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Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers directly compare the diagnostic sensitivity of self-collected samples.

14 Dec 2021

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

A recent study recently demonstrates the endosomal transport of nanoparticle-based formulations for the effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics.

14 Dec 2021

Personal traits and health behaviors of superheroes shine light on healthy aging

Even for superheroes, regular physical activity and strong social bonds are important for healthy ageing, suggest researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

14 Dec 2021

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second-most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Despite the availability of several effective screening tests, colorectal cancer screening rates remain below national goals.

14 Dec 2021

Correlation between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19

A new study investigates the genetic overlap between COVID-19 and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to identify possible shared biological mechanisms.

14 Dec 2021

Researchers tease out the differences between sense of smell distortions related to COVID-19

Sudden smell and taste loss has become a well-known symptom of COVID-19. However, some people have also woken up to discover that their usual beloved coffee odor has been distorted and now smells like garbage or rotting meat, a condition known as parosmia.

14 Dec 2021

Childhood trauma may increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in young cannabis users

Childhood trauma may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis, University of Queensland research has found.

14 Dec 2021

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Adopting superhero behaviors such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found.

14 Dec 2021

Non-surgical approach can be a routine treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis cases

With numerous recent studies demonstrating that antibiotics work as well as surgery for most uncomplicated appendicitis cases, the non-surgical approach can now be considered a routine option, according to a review article in JAMA.

14 Dec 2021

Cells with oncogenic mutations overtake human tissue with age, research shows

It's worth noting, in light of recently published research, that a majority of people won't be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of people will, which means 60% won't.

14 Dec 2021

Deaths attributable to air pollution have dropped with reductions in vehicle emissions, study shows

Decreasing vehicle emissions since 2008 have reduced by thousands the number of deaths attributable to air pollution, yielding billions of dollars in benefits to society, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

14 Dec 2021

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

A drug combination can safely prevent transplanted stem cells, known as a graft, from attacking the recipient's body, allowing them to develop into healthy new blood and immune cells, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2021

Researchers uncover a key role for SIRT1 enzyme in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is an aggressive type of leukemia. Despite advances in treatments, patients have an extremely poor prognosis, highlighting the need to explore the genetic components that lead to the formation of T-ALL, as well as the need to discover new targeted therapeutic approaches and treatment resistance.

14 Dec 2021

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Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

Personal traits and health behaviors of superheroes shine light on healthy aging

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

Correlation between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19

Researchers tease out the differences between sense of smell distortions related to COVID-19

Childhood trauma may increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in young cannabis users

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Non-surgical approach can be a routine treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis cases

Cells with oncogenic mutations overtake human tissue with age, research shows

Deaths attributable to air pollution have dropped with reductions in vehicle emissions, study shows

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

Researchers uncover a key role for SIRT1 enzyme in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Nanotrap particles can improve current sequencing workflows of SARS-CoV-2

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 compared to other human coronaviruses in children

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

Dynamics and relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the US

Timing of exposure critical for SARS-CoV-2 transmission according to animal study

New guidelines for heart-healthy eating

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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