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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Women a history of endometriosis may have greater stroke risk

A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic inflammatory condition, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

21 Jul 2022

FDA clears IND application for MD Anderson-sponsored Phase I clinical study of OBX-115 therapy

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. today announced Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for an MD Anderson-sponsored Phase I clinical study of OBX-115, Obsidian's lead engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy candidate.

21 Jul 2022

Stopping 'budding' viruses in their tracks

Paramyxoviruses have the potential to trigger a devastating pandemic. This family of viruses includes measles, Nipah virus, mumps, Newcastle disease and canine distemper.

20 Jul 2022

Hollings researcher awarded grant to continue research into mechanisms behind medulloblastoma relapse

When MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Jezabel R. Blanco, Ph.D., began studying neurosciences, first as a graduate student and later as a postdoctoral fellow, her research was focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying brain disease, both in the context of neurodegeneration and cancer, but mostly from a basic research angle.

20 Jul 2022

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine now available in the U.S. to protect against severe disease

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adults in the United States ages 18 years and older.

20 Jul 2022

Study finds significant evidence for inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content

In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers tested more than 100 topical cannabidiol (CBD) products available online and at retail stores, and found significant evidence of inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content.

20 Jul 2022

What is the role of a niclosamide-based organic/inorganic hybrid in the suppression of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

A new study involved the preparation of NIC-MgO and NIC-MgO-HPMC by solid-state intercalation reaction followed by cetrimonium bromide (CTAB) stabilized NIC-MgO and MgO Nanoparticles (NP) preparation.

20 Jul 2022

Adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may lower stroke risk

Genes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. However, even for people at high risk for stroke, adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may significantly lower the risk of stroke in their lifetime, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Jul 2022

Study shows how a critical Lassa virus protein drives infection

Lassa fever is a viral illness that is far too common in West Africa. Although it can have a mortality rate of 15 percent in severe cases, up to 90% in pregnant women, and causes deafness in a quarter of survivors, there is no vaccine or antiviral to protect against Lassa virus.

19 Jul 2022

Scientists manipulate good bacteria using CRISPR systems

New North Carolina State University research shows progress in gathering information on an important – yet difficult to characterize – human gut bacterium called Bifidobacterium, which is used in many probiotics that help maintain healthy microbiomes.

19 Jul 2022

Cardiovascular mortality has declined over the past two decades, but disparities persist

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that cardiovascular-related deaths have declined over the past two decades, but disparities remain.

19 Jul 2022

Vast majority of Brits concerned about equal access to healthcare following pandemic, says 3M

80% of Brits say ensuring equal access to quality healthcare is a top priority for society in the next five years.

From 3M 19 Jul 2022

Americans least likely to be prepared to take necessary actions during disasters, study shows

A new national study shows that Americans are least likely to be prepared to take necessary actions when faced with disasters such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires.

19 Jul 2022

Children with autism may not always process body movements effectively, study finds

Noticing and understanding what it means when a person leans into a conversation or takes a step back and crosses their arms is a vital part of human communication.

18 Jul 2022

Wistar scientists reveal a novel ADAR1-SIRT1-p16INK4a axis in regulating cellular senescence

Aging and age-related disorders pose a complex challenge to the biomedical research community. To better understand how senescence is regulated is of high significance to promote healthy aging and treat age-associated disorders.

18 Jul 2022

Proteins' wobbles, shakes and quivers play a key role in their ability to function

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists report they have probed the atomic structure of proteins to add to evidence that the wobbles, shakes and quivers of proteins play a critical role in their ability to function.

15 Jul 2022

Scientists combine robotics with biology to construct biohybrid microrobots

A team of scientists in the Physical Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have combined robotics with biology by equipping E. coli bacteria with artificial components to construct biohybrid microrobots.

15 Jul 2022

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

Intrigued by the properties of ion channel proteins commonly observed in cells, Tokyo Tech researchers have developed the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel using a newly developed aromatic fluorinated amphiphilic cyclophane.

15 Jul 2022

Study: Prescribing rate of non-opioid pain medications increased after 2016 CDC guideline

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a guideline for prescribing opioids to patients experiencing chronic pain in 2016, the prescribing rate of non-opioid pain medication increased each year above and beyond what would be expected based on the preexisting trends, a new study finds.

15 Jul 2022

Using AI to improve your dental care and keep you smiling

In this interview, we speak to Severin Stalder, CEO of Zaamigo, about their AI dental camera and how it is helping to improve people's dental hygiene.

15 Jul 2022

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Women a history of endometriosis may have greater stroke risk

FDA clears IND application for MD Anderson-sponsored Phase I clinical study of OBX-115 therapy

Stopping 'budding' viruses in their tracks

Hollings researcher awarded grant to continue research into mechanisms behind medulloblastoma relapse

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine now available in the U.S. to protect against severe disease

Study finds significant evidence for inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content

What is the role of a niclosamide-based organic/inorganic hybrid in the suppression of SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may lower stroke risk

Study shows how a critical Lassa virus protein drives infection

Scientists manipulate good bacteria using CRISPR systems

Cardiovascular mortality has declined over the past two decades, but disparities persist

Vast majority of Brits concerned about equal access to healthcare following pandemic, says 3M

Americans least likely to be prepared to take necessary actions during disasters, study shows

Children with autism may not always process body movements effectively, study finds

Wistar scientists reveal a novel ADAR1-SIRT1-p16INK4a axis in regulating cellular senescence

Proteins' wobbles, shakes and quivers play a key role in their ability to function

Scientists combine robotics with biology to construct biohybrid microrobots

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

Study: Prescribing rate of non-opioid pain medications increased after 2016 CDC guideline

Using AI to improve your dental care and keep you smiling

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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