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Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Researchers at The University of Queensland have developed a mathematical model that can predict the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, potentially speeding-up the development of new vaccines.

14 Mar 2022

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that the link between 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health outcomes, such as heart attack and stroke, may not be as strong as previously thought.

14 Mar 2022

Novel nanocapsules offer solution for improving the efficacy of chemodynamic oncotherapy

In a paper published on Small recently, a collaborated research team led by Prof. WANG Hui from High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of hollow cuprous carbon (HCONC) by one-step hydrothermal method as well as their applications in efficient chemodynamic therapy.

14 Mar 2022

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

In partnership with SLAS 2022, we spoke to Professor Michael Snyder about his latest research that investigates wearables and their future within healthcare.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 14 Mar 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

In a new study, researchers evaluated the kinetics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 viremia.

14 Mar 2022

Current evidence that vitamin D is effective against COVID-19 neurological sequelae

Researchers analyze the available scientific evidence supporting vitamin D as a neuroprotective agent against the neurological sequelae of COVID-19.

14 Mar 2022

Conformational variation of the SARS-CoV-2 energy landscape

Researchers demonstrate that the energy landscape of SARS-CoV-2 exhibits significant conformational variation.

14 Mar 2022

Efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on N95 masks by an antimicrobial coating

In a recent study, researchers demonstrate that Goldshield75 coating inactivated SARS-CoV-2 on N95 filters and masks.

14 Mar 2022

COVID-19 incidence in K-12 schools in mask-required vs. mask-optional settings

Researchers evaluate the impact of wearing facemasks by students in schools and the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Mar 2022

Factors influencing cross-protective serological immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in Asians

Researchers assessed the impact of demographic variability on the Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine-induced serological immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and variants of interest.

14 Mar 2022

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

Scientists simulate different scenarios using facemasks through a computational Monte Carlo simulation model.

14 Mar 2022

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Researchers demonstrate enhanced loss-of-function editing of CRISPR/Cas9 in human cells.

14 Mar 2022

Role of carboxypeptidase U in severe COVID-19

A new study measured both proCPU and CPU+CPUi over time to determine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the CPU system.

14 Mar 2022

In silico screening of natural ACE2 inhibitors

Researchers identify potential ACE2 inhibitors through a virtual screening protocol.

14 Mar 2022

Neutralizing activity of therapeutic antibodies against clinical strains of BA.1 and BA.2 sub-lineages of the Omicron variant

Researchers conducted an in vitro analysis to assess the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and BA.1 variants.

14 Mar 2022

Immunobridging study shows immunogenicity in adolescents receiving SARS-CoV-2 mRNA and inactivated vaccines

A recent study assessed the reactogenicity and immunogenicity induced by SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in adolescent individuals.

14 Mar 2022

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

Researchers evaluated the survival benefit conferred by PLEX in patients with severe COVID-19 and cytokine-storm syndrome.

14 Mar 2022

New approach to send ‘friendly’ nano-particles into the body shows promising results

A new approach to send ‘friendly’ nano-particles into a patient’s blood stream has shown promising results by modifying the surface of these potential drug, vaccine or cancer treatment delivery objects to encourage the best result.

14 Mar 2022

CR Forum to honor Cleveland Clinic researcher with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award

Paul Marasco, PhD, Associate Staff, Department of Biomedical Engineering at Cleveland Clinic, will be honored with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award by the Clinical Research Forum (CR Forum).

12 Mar 2022

Tumor cells’ 'ferroaddiction' can be exploited to deliver powerful anticancer drugs

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered that cells carrying the most common mutation found in human cancer accumulate large amounts of ferrous iron and that this "ferroaddiction" can be exploited to specifically deliver powerful anticancer drugs without harming normal, healthy cells.

11 Mar 2022

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Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

Link between 'bad' cholesterol and CVD outcomes may not be as strong as previously believed

Novel nanocapsules offer solution for improving the efficacy of chemodynamic oncotherapy

Can wearables transform the future of healthcare?

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

Current evidence that vitamin D is effective against COVID-19 neurological sequelae

Conformational variation of the SARS-CoV-2 energy landscape

Efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on N95 masks by an antimicrobial coating

COVID-19 incidence in K-12 schools in mask-required vs. mask-optional settings

Factors influencing cross-protective serological immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants in Asians

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Role of carboxypeptidase U in severe COVID-19

In silico screening of natural ACE2 inhibitors

Neutralizing activity of therapeutic antibodies against clinical strains of BA.1 and BA.2 sub-lineages of the Omicron variant

Immunobridging study shows immunogenicity in adolescents receiving SARS-CoV-2 mRNA and inactivated vaccines

The impact of PLEX on the survival of patients with severe COVID-19 and the effect on the cytokine release syndrome

New approach to send ‘friendly’ nano-particles into the body shows promising results

CR Forum to honor Cleveland Clinic researcher with a 2022 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award

Tumor cells’ 'ferroaddiction' can be exploited to deliver powerful anticancer drugs

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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