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Antibody engineering drives innovation in drug development

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used to prevent, detect, and treat a broad spectrum of non-communicable and communicable diseases. Over the past few years, the market for mAbs has grown exponentially with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.07% from 2024 (237.64 billion USD estimated at the end of 2023) to 2033 (679.03 billion USD expected by the end of 2033).

16 Oct 2024

COVID-19 raises the risk of type 2 diabetes in children, study reveals

Researchers found that children who contracted COVID-19 were at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within six months, compared to those with other respiratory infections.

15 Oct 2024

New insights into pain mechanisms related to viral infections

An article published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity reports the findings of a study by researchers based in Brazil, the United States and South Korea who set out to understand how viral infections cause pain and to contribute to the search for novel ways of relieving it.

15 Oct 2024

Study shows no developmental delays in toddlers post-COVID-19 infection

Study explored the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection in children under two years old and cognitive development, finding no evidence of increased developmental delays post-infection. Differences in socioeconomic status were noted between COVID-19 positive and negative groups.

15 Oct 2024

Novel app enables surveillance of global travel-related illness

On around one in three trips someone falls ill, with gastrointestinal and respiratory complaints among the most common symptoms.

15 Oct 2024

Dietary inflammation linked to higher mortality risk in coronary heart disease patients

Researchers examine the association between dietary inflammation and coronary heart disease.

15 Oct 2024

Research links COVID-19 vaccines to temporary facial palsy in over 5,000 patients

This research identifies a potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and facial palsy, calling for enhanced surveillance and understanding of vaccine safety.

15 Oct 2024

Study warns of increasing Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases among children in California

Recent cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children underscore the effectiveness of mcf-NGS for early detection and timely treatment in non-endemic areas.

15 Oct 2024

Half of sepsis patients face death within two years

Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.

14 Oct 2024

Exploring the role of CPB2 gene in C. perfringens infections

C. perfringens is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric diseases.

14 Oct 2024

Gaza aims for 90% vaccination coverage in second round of polio campaign

The second round of an emergency polio vaccination campaign is scheduled to start on 14 October 2024 in Gaza, to vaccinate an estimated 591,700 children under ten years of age with a second dose of the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) vaccine.

14 Oct 2024

AI model LucaProt uncovers 251,000 new RNA viruses, revealing hidden diversity worldwide

Researchers developed an AI model, LucaProt, that uncovered over 251,000 new RNA virus species, expanding our understanding of the RNA virosphere across global ecosystems.

13 Oct 2024

The long-term cardiac impact of COVID-19

Study shows that severe COVID-19 elevates the long-term risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), making it comparable to coronary artery disease. It also highlights a genetic interaction with ABO blood type, influencing cardiovascular outcomes.

13 Oct 2024

Research links NK cells to severe cases of RSV in children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children due to respiratory complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

12 Oct 2024

Pathway to a 50% reduction in premature deaths by 2050

A team of 50 leading international experts, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.

12 Oct 2024

Protein discovery offers insights into bone health and potential treatments for osteoporosis

Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey to sites of bone formation, a new study has found.

12 Oct 2024

Understanding Hepatitis A virus spread through shellfish in the Philippines

Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.

12 Oct 2024

Cell stress from crowding leads to slower growth and circular patterns

Like so many organisms on the planet, when cells experience mosh-pit-level crowding, they may just become stressed. Yet unlike most other life forms, cells subject to physical stress from crowding by neighbors can find some relief by dramatically slowing their own growth - and in doing so form an eye-catching pattern of concentric circles as a spectacular consequence.

12 Oct 2024

Integrated HIV prevention strategy increases PrEP adherence among transgender women

Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from HPTN 091 ("I Am Study") at the HIVR4P 2024 conference in Lima, Peru. The study examined the acceptability and feasibility of an integrated multicomponent strategy to enhance daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among transgender women in a randomized immediate versus deferred design.

12 Oct 2024

Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes

Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported by aircraft from areas where is common have increased, according to both a retrospective analysis in France and a systematic review of studies in Europe, which have been published in Eurosurveillance.

10 Oct 2024