokine-based cancer immunotherapy: current progress and future prospects

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Shuang Zhou about cytokine-base cancer immunotherapy, the current state of the field, and future prospects.

From Sino Biological Inc. 18 Jul 2022

Does COVID-19 cause hair loss?

A new study discusses hair loss as a result of COVID-19.

12 Jul 2022

Study assesses the potential of plant secondary metabolites as potential anti-COVID-19 agents

A new study has focused on identifying plant secondary metabolites (PSM) having a higher affinity for S-RBD of SARS-CoV-2.

11 Jul 2022

Study illustrates how the use of whole exome sequencing can better predict treatment response

Immunotherapies, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors, have transformed the treatment of advanced stage cancers.

8 Jul 2022

How is the microbiome of an infant influenced by mother's bacteria?

A recent study explores the sources and functional importance of certain key species in the mother-infant transmission of the microbiota.

5 Jul 2022

How sleep distress associated with melatonin imbalance may play a role in the presence, intensity, and severity of anosmia

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, researchers assessed the role of melatonin in COVID-19-associated anosmia.

1 Jul 2022