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B.1.1.7 SARS-CoV-2 variant significantly more dangerous

Now, researchers at the University of Exeter, the NHS Foundation Trust, report a significant increase in mortality risk due to the B.1.1.7 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant.

22 Mar 2021

Most cancer patients with COVID-19 produce antibodies at a rate comparable to general population

Most people with cancer who are infected by the novel coronavirus produce antibodies at a rate comparable to the rest of the population--but their ability to do so depends on their type of cancer and the treatments they've received, according to a new study by researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

22 Mar 2021

New research could help predict acute reactions to psychedelic drugs

As psychedelics gain ground as a potential therapy for mental health disorders, there remains a pressing concern that patients in clinical trials may have adverse effects to the drugs.

22 Mar 2021

Virginia Tech neuroscientist uses NIH grant to understand astrocytic processes in the healthy brain

Of all the worlds still to be explored, among the most mysterious may be closest to home. Indeed, it may be right between your ears.

22 Mar 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection is circadian

An international team of researchers has found that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) levels in lung cells vary over the day, affecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The virus entry and replication in the lung cells also have a rhythmic cycle, suggesting circadian processes can affect the virus's life cycle.

22 Mar 2021

Iron-binder DFX improves the effect of new TB antimicrobial, research shows

Although Tuberculosis, or TB, killed nearly as many people as COVID-19 (approx. 1.8 million) in 2020, it did not receive as much media and public attention.

22 Mar 2021

New treatment for late-stage neuroendocrine tumors found to be more effective and less toxic

A new treatment for late-stage neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) has been found to be more effective and have fewer side effects than the current standard of care, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

22 Mar 2021

Disease-driving B cells play a role in the development of NAFLD

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests that disease-driving B cells, a white blood cell, play a role in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) - the most common chronic liver condition in the U.S.

22 Mar 2021

YAP inhibitors could facilitate targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer

Targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer could be facilitated by YAP inhibitors in the future. As reported by an MDC team headed by Walter Birchmeier in the scientific journal Cancer Research, this type of cancer requires the support of the YAP protein to stimulate the growth of cancer stem cells.

22 Mar 2021

Crisis standard of care guidelines may not exacerbate racial inequities

There are two simultaneously occurring pandemics in the U.S.: Racism and COVID-19. "These mutualistic pandemics have thrown into stark focus the separate and unequal systems through which people access health care," explained corresponding author Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Boston University School of Medicine.

22 Mar 2021

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions reduced light activity related to socializing and work

A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socializing and work.

22 Mar 2021

Study examines workplace mentoring and socializing behaviors in the wake of #MeToo

It's well known that mentoring opportunities are critical for development and career advancement, and are associated with greater job satisfaction and increased earnings and promotions.

22 Mar 2021

Anti-androgen drugs may help disarm coronavirus spike protein, stop progression of COVID-19

Hormone drugs that reduce androgen levels may help disarm the coronavirus spike protein used to infect cells and stop the progression of severe COVID-19 disease, suggests a new preclinical study from researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania and published online in Cell Press's iScience.

22 Mar 2021

Covid-19 pandemic has a substantial impact on the mental health of young adults

The Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted the mental health of young people, with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research reports. A decrease in alcohol consumption was also identified amongst young people during the pandemic.

22 Mar 2021

Computational analysis helps identify hematological malignancies that elude the human eye

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a disease of the stem cells in the bone marrow, which disturbs the maturing and differentiation of blood cells. Annually, some 200 Finns are diagnosed with MDS, which can develop into acute leukemia. Globally, the incidence of MDS is 4 cases per 100,000 person years.

22 Mar 2021

Study reveals the incidence of structural abnormalities in the developing brain

A large study of brain MRI scans from 11,679 nine- and ten-year-old children reviewed by UC San Francisco neuroradiologists identified potentially life-threatening conditions in 1 in 500 children, and more minor but possibly clinically significant brain abnormalities in 1 out of 25 children.

22 Mar 2021

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B.1.1.7 SARS-CoV-2 variant significantly more dangerous

Most cancer patients with COVID-19 produce antibodies at a rate comparable to general population

New research could help predict acute reactions to psychedelic drugs

Virginia Tech neuroscientist uses NIH grant to understand astrocytic processes in the healthy brain

SARS-CoV-2 infection is circadian

Iron-binder DFX improves the effect of new TB antimicrobial, research shows

New treatment for late-stage neuroendocrine tumors found to be more effective and less toxic

Disease-driving B cells play a role in the development of NAFLD

YAP inhibitors could facilitate targeted treatment of basal-like breast cancer

Crisis standard of care guidelines may not exacerbate racial inequities

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions reduced light activity related to socializing and work

Study examines workplace mentoring and socializing behaviors in the wake of #MeToo

Anti-androgen drugs may help disarm coronavirus spike protein, stop progression of COVID-19

Covid-19 pandemic has a substantial impact on the mental health of young adults

Computational analysis helps identify hematological malignancies that elude the human eye

Study reveals the incidence of structural abnormalities in the developing brain

Researchers test novel gene regulation approach to treat brain diseases

Study uncovers mechanism that causes genetic movement disorder

Researchers find the right dosing of an old anti-tuberculosis drug

Inherited behaviors, traits that appear during adolescence may be related to adult cannabis use

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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