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Attention to motherese speech is a promising early diagnostic marker for autism spectrum disorder

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a team of researchers investigated the potential use of attention to motherese speech as a diagnostic character for autism spectrum disorder, and evaluated its association with social abilities and language skills.

13 Feb 2023

Researchers report a physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel

Researchers developed spherical hydrogel inhalation for enhanced lung defense to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

13 Feb 2023

MicroRNAs associated with diabetes in human pancreatic islets

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers explored micro-ribonucleic acids (RNAs) associated with diabetes and related characteristics in human pancreatic islets.

13 Feb 2023

Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

A recent study published in Prion investigated whether trained scent-detection dogs could be used for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance.

13 Feb 2023

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Researchers evaluated the immunogenicity of two vaccine candidates, Pfs25 and PfCSP, based on the mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform.

13 Feb 2023

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Researchers explored the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and new diagnoses of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the two years since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

13 Feb 2023

Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Researchers reported the immune protection conferred by monovalent COVID-19 vaccines and bivalent booster doses.

13 Feb 2023

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers found that LRRC15, a TLR-related cell surface receptor, blocked SARS-CoV-2 spike binding.

13 Feb 2023

Dietary inflammation linked to worse outcomes in COVID-19

The theme of food-related inflammation has been dominant over the past decade. As a result, new tools have emerged to measure this state as well as to strengthen its association with adverse health outcomes. A new report looks at dietary inflammation and its effect on rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), severity, and death.

12 Feb 2023

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Scientists from the United States have conducted a systematic review to understand whether cattle increase the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases by humans. The review is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Feb 2023

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Measurement of plasma D-dimer levels – a test more commonly used to detect blood-clotting disorders – can provide useful information when making the difficult diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

10 Feb 2023

UQ-led research effort secures almost $8 million to develop an mRNA Strep A vaccine

A University of Queensland-led research effort to develop an mRNA vaccine against Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) has secured almost $8 million in philanthropic funding.

10 Feb 2023

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

New UCLA research suggests that smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for developing severe COVID illness.

10 Feb 2023

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

In a recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers comparatively assessed the gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants.

10 Feb 2023

Multi-omics approach uncovers gut microbiome-host interactions in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Researchers performed a multi-omics investigation of gut microbiome-host interactions and plasma metabolomics among myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients.

10 Feb 2023

Disease/Infection News

Attention to motherese speech is a promising early diagnostic marker for autism spectrum disorder

Researchers report a physical barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection based on an inhalable bioadhesive hydrogel

MicroRNAs associated with diabetes in human pancreatic islets

Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Dietary inflammation linked to worse outcomes in COVID-19

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

UQ-led research effort secures almost $8 million to develop an mRNA Strep A vaccine

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

Multi-omics approach uncovers gut microbiome-host interactions in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients

TikTok: a missed opportunity by health professionals to provide accurate weight loss information?

Era of ‘free’ covid vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Can lifestyle and nutrition be the answer for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes remission?

New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

No new SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in China since COVID policy change

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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