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Researchers develop thermostable RNA vaccine delivery platform

A new study describes the production of a new RNA vaccine delivery system that promises greater ease of storage and distribution. This could help boost vaccination rates in regions without adequate infrastructure for low-temperature storage.

4 Feb 2021

What are public preferences for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies across the globe?

Researchers describe the results of a novel survey that asked members of the public in a range of countries for their thoughts on prioritization measures for vaccination programs against COVID-19.

4 Feb 2021

South African SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralized by two Chinese vaccines in case study

A new study offers some reassuring findings, reporting the successful neutralization of the South African SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC) 501Y.V2 by two vaccines developed in China.

4 Feb 2021

Pfizer vaccine and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibodies successfully neutralize SARS-CoV-2 UK variant, finds study

A new study reports the underlying basis of increased transmissibility in the N501Y UK variant and provides reassuring data on the efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibodies in neutralizing it.

4 Feb 2021

Monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike's N-terminal prove highly protective in vivo

A new study server reports highly protective neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2.

4 Feb 2021

New study reviews effect of coffee on people's sleep and wake cycles

The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) published a new report today, titled 'Coffee and sleep in everyday lives', authored by Professor Renata Riha, from the Department of Sleep Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers caution players about potential side effects of virtual reality fitness games

Virtual 'exergaming' has become a popular way to exercise - especially among younger people - since the release of virtual reality (VR) fitness games on consoles such as Nintendo and Playstation.

4 Feb 2021

Politicians must justify for mishandling COVID-19 pandemic, argues senior editor

Politicians around the world must be held to account for mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic, argues a senior editor at The BMJ today.

4 Feb 2021

Spontaneous eye blink rate could help understand the link between fitness and cognitive function

Although exercise is known to enhance cognitive function and improve mental health, the neurological mechanisms of this link are unknown. Now, researchers from Japan have found evidence of the missing link between aerobic fitness and cognitive function.

4 Feb 2021

Research shows gender disparities in scholarly submissions during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on higher education -- shifting classes online, canceling events, and putting financial strain on institutions.

4 Feb 2021

Study identifies gap between theory and reality of dispensing medication

A study published in the journal Applied Ergonomics compared the standardized processes set out for community pharmacists to follow when dispending medication to what happens in reality. A gap was revealed and researchers also looked at the reasons for this.

4 Feb 2021

Study: Remote supervision could expand access to neurointerventional technologies

Physicians training on novel technologies and surgical devices by other already experienced physicians, known as proctoring, is a fundamental aspect of medicine.

4 Feb 2021

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Researchers have developed a computerized adaptive screener to identify youth at risk for attempting suicide.

4 Feb 2021

Poll data shows disparities in older adults’ ability to isolate COVID-19 persons in homes

One of the most important ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 is for people who have tested positive or have symptoms, to isolate themselves from the other people they live with.

4 Feb 2021

Oncotarget publishes new research on geroscience

Dr. Mikhail V. Blagosklonny, M.D., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of Oncotarget, and Professor, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, published "The goal of geroscience is life extension" which was selected as the Featured Cover Paper for Volume 12 Issue 3 and reported that although numerous drugs seemingly extend healthspan in mice, only a few extend lifespan in mice and only one does it consistently.

4 Feb 2021

Study highlights barriers faced by cancer survivors in maintaining a healthy diet

The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on the relationship between diet and cancer and the role nutrition may play in successful cancer outcomes.

4 Feb 2021

British and Chinese researchers identify origins of alcoholism

The physical origin of alcohol addiction has been located in a network of the human brain that regulates our response to danger, according to a team of British and Chinese researchers, co-led by the University of Warwick, the University of Cambridge, and Fudan University in Shanghai.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers define key questions to help the UK government for next biosecurity threat

During the summer of 2019, a global team of experts put their heads together to define the key questions facing the UK government when it comes to biological security.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers study nanoparticle-embedded polymers to extend shelf life of foods and beverages

Antimicrobial packaging is being developed to extend the shelf life and safety of foods and beverages. However, there is concern about the transfer of potentially harmful materials, such as silver nanoparticles, from these types of containers to consumables.

4 Feb 2021

Standard decontamination technologies can remove or inactivate all viruses from drinking water

Among the many avenues that viruses can use to infect humans, drinking water may pose only a tiny risk for spreading certain viruses like the novel coronavirus.

3 Feb 2021

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Researchers develop thermostable RNA vaccine delivery platform

What are public preferences for COVID-19 vaccine prioritization strategies across the globe?

South African SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralized by two Chinese vaccines in case study

Pfizer vaccine and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibodies successfully neutralize SARS-CoV-2 UK variant, finds study

Monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike's N-terminal prove highly protective in vivo

New study reviews effect of coffee on people's sleep and wake cycles

Researchers caution players about potential side effects of virtual reality fitness games

Politicians must justify for mishandling COVID-19 pandemic, argues senior editor

Spontaneous eye blink rate could help understand the link between fitness and cognitive function

Research shows gender disparities in scholarly submissions during COVID-19 pandemic

Study identifies gap between theory and reality of dispensing medication

Study: Remote supervision could expand access to neurointerventional technologies

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Poll data shows disparities in older adults’ ability to isolate COVID-19 persons in homes

Oncotarget publishes new research on geroscience

Study highlights barriers faced by cancer survivors in maintaining a healthy diet

British and Chinese researchers identify origins of alcoholism

Researchers define key questions to help the UK government for next biosecurity threat

Researchers study nanoparticle-embedded polymers to extend shelf life of foods and beverages

Standard decontamination technologies can remove or inactivate all viruses from drinking water

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