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WVU researchers develop new diagnostic and antibody tests for COVID-19

COVID-19 tests are in short supply. The companies that make the necessary chemicals--called reagents--can't keep up with demand. But researchers at West Virginia University are developing new tests on their own to identify who has COVID-19 now and who had it in the past but recovered.

11 Jun 2020

The egg decides which sperm fertilizes it

There is ample evidence to show that as millions of human sperm cells swim towards a waiting ovum or egg, only one gets to fertilize it. Now, a new study shows that even though the fastest and most capable sperms reach the ovum first, it is the egg that has the final say on which sperm fertilizes it. The study titled, "Chemical signals from eggs facilitate cryptic female choice in humans," is published in the latest issue of the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

11 Jun 2020

Researchers explore amino acids for a new diet approach

A new diet approach that restricts essential amino acids was explored in new research by a team of international scientists from Australia, Denmark, and Germany.

11 Jun 2020

Synthetic nanobodies potent neutralizers for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences report the generation of potent synthetic nanobodies that selectively and efficiently neutralize severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pseudovirus.

11 Jun 2020

Progression and severity of COVID-19 highly dependant on cytokine changes

A new review paper by the researchers from Spain, published in the journal Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews, demonstrates how changes in the levels of cytokines and other biomolecules are associated with the presence and more serious prognosis of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

11 Jun 2020

COVID-19 poses a global threat to the entire nervous system

A new review of neurological symptoms of COVID-19 patients in current scientific literature reveals the disease poses a global threat to the entire nervous system, reports a Northwestern Medicine study published this week in Annals of Neurology.

11 Jun 2020

Treatment with vitamin A analog improves visual function in diabetic mice

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness among the working-age population.

11 Jun 2020

Familial severe psychiatric history affects treatment of bipolar disorder patients

Patients with bipolar disorder who have multiple family members with severe mental disorders, are more difficult to treat and require more medicine.

11 Jun 2020

High-intensity interval training could be beneficial for people with spinal cord injuries

Research from the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University has found that the practical advantages of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or short bursts of all-out exercise, could be especially beneficial for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries (SCI).

11 Jun 2020

Novel immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy combo for pleural mesothelioma shows promise

Inoperable malignant pleural mesothelioma, is a rare and aggressive cancer of the protective lining of the lungs, or pleura, often caused by exposure to asbestos.

11 Jun 2020

Study identifies gaps in surgical care

A Rutgers-led study in Colombia can help health care providers across the globe develop plans to improve surgical care access in their regions.

11 Jun 2020

Strength training increases muscle strength and size in patients with cirrhosis

Three hours of weekly strength training combined with protein supplements leads to both bigger and stronger muscles in patients with cirrhosis. This is shown by a new study from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital.

11 Jun 2020

Nutritional study shows wide range of metabolic responses after eating in healthy adults

Researchers led by King's College London announced today the first published results from PREDICT, the largest ongoing nutritional study of its kind.

11 Jun 2020

Study: Many pediatric intensive care patients may not be getting rehabilitation therapy

Adult patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) are often given rehabilitation therapy and urged to keep mobile from an early point in their hospital stays.

11 Jun 2020

Study examines link between physical activity and frailty among older adults

Frailty is the medical term for becoming weaker or experiencing lower levels of activity or energy. Becoming frail as we age increases our risk for poor health, falls, disability, and other serious concerns.

11 Jun 2020

$People with diabetes have increased risk for bone fractures$

People with diabetes have increased risk for bone fractures

People living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures, new research led by the University of Sheffield has found.

11 Jun 2020

Study provides evidence to support survival benefit of open surgery for early-stage cervical cancer

A study led by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center confirms that minimally invasive surgery for early-stage cervical cancer is linked to higher rates of recurrence and death compared with open surgery.

11 Jun 2020

Fish oil may be an effective treatment for depression, study shows

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry shows that patient-derived adult stem cells can be used to model major depressive disorder and test how a patient may respond to medication.

11 Jun 2020

Electronic food vouchers provide refugee children with better health and nutrition

Electronic food vouchers provided young Rohingya children in Bangladeshi refugee camps with better health and nutrition than direct food assistance, according to new research led by Cornell University, in conjunction with the International Food Policy Research Institute.

11 Jun 2020

Improving reading proficiency may lead to fewer youth homicides, study shows

A good education system has long been linked with providing opportunity for people to get better jobs and escape poverty.

11 Jun 2020

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WVU researchers develop new diagnostic and antibody tests for COVID-19

The egg decides which sperm fertilizes it

Researchers explore amino acids for a new diet approach

Synthetic nanobodies potent neutralizers for SARS-CoV-2

Progression and severity of COVID-19 highly dependant on cytokine changes

COVID-19 poses a global threat to the entire nervous system

Treatment with vitamin A analog improves visual function in diabetic mice

Familial severe psychiatric history affects treatment of bipolar disorder patients

High-intensity interval training could be beneficial for people with spinal cord injuries

Novel immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy combo for pleural mesothelioma shows promise

Study identifies gaps in surgical care

Strength training increases muscle strength and size in patients with cirrhosis

Nutritional study shows wide range of metabolic responses after eating in healthy adults

Study: Many pediatric intensive care patients may not be getting rehabilitation therapy

Study examines link between physical activity and frailty among older adults

People with diabetes have increased risk for bone fractures

Study provides evidence to support survival benefit of open surgery for early-stage cervical cancer

Fish oil may be an effective treatment for depression, study shows

Electronic food vouchers provide refugee children with better health and nutrition

Improving reading proficiency may lead to fewer youth homicides, study shows

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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