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New intranasal COVID-19 vaccine promises broad protection and accessibility

A next-generation COVID-19 mucosal vaccine is set to be a gamechanger not only when delivering the vaccine itself, but also for people who are needle-phobic.

27 Aug 2024

Mediterranean diet lowers COVID-19 risk, but its effect on symptoms and severity remains uncertain

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of COVID-19, but its effects on symptom severity are less certain due to mixed results and study limitations.

27 Aug 2024

GluFormer outperforms existing AI models in predicting blood sugar levels

Study introduces GluFormer, a transformer-based generative model, to predict glycemic patterns using continuous glucose monitoring data, with significant implications for diabetes management and treatment strategies.

26 Aug 2024

Powassan virus in Canada calls for greater vigilance in diagnosing tick-borne encephalitis

With tick-borne viruses such as Powassan virus increasing in Canada, clinicians should consider these infections in patients with encephalitis, as a case study shows in CMAJ.

26 Aug 2024

WHO launches global plan to stop human-to-human transmission of mpox

The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to stop outbreaks of human-to-human transmission of mpox through coordinated global, regional, and national efforts.

26 Aug 2024

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?

26 Aug 2024

Children and adolescents experience unique long COVID symptoms

A study characterizes childhood long COVID, revealing distinct symptoms in children and adolescents, highlighting the need for tailored diagnostic approaches.

26 Aug 2024

Gut microbe metabolite found to modulate heart disease risk through β2-adrenergic receptors

Study identifies phenylacetylglutamine (PAGln), a gut microbiome metabolite, as a novel allosteric modulator of β2-adrenergic receptors, offering insights into its role in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

26 Aug 2024

CDC study reveals critical gaps in hantavirus detection across the U.S. due to inconsistent testing standards

Researchers map the prevalence and genotype distribution of hantavirus in the U.S., highlighting significant regional differences and the need for standardized testing

25 Aug 2024

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

A new octavalent intranasal vaccine shows promising results in providing broad immunity against both seasonal and pre-pandemic influenza strains by eliciting strong mucosal and systemic immune responses in ferrets.

25 Aug 2024

Engineered human cardiac tissue reveals how lupus autoantibodies damage the heart

Study demonstrates that autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients contribute to myocardial injury by binding to and impairing stressed cardiac cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets.

25 Aug 2024

Human gut microbiome: A source of new antibiotic peptides

Researchers identified 323 peptide-based antimicrobials from the human microbiome, with 71% showing significant antibacterial activity, and the lead peptide, prevotellin-2, matching the efficacy of polymyxin B in both in vitro and in vivo models.

25 Aug 2024

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

Study found that 69% of hospitalized COPD patients misused inhalers, with 66% making critical errors, and 14% having insufficient Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF), even after training.

25 Aug 2024

New $5.8 million grant aims to transform the global landscape of TB research

A $5.8 million grant led by Adrie Steyn, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Africa Health Research Institute, or AHRI, in Durban, South Africa, will provide user-requested infected human lung tissue and analytical services to tuberculosis researchers worldwide.

23 Aug 2024

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine joins new NSF-funded pandemic prediction initiative

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is proud to be part of a new initiative, supported by an $18 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), aimed at enhancing global pandemic prediction and prevention capabilities.

23 Aug 2024

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein enhances brain infection

Scientists have discovered a mutation in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, that plays a key role in its ability to infect the central nervous system.

23 Aug 2024

One health approach to tackling Acanthamoeba infections at UNGA79

The session "Harnessing the Power of Nature: A One Health Approach Against Acanthamoeba" will be one of the key events at UNGA79, focusing on the urgent need to tackle Acanthamoeba infections, which pose a significant and growing threat to global health.

23 Aug 2024

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

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Disease/Infection News

New intranasal COVID-19 vaccine promises broad protection and accessibility

Mediterranean diet lowers COVID-19 risk, but its effect on symptoms and severity remains uncertain

GluFormer outperforms existing AI models in predicting blood sugar levels

Powassan virus in Canada calls for greater vigilance in diagnosing tick-borne encephalitis

WHO launches global plan to stop human-to-human transmission of mpox

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

Children and adolescents experience unique long COVID symptoms

Gut microbe metabolite found to modulate heart disease risk through β2-adrenergic receptors

CDC study reveals critical gaps in hantavirus detection across the U.S. due to inconsistent testing standards

Octavalent intranasal flu vaccine proves effective in neutralizing both existing and emerging strains

Engineered human cardiac tissue reveals how lupus autoantibodies damage the heart

Human gut microbiome: A source of new antibiotic peptides

Widespread inhaler misuse in COPD patients: Need for training

New $5.8 million grant aims to transform the global landscape of TB research

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine joins new NSF-funded pandemic prediction initiative

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein enhances brain infection

One health approach to tackling Acanthamoeba infections at UNGA79

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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