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Geoengineering the climate could redistribute malaria risk in tropical countries

Geoengineering the climate would have massive repercussions for the health of billions of people at risk of malaria who live in tropical countries, according to a new finding by scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and colleagues.

20 Apr 2022

Advancements in HIV science

As far as viruses go, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is quite simple. About 100,000 times smaller than a red blood cell, the virus expresses just a dozen proteins, yet it can establish a lifelong infection that, if left untreated, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and death.

20 Apr 2022

In utero exposure to mother’s drugs may affect development of newborn's brain networks

New study demonstrates that in utero exposure to mother's antiepileptic or antidepressant medication may affect development of the newborn brain networks.

20 Apr 2022

'Epigenetic age' can predict performance on cognitive tests later in life

Epigenetic markers of cognitive aging can predict performance on cognitive tests later in life, according to a study published in the journal Aging.

20 Apr 2022

Blood test can reveal the presence of circulating melanoma cells, research shows

New research in Advanced NanoBiomed Research indicates that testing an individual's blood can reveal the presence of circulating melanoma cells.

20 Apr 2022

New evidence from a zebrafish model may help understand how epileptic seizures originate

New evidence from a zebrafish model of epilepsy may help resolve a debate into how seizures originate, according to Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

20 Apr 2022

Studying the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination using smartwatches and fitness bands

A new study tracked subtle physiological responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination using smart wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness bands.

20 Apr 2022

Investigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike mutations

Researchers investigated the impact of amino acid substitutions of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron on spike protein function, processing, and neutralization susceptibility.

20 Apr 2022

Polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses induced by mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses.

20 Apr 2022

Study investigates co-metabolism during SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers investigated host-virus co-metabolism during a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

20 Apr 2022

Exploring the vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses

In a new study, researchers compared the effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster vaccine to that of the primary vaccine series.

20 Apr 2022

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance on the population of England

A study conducted by the UK Health Security Agency has recently estimated the rate of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 among unvaccinated persons residing in England.

20 Apr 2022

Waning antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2-infected children and adults over time

In a new study, researchers evaluated the duration of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

20 Apr 2022

Study evaluates community-level influences on COVID-19 incidence in England and their variations over time

Researchers assessed community-level impacts on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in England.

20 Apr 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and infected colon epithelial cells

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant on infected human cells and organs.

20 Apr 2022

Study demonstrates subset of vaccine-induced HLA-A*24:02-restricted T cells exhibits enhanced reactivity against the Omicron BA.1 variant

Researchers characterized vaccine-induced T cell response specific for spike proteins of several SARS-CoV-2 variants.

20 Apr 2022

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Geoengineering the climate could redistribute malaria risk in tropical countries

Advancements in HIV science

In utero exposure to mother’s drugs may affect development of newborn's brain networks

'Epigenetic age' can predict performance on cognitive tests later in life

Blood test can reveal the presence of circulating melanoma cells, research shows

New evidence from a zebrafish model may help understand how epileptic seizures originate

Studying the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination using smartwatches and fitness bands

Investigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike mutations

Polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses induced by mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Study investigates co-metabolism during SARS-CoV-2 infection

Exploring the vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance on the population of England

Waning antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2-infected children and adults over time

Study evaluates community-level influences on COVID-19 incidence in England and their variations over time

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and infected colon epithelial cells

Study demonstrates subset of vaccine-induced HLA-A*24:02-restricted T cells exhibits enhanced reactivity against the Omicron BA.1 variant

Persistent loss of smell after COVID-19 associated with altered olfactory epithelial gene expression

CAR T-Cell Therapy: The Future of Cancer and HIV Treatment?

Study evaluates the ocular tropism and the possible ocular transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in animal models

Assessing masking behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic using Alice and Bob’s dating dilemma

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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