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What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

A new study assessed the safety of the oral administration of Molnupiravir to elderly patients––aged 80 or older, hospitalized with COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

A disorder called hereditary hemochromatosis, caused by a gene mutation, results in the body absorbing too much iron, leading to tissue damage and conditions like liver disease, heart problems and diabetes.

1 Aug 2022

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes exceptional research in mental illness

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced the winners of its 2022 Klerman and Freedman Prizes, recognizing exceptional clinical and basic research in mental illness.

1 Aug 2022

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

Does eating more meat - especially red meat and processed meat - raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, and if so, why? Despite intense study, the impact of animal source foods on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is vigorously debated, and the mechanisms underlying potential effects of animal proteins remain unclear.

1 Aug 2022

NIH provides $11.2 million grant to support neuroscience-related research at Kansas State

The Cognitive and Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity Center, or CNAP, at Kansas State University will continue important neuroscience-related research, thanks to a grant of $11.2 million from the National Institutes of Health.

1 Aug 2022

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

A new study examined how ACE2 and DPP4 has evolved using the bat genetic dataset as well as other mammal species.

1 Aug 2022

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

The article, published in the journal Redox Biology by the group of Dr. Manel Esteller, shows that epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia and show a new target for treatment with experimental drugs.

1 Aug 2022

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the potential of nanosponges against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

Researchers assessed the binding of Galanthus nivalis agglutinin to SARS-CoV-2 variants.

1 Aug 2022

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

The main challenges associated with existing lung cancer drugs are severe side effects and drug resistance. There is hence a constant need to explore new molecules for improving the survival rate and quality of life of lung cancer patients.

1 Aug 2022

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Researchers evaluated viral mutations in two patients with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Aug 2022

The first viral metagenomic analysis of the soprano pipistrelle bat of Sweden

In a recent study published in Viruses, researchers characterized the virome of Pipistrellus pygmaeus bats of Sweden.

1 Aug 2022

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Researchers assessed the pre-existing cross-protective immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and spike protein before the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals residing in North and South America, Europe and Africa in vitro and in vivo.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A recent study published in Nutrients found that vitamin D is vital for lung protection from viral infection.

1 Aug 2022

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers examined the aspects of cognitive impairment after hospitalization due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

1 Aug 2022

What is the immunopathogenesis of pediatric COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 infection in children.

1 Aug 2022

Meta-analysis on the persistence and prognosis of taste and smell dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess taste and smell recovery in COVID-19 and prognostic indicators of the recovery.

1 Aug 2022

CrestOptics’ DeepSIM super resolution confocal microscope module named by Microscopy Today as a top 10 best microscopy innovation of 2022

CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, has been recognised as developing one of the ten best microscopy innovations in the 2022 Microscopy Today Innovation Awards, DeepSIM.

1 Aug 2022

Medical Science News

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

Gene mutation responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis may be a risk factor for movement disorders

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation recognizes exceptional research in mental illness

Study quantifies link between red meat intake, gut microbiome, and cardiovascular disease in older adults

NIH provides $11.2 million grant to support neuroscience-related research at Kansas State

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

The first viral metagenomic analysis of the soprano pipistrelle bat of Sweden

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

What is the immunopathogenesis of pediatric COVID-19?

Meta-analysis on the persistence and prognosis of taste and smell dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

CrestOptics’ DeepSIM super resolution confocal microscope module named by Microscopy Today as a top 10 best microscopy innovation of 2022

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

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