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Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A recent study demonstrated that the phytochemical curcumin is a potent therapeutic prospect against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

29 Apr 2022

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

A new study published in Marine Drugs evaluated the inhibitory effect of three polysaccharides, crude polysaccharide from Hizikia fusiforme (CPHF), crude polysaccharide from Sargassum horneri (CPSH), and crude polysaccharide from abalone viscera (CPAV) on the propagation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

28 Apr 2022

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation proves to be more effective at improving perceived pain reduction

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic pain involves delivering low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord using an implanted device, which modifies or blocks nerve activity to minimize the sensation of pain reaching the brain.

28 Apr 2022

Study offers critical clues into longstanding mystery of deep sleep

Healthy sleep is a basic physiologic need. In its absence, a myriad of processes in the body can go terribly awry. Chronic sleep problems have been linked to mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, among other conditions.

28 Apr 2022

Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide - a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells - that transmit the sensation known as pleasant touch from the skin to the brain.

28 Apr 2022

Therapeutic promise of CAR-T cell bispecific engagers against SARS-CoV-2

A new paper describes a novel method, using a specific molecule to engage T cell receptors and the virus receptor, the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, at the same time.

28 Apr 2022

Evaluating nano alum as a substitute for conventional alum-based vaccine adjuvant

Researchers evaluated the performance and safety of nano alum adjuvant as next-generation coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine antigens.

28 Apr 2022

How do mosquito bites affect immunity?

A new study looks at the immunomodulatory effects of mosquito bites, using Aedes aegypti as the model species and humans as the host.

28 Apr 2022

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Biomedicines, researchers explored the utility of natural killer (NK) cells in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

28 Apr 2022

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Researchers described two studies, the CLOFIT retrospective study and the COTEST real-time study, that investigated if maintaining adequate immune fitness could significantly add to the current strategies of preparedness for COVID-19 and other pandemics.

28 Apr 2022

Exploring oncolytic viral therapeutics and immunotherapies derived from DNA and RNA

A new review initially described the developments in cancer-based medicines that included vaccinations, vector-based techniques, and genome injection using DNA and RNA-based nucleic acid therapeutics.

28 Apr 2022

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers reviewed the ways to develop breastfeeding practices in the era of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

28 Apr 2022

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers analyzed acute kidney injury (AKI) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pediatric patients.

28 Apr 2022

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Researchers from the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics have been investigating O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola virus in order to better understand the disease.

28 Apr 2022

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Researchers identified a human monoclonal antibody (mAb), 87G7, with in vitro neutralizing activity against several SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron.

28 Apr 2022

Non-invasive CGC examination for precision diagnosis of ocular surface diseases in live rabbit eyes

A Korean research team led by Professor Ki Hean Kim, Ph.D. candidates Seonghan Kim and Jungbin Lee (Department of Mechanical Engineering) at POSTECH, in collaboration with Professor Chang Ho Yoon (Department of Ophthalmology) of Seoul National University Hospital and Professor Young-Ho Jung (Department of Ophthalmology) of Eulji Hospital, has successfully demonstrated the non-invasive CGC examination in live rabbit eyes.

28 Apr 2022

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Study finds curcumin is a potential therapeutic agent against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation proves to be more effective at improving perceived pain reduction

Study offers critical clues into longstanding mystery of deep sleep

Scientists identify the neural basis of pleasant touch sensation

Therapeutic promise of CAR-T cell bispecific engagers against SARS-CoV-2

Evaluating nano alum as a substitute for conventional alum-based vaccine adjuvant

How do mosquito bites affect immunity?

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Exploring oncolytic viral therapeutics and immunotherapies derived from DNA and RNA

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Non-invasive CGC examination for precision diagnosis of ocular surface diseases in live rabbit eyes

Study describes ultra-structure of Nipah virus surface glycoprotein

Researchers show how chronic pain leads to maladaptive anxiety in mice

New insights could lead to better treatments for Dravet syndrome and related conditions

New insight into the body’s response to tuberculosis may help design a more effective vaccine

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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