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Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Researchers surveyed over 360 COVID-19 patients to characterize the SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequence diversity of individual infections.

21 Apr 2022

Intranasal nanoparticle STING agonist with immunoantiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed an immunoantiviral, NanoSTING, and demonstrated its broad-spectrum antiviral properties in hamsters and mice.

21 Apr 2022

What impact are ultra-processed diets having on our planet?

In this interview, we speak to Fernanda Marrocos about her latest research that investigated the impacts ultra-processed diets are having on our planet.

21 Apr 2022

Study reveals how beta activity may control inhibitory brain mechanisms to coordinate natural behavior

Keeping our eyes focused on what we reach for, whether it be an item at the grocery store or a ground ball on the baseball field, may appear seamless, but, in fact, is due to a complex neurological process involving intricate timing and coordination.

21 Apr 2022

DNA abnormality explains insensitivity to chemotherapy in germ cell cancer

Extra copies of a piece of DNA partly explain insensitivity to chemotherapy in germ cell cancer, a new study shows.

20 Apr 2022

RNA splicing abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

This study entailed the integration of multiple-omics datasets to examine the dysregulation in the host splicing mechanism and alteration in protein isoforms among COVID-19 patients.

20 Apr 2022

New insight into SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens door to new viral inhibitors

A recent study has revealed a full cycle of substrate cleavage for the main protease of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – providing, in turn, a steadfast foundation for developing potent new viral inhibitors. The paper was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

20 Apr 2022

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

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Study evaluates SARS-CoV-2 whole genome data from patients and staff in the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Intranasal nanoparticle STING agonist with immunoantiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

What impact are ultra-processed diets having on our planet?

Study reveals how beta activity may control inhibitory brain mechanisms to coordinate natural behavior

DNA abnormality explains insensitivity to chemotherapy in germ cell cancer

RNA splicing abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

New insight into SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens door to new viral inhibitors

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

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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