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Minimal nAb titers against Omicron in the elderly after 3rd dose

Researchers measured titers of cross-protective neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 after they had received a third booster dose.

3 Jan 2022

Alzheimer’s disease risk genes disturb the brain protective mechanism

The brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer's disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions have discovered that gene variants associated with risk of developing the disease disturb the protective mechanism in ways that can lead to neurodegeneration.

3 Jan 2022

Hypertension-related maternal mortality rates continue to increase in the United States

Chronic hypertension is contributing substantially to maternal deaths in the United States, with particular risk among Black women, according to new research from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.

3 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron study on hamsters, shows virus results in a less severe disease

Researchers investigate the ability of immunity acquired from SARS-CoV-2 wild-type infection to protect against the Omicron variant in Syrian hamster models.

3 Jan 2022

Omicron surges in England especially in young

Researchers used data from the REACT-1 study to analyze SARS-CoV-2 community prevalence and the emergence of the Omicron variant in England.

3 Jan 2022

NAbs activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron, in an elderly vaccinated cohort

Researchers investigate the neutralizing antibody activity against different variants of SARS-CoV-2 in fully immunized elderly individuals.

3 Jan 2022

Echinacea, a potent antiviral against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers present available evidence on the activity of Echinacea purpure against coronavirus infections.

3 Jan 2022

Genomic variant may help predict which patients will experience chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity

A team of investigators have discovered a genomic variant that may help clinicians predict which patients will experience cardiotoxicity from a widely used chemotherapy drug, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Circulation.

3 Jan 2022

Study reveals how online misinformation 'ticks' and suggests new strategy to stop it

Parenting communities on Facebook were subject to a powerful misinformation campaign early in the COVID-19 pandemic that pulled them closer to extreme communities and their misinformation, according to a new study published by researchers at the George Washington University.

3 Jan 2022

New systematic review finds low-quality evidence on the effectiveness of hangover remedies

A new systematic review has found only very low-quality evidence that substances claiming to treat or prevent alcohol-induced hangover work.

3 Jan 2022

Engineer receives $2.1 million grant to test a treatment strategy for children with cerebral palsy

Mechanical engineer and inventor Zach Lerner, assistant professor in Northern Arizona University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded $2.1 million by the National Institutes of Health's Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.

3 Jan 2022

Study shows structural and functional aspects of antibody neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers investigated the potency of trimeric human nephrocystin SH3, TriSb92, a domain-derived antibody, against a conserved region in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern.

31 Dec 2021

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Minimal nAb titers against Omicron in the elderly after 3rd dose

Alzheimer’s disease risk genes disturb the brain protective mechanism

Hypertension-related maternal mortality rates continue to increase in the United States

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron study on hamsters, shows virus results in a less severe disease

Omicron surges in England especially in young

NAbs activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron, in an elderly vaccinated cohort

Echinacea, a potent antiviral against SARS-CoV-2

Genomic variant may help predict which patients will experience chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity

Study reveals how online misinformation 'ticks' and suggests new strategy to stop it

New systematic review finds low-quality evidence on the effectiveness of hangover remedies

Engineer receives $2.1 million grant to test a treatment strategy for children with cerebral palsy

Study shows structural and functional aspects of antibody neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

TriSb92 as a potential inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron

Less severe clinical consequences of infection with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Exploring the increase in hACE2 binding affinity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Altered cytokine profiles of COVID-19-infected mother-infant dyads may impair long-term infant health

Omicron infection induces cross-reactive immune responses

COVID-19 vaccine appears safe in children aged 5–11 Years

Impact of a pan-sarbecovirus dendritic-cell targeting vaccine on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers warn about the dangers of vitamin B12 deficiency in people following plant-based diets

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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