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Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promising cross-neutralizing antibodies against new COVID-19 variants

The study reveals that Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine effectively induces cross-neutralizing antibodies against multiple Omicron XBB sub-variants in both mice and non-human primates.

5 Sep 2023

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Plastics-;in particular, microplastics-;are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world.

29 Aug 2023

Artificial intelligence and polyclonal antibody sequencing redefine the future of antibody discovery

In this interview, News-Medical had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Xiaobing Han, Principal Scientist for Antibody Discovery at Rapid Novor.

From Rapid Novor Inc 23 Aug 2023

New insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of SLC29A3 disorders

In humans, the SLC29A3 gene regulates the function of lysosomes to control waste recycling in cells such as macrophages (that engulf and destroy foreign bodies).

22 Aug 2023

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Researchers used genetically modified animal models to investigate the role of the newly discovered Traf2- and NCK-interacting protein kinase (TNIK) in obesity and metabolic dysfunction.

15 Aug 2023

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

B cells or B lymphocytes are an important part of the body's immune system. When healthy B cells are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), they undergo growth transformation, a process that immortalizes B cells, leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

7 Aug 2023

What are the mediators linking cardiometabolic risk factors and severe COVID-19?

Researchers performed a genome-wide association study to explore whether biomarker levels are causally related to COVID-19 hospitalization.

2 Aug 2023

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Researchers conducted a transcriptome-wide association study.

25 Jul 2023

Research reveals therapeutic potential of novel compound in inhibiting oncogene translation

Cutting-edge research at the Luxembourg Institute of Health reveals the ground-breaking therapeutic potential of the compound FL3 in inhibiting oncogene translation and rewiring cancer cell metabolism, opening up new therapeutic opportunities for leukemia patients.

24 Jul 2023

Researchers uncover novel targets for treatment of schistosomiasis

The worms that cause schistosomiasis (Schistosoma mansoni) are unusual in several ways, especially the fact that male and female adults must stay paired together throughout their lives for reproduction to be successful.

21 Jul 2023

The immunogenicity and safety of poxvirus-based Nipah vaccines that can be used in humans and species

Researchers characterized the immunogenicity and safety of poxvirus-based Nipah vaccines that can be used in humans and species.

19 Jul 2023

Stable nanoparticles train the immune system to fight cancer

Over the past decade, researchers have sought more effective and enduring cancer treatments. Among the wide variety of immunotherapies, Stimulator of Interfron Genes activation (STING agonism) has emerged as a particularly promising approach that harnesses a patient’s immune system to combat tumors throughout the body.

17 Jul 2023

Using AI might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), using an automated deep-learning AI tool, as well as weight-based volumetric thresholds, might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations performed for any indication.

3 Jul 2023

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

Research explores the effects of microgravity and radiation on the immune system in space conditions. It emphasizes the need to understand these effects for future long-duration space missions and highlights knowledge gaps for further investigation.

2 Jul 2023

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a nanoparticle -; an extremely tiny biodegradable container -; that has the potential to improve the delivery of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and vaccines for treating non-infectious diseases including cancer.

28 Jun 2023

Spleen News and Research

Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promising cross-neutralizing antibodies against new COVID-19 variants

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Artificial intelligence and polyclonal antibody sequencing redefine the future of antibody discovery

New insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of SLC29A3 disorders

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

What are the mediators linking cardiometabolic risk factors and severe COVID-19?

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Research reveals therapeutic potential of novel compound in inhibiting oncogene translation

Researchers uncover novel targets for treatment of schistosomiasis

The immunogenicity and safety of poxvirus-based Nipah vaccines that can be used in humans and species

Stable nanoparticles train the immune system to fight cancer

Using AI might afford large-scale evaluation for splenomegaly on CT examinations

How does space affect the immune system of astronauts?

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

New nanocarriers could revolutionize tuberculosis treatment

Are a high-refined carbohydrate diet and the alterations resulting from its intake linked to small intestine changes?

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

Natural products: the next frontier in drug discovery

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