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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary laboratory technique that enables the replication of a specific DNA sequence. Using PCR, millions of copies of a target DNA can be easily synthesized within a short period of time.

Point-of-care rapid diagnostics for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath

Researchers developed a rapid, non-invasive, point-of-care platform for the direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath.

3 Aug 2023

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

The effects of the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) and intentional weight loss (IWL) on the gut microbiome.

2 Aug 2023

New study spotlights effective strategy against COVID-19 variants: the E7 monoclonal antibody

Researchers developed potent monoclonal antibodies from a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) survivor.

1 Aug 2023

Are wastewater surveillance metrics associated with high community case and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 across US counties?

Study aimed to understand whether the use of at-home COVID-19 tests impacted the determination of community-level incidence.

1 Aug 2023

Investigating the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2: anosmia and neuroinvasion as separate phenomena

A group of researchers investigated the neurotropic potential of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants by studying their ability to invade the brain through the olfactory pathway in hamsters.

1 Aug 2023

SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirion infection in ARPE-19 cells is a dynamin-dependent process that is primarily mediated by LDLR

Researchers reported on lentiviral pseudovirions pseudotyped with SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2023

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluate the risk of new-onset diabetes linked with COVID-19 vaccination and infection.

31 Jul 2023

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for effective disinfection technologies to protect against harmful pathogens.

27 Jul 2023

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

Researchers reported the link between aging, cancer, and epigenomic changes.

26 Jul 2023

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

The study described in Scientific Reports highlights an impaired response to the hormone progesterone (P4) in cervical fibroblasts from patients with refractory cervical insufficiency (CI).

26 Jul 2023

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Researchers evaluate the impact of tumor-derived GDF-15 on responses to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

26 Jul 2023

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

Researchers investigated the gene expression signatures and immune cell involvement in chronic endometritis (CE) for potential diagnostic markers.

25 Jul 2023

Unlocking the secrets of asymptomatic COVID-19 infections: HLA-B*15:01 connection revealed

Researchers describe the findings of the COVID-19 Citizen Science Study.

25 Jul 2023

Comparing COVID-19 symptom burden and quality of life in positive and negative PCR test results

Reports evaluated to what extent symptoms are present before, during, and after a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test.

24 Jul 2023

Community COVID-19 disease is associated with increased risks of post-viral-illness, fatigue, embolism, and respiratory conditions

Researchers determined the magnitude of changes in healthcare utilization attributable to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

24 Jul 2023

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Point-of-care rapid diagnostics for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in exhaled breath

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

New study spotlights effective strategy against COVID-19 variants: the E7 monoclonal antibody

Are wastewater surveillance metrics associated with high community case and hospitalization rates of COVID-19 across US counties?

Investigating the neurological effects of SARS-CoV-2: anosmia and neuroinvasion as separate phenomena

SARS-CoV-2 spike pseudovirion infection in ARPE-19 cells is a dynamin-dependent process that is primarily mediated by LDLR

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study provides valuable insights into the UV susceptibility of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

Unlocking the secrets of asymptomatic COVID-19 infections: HLA-B*15:01 connection revealed

Comparing COVID-19 symptom burden and quality of life in positive and negative PCR test results

Community COVID-19 disease is associated with increased risks of post-viral-illness, fatigue, embolism, and respiratory conditions

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Understanding persistent COVID-19 symptoms: study explores early indicators of long COVID

New brain-penetrant agonist shows promise in protecting dopamine neurons for Parkinson's disease treatment

Study reveals potential target for repairing beta-cell dysfunction in Type 2 diabetes

Study identifies potential immune biomarker for pulmonary tuberculosis: a step towards early detection

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