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Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

Findings on early viral and immune markers provide insights into the pathogenesis of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, informing future research and therapies.

2 Sep 2024

SARS-CoV-2 evolves differently in the brain, revealing critical insights into viral tropism

Study investigates the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 within the central nervous system (CNS) compared to the lungs in mice, revealing higher viral divergence in the CNS and highlighting the critical role of the furin cleavage site (FCS) in viral tropism and compartmentalization.

27 Aug 2024

Innovative drug reduces inflammation in rats by inhibiting neutrophil activation

A newly developed compound that reduces harmful inflammation in rats caused by overactive neutrophils shows great potential as a safer treatment for various inflammatory diseases in humans.

23 Aug 2024

New research gives unprecedented view of colorectal cancer genetic makeup

Researchers provided a comprehensive genomic characterization of colorectal carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, through whole-genome sequencing of 2,023 samples, identifying novel driver genes, molecular subgroups, and potential clinical implications.

15 Aug 2024

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice

Folate fortification of staple foods has long been practiced in many countries.

6 Aug 2024

Mucosal COVID-19 vaccine prevents airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

The impact of mucosal versus intramuscular vaccine immunization on airborne infection and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Syrian hamsters.

5 Aug 2024

FDA approves AChEI ALPHA-1062 for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

On July 29, 2024, the U.S. FDA approved Alpha Cognition Inc.'s ALPHA-1062 (Zunveyl®), an Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

From Sino Biological Inc. 5 Aug 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

Understanding the new coronavirus mutant strain KP.3.1.1

Researchers in Japan evaluated the SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 variant, finding it has higher transmissibility and immune evasion compared to previous variants, posing new challenges for public health measures.

22 Jul 2024

Breakthrough in aging research: Blocking IL-11 extends lifespan and improves health in mice

Blocking IL-11 signaling extends lifespan and healthspan in mice, reducing age-related metabolic decline, frailty, and cancer incidence.

18 Jul 2024

Understanding astrocyte-neuron interplay in learning deficits

In the brain, synaptic plasticity - the ability to change neuronal connections over time - is fundamental to learning and memory.

18 Jul 2024

AI outperforms peers in medical oncology quiz, yet some mistakes could be harmful

The accuracy and safety of large language models (LLMs) in answering medical oncology examination questions.

21 Jun 2024

Proteins in blood may help to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before the onset of motor symptoms

Researchers combined mass spectrometry-based proteomic phenotyping with machine learning to identify blood biomarkers in early Parkinson's disease.

20 Jun 2024

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Review demonstrates curcumin's neuroprotective effects in neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing its potential through innovative nanoparticle formulations. This advancement could significantly improve treatments for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Multiple Sclerosis.

6 Jun 2024

Serine News and Research

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

SARS-CoV-2 evolves differently in the brain, revealing critical insights into viral tropism

Innovative drug reduces inflammation in rats by inhibiting neutrophil activation

New research gives unprecedented view of colorectal cancer genetic makeup

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice

Mucosal COVID-19 vaccine prevents airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

FDA approves AChEI ALPHA-1062 for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

Understanding the new coronavirus mutant strain KP.3.1.1

Breakthrough in aging research: Blocking IL-11 extends lifespan and improves health in mice

Understanding astrocyte-neuron interplay in learning deficits

AI outperforms peers in medical oncology quiz, yet some mistakes could be harmful

Proteins in blood may help to predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before the onset of motor symptoms

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

Insomnia linked to higher ovarian cancer risk and mortality in new genetic study

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

COVID-19 associated with higher risk of erectile dysfunction

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

Curcuminoid compounds show promise against COVID-19 in neuronal cells

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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