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Rockefeller scientists describe the genetics of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

One of the most terrifying aspects of the COVID pandemic has been its unpredictably severe impact on some children.

10 Feb 2023

Neighborhoods where children with cancer live have bigger impact on outcomes

An analysis from Rutgers may help solve a mystery: Why do Black and Hispanic children suffer more life-threatening complications from cancer and cancer care than white children who get the same treatments at the same facilities?

10 Feb 2023

Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

MicroRNA (miRNA) molecules in pancreatic islets have been thought to play important roles in type 2 diabetes, but until now scientists have not confidently identified which miRNAs are associated with the disease in humans.

10 Feb 2023

Study: Single dose of common antibiotic given during labor reduces the risk of maternal death or sepsis

Sepsis - a severe infection in the body that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death - is among the top causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

10 Feb 2023

Socioeconomic deprivation linked with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have found that socioeconomic deprivation, the presence of treatable chronic health conditions and frailty are independently associated with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors.

10 Feb 2023

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront.

10 Feb 2023

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no type of rehabilitation during the three months after their stroke, according to a University of Michigan study.

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

Is gut microbiome lipid metabolism a determinant of human health?

Researchers highlighted the role of lipids, especially bacteria-derived lipids in the gut microbiome, in mammalian physiology in the context of immunity and metabolism. Note that commensal fungal species also produce lipid metabolites.

10 Feb 2023

People with defensive beliefs less likely to take part in colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially if it is detected early; however, many people do not undergo recommended screening, even despite the availability of at-home stool fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits.

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

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

Researchers studied diet-commensal microbial interactions in autoimmunity.

10 Feb 2023

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

A new Public Health study analyzed the 100 most trending TikTok videos related to weight loss.

10 Feb 2023

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

Recently, scientists have reviewed the existing literature to elucidate the root cause of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

10 Feb 2023

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

The brain floats in a sea of fluid that cushions it against injury, supplies it with nutrients and carries away waste.

10 Feb 2023

New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

Viruses use the molecular repertoire of the host cell to replicate. Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn, together with Japanese researchers, want to exploit this for the treatment of influenza.

9 Feb 2023

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

A single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin can help protect mothers from dangerous sepsis infections and death during vaginal childbirth, a sweeping new international study from a UVA Health scientist and his collaborators has found.

9 Feb 2023

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

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers reported the trends in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in Beijing in 2022.

9 Feb 2023

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

9 Feb 2023

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers used the TOGETHER platform trial protocol to perform a phase III randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of pegylated interferon (IFN) lambda (λ) therapy in outpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Canada and Brazil.

9 Feb 2023

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Rockefeller scientists describe the genetics of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

Neighborhoods where children with cancer live have bigger impact on outcomes

Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

Study: Single dose of common antibiotic given during labor reduces the risk of maternal death or sepsis

Socioeconomic deprivation linked with increased late mortality in childhood cancer survivors

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impact exposure as chief risk factor for CTE

Study: About 1 in 3 Mexican American stroke survivors in south Texas received no immediate rehabilitation

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

Is gut microbiome lipid metabolism a determinant of human health?

People with defensive beliefs less likely to take part in colorectal cancer screening

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

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

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

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

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

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

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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