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Study could form the basis of blood testing for people at high risk of breast cancer

Researchers have found changes in the levels of particular proteins in people's blood up to two years before they were diagnosed with breast cancer.

16 Nov 2022

Bruker announces acquisition of Inscopix for neuroscience research

Bruker Corporation today announced the acquisition of Inscopix, Inc., a neuroscience pioneer and market leader of miniaturized microscopes, known as miniscopes, for freely moving animal brain imaging.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 16 Nov 2022

Bruker: Launches portable MOBILE-IR II spectrometer

Bruker Optics announces the launch of the MOBILE-IR II - a portable, battery-powered Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer that delivers the high spectral performance of a laboratory benchtop system.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 16 Nov 2022

Study describes risk factors for people with chronic pancreatitis to develop diabetes

A new study by Cedars-Sinai investigators describes risk factors that could make it more likely for people who have chronic pancreatitis, an ongoing inflammation of the pancreas, to develop diabetes. The findings are published in Diabetes Care.

16 Nov 2022

Can a multicultural healthy diet reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk?

Scientists conducted a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate whether a multicultural healthy diet can reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease risk in adults aged 40 – 65.

16 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

COVID-19 reactivated viruses that had become latent in cells following previous infections, particularly in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Swedish men and women with higher incomes have more children, study shows

In contrast to what many believe, Swedish men and women with higher incomes have more children, new research from Stockholm University shows. This pattern is particularly clear for men and grows stronger over time: the more money, the more children. But after four children, things change.

16 Nov 2022

Indoor relative humidity may influence transmission of Covid-19, study finds

We know proper indoor ventilation is key to reducing the spread of Covid-19. Now, a study by MIT researchers finds that indoor relative humidity may also influence transmission of the virus.

16 Nov 2022

Birth delivery method associated with baby’s immune response to key childhood vaccines

The method by which a baby was delivered is associated with how its immune system will respond to two key childhood vaccines, research suggests.

16 Nov 2022

Research findings could bolster the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint therapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda and Opdivo work by unleashing the immune system's T cells to attack tumor cells.

16 Nov 2022

Novel nasal vaccine approach induces potent lung immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have developed a new nasal vaccination strategy that induces potent lung immunity and protection against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

16 Nov 2022

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery – whether and how they modify the developing brain.

16 Nov 2022

Flu vaccination needed for children with severe form of epilepsy due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Scientists explore links between survival motor neuron protein and sarcopenia

Adopting some of the strategies behind successfully treating the childhood disease spinal muscular atrophy may enable development of therapies to curb the muscle decline that accompanies aging, new research suggests.

15 Nov 2022

Teachers reported significantly higher rates of anxiety than other workers during the pandemic

Teachers experienced significantly more anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than healthcare, office, and other workers, according to new research released today.

15 Nov 2022

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

15 Nov 2022

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses - such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also associated with adverse side-effects.

15 Nov 2022

COVID-19 mRNA boosters induce robust but non-durable immune response in the elderly

A study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology describes that the third booster dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) effectively induces an immune response against immunologically more fit variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, the immunity induced by the booster vaccination is transient and gradually declines over time.

15 Nov 2022

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Lungs of marijuana smokers exhibit greater levels of airway inflammatory markers and emphysema as compared to those of tobacco-only smokers.

15 Nov 2022

Medical Research News

Study could form the basis of blood testing for people at high risk of breast cancer

Bruker announces acquisition of Inscopix for neuroscience research

Bruker: Launches portable MOBILE-IR II spectrometer

Study describes risk factors for people with chronic pancreatitis to develop diabetes

Can a multicultural healthy diet reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease risk?

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Swedish men and women with higher incomes have more children, study shows

Indoor relative humidity may influence transmission of Covid-19, study finds

Birth delivery method associated with baby’s immune response to key childhood vaccines

Research findings could bolster the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint therapy

Novel nasal vaccine approach induces potent lung immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Flu vaccination needed for children with severe form of epilepsy due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

Scientists explore links between survival motor neuron protein and sarcopenia

Teachers reported significantly higher rates of anxiety than other workers during the pandemic

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

COVID-19 mRNA boosters induce robust but non-durable immune response in the elderly

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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