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Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Researchers explored how Death Induced by Survival gene Elimination through the analysis of RNA-induced silencing complex-bound short RNAs in Alzheimer's disease models influences neuronal survival and correlates with neurotoxicity in AD.

22 Jan 2024

Innovative COVID-19 test prototype uses bioluminescence for speedier results

Researchers used a luciferase-independent luminescence test to investigate whether the wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein possesses pseudo-luciferase activity for Cypridina luciferin.

22 Jan 2024

Study assesses effectiveness of strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings

Researchers analyzed whether infection prevention measures during the COVID-19 pandemic were adequate in protecting healthcare workers.

22 Jan 2024

Study shows Omicron variants evade immune system like predecessors, suggesting key evolutionary trait in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers compared SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern replication in human cell lines and primary airway cultures and measured host responses to infection.

19 Jan 2024

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of co-infection and intra-host recombination in over 2 million global SARS-CoV-2 cases and developed strategies for accurate identification and analysis of recombinant strains.

17 Jan 2024

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Researchers evaluated the impact of integrating whole-genome sequencing data with clinical outcomes across 13,880 tumors from 33 cancer types, assessing precision care potentials within the UK NHS through the 100,000 Genomes Cancer Programme.

16 Jan 2024

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.

16 Jan 2024

Study reveals key role of skin microbiome in aging and skin health

Microbial taxa related to skin aging.

16 Jan 2024

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

Researchers investigated whether denser intrahost HIV populations had a higher incidence of coinfection and recombination.

15 Jan 2024

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study

Study evaluated the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and heterologous schedules) in preventing hospitalization among adolescents in Nordic countries, finding high protection rates of 73% to 86% at six months.

14 Jan 2024

Long-term expansion and self-organization of human fetal brain organoids

Researchers establish fetal brain organoids as a versatile platform for brain cancer modeling.

12 Jan 2024

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

The BNT162b2 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

11 Jan 2024

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

The Transmission Fitness Polymorphism (TFP) scanner analysis pipeline to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

11 Jan 2024

Study uncovers new weapon against PARP inhibitor-resistant ovarian cancers

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 22, 2023, entitled, "One more step toward treatment of PARP inhibitor-resistant ovarian cancers."

10 Jan 2024

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

Researchers developed the NOVA algorithm to systematically analyze bacterial isolates unidentified using traditional methods such as matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing using whole genome sequencing.

10 Jan 2024

Polymerase News and Research

Discovery of toxic and protective short RNAs associated with Alzheimer's disease and superior memory capacity

Innovative COVID-19 test prototype uses bioluminescence for speedier results

Study assesses effectiveness of strategies to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in healthcare settings

Study shows Omicron variants evade immune system like predecessors, suggesting key evolutionary trait in SARS-CoV-2

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Study reveals key role of skin microbiome in aging and skin health

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study

Long-term expansion and self-organization of human fetal brain organoids

BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease

Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves

Study uncovers new weapon against PARP inhibitor-resistant ovarian cancers

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

Closing the gap: PATROL's approach to overcoming lung cancer diagnostic inequality

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

Itchy skin? Possible atopic dermatitis? Lavender essential oil might be just what you're looking for

Nirmatrelvir treatment shows no link to reduced long-COVID risk, study reveals

HPV infection linked to doubled risk of thyroid cancer

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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