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Study finds low-risk of spillover SARS-CoV-2 infection from domestic cats

A recent study published in the journal One Health assessed whether the presence of a domestic cat adds to the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the household members after a human index case introduces the infection.

28 Mar 2022

Neurons in the brain's striatum encode information about potential outcomes of decisions

When we make complex decisions, we have to take many factors into account. Some choices have a high payoff but carry potential risks; others are lower risk but may have a lower reward associated with them.

28 Mar 2022

Tumor cells camouflage as platelets to go undetected in the bloodstream, finds study

The Liquid Biopsy and Cancer Interception research group—part of the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), in which researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) participate—has discovered that tumor cells pass themselves off as platelets to go undetected in the bloodstream.

28 Mar 2022

New technology could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging

MediSCAPE, a high-speed 3D microscope designed by Columbia Engineers, can see real-time cellular detail in living tissues to guide surgery, speed up tissue analyses, and improve treatments.

28 Mar 2022

Deleting a protein could prevent heart attacks and strokes in humans

Macrophages travel through our arteries, gobbling fat the way Pac-man gobbled ghosts. But fat-filled macrophages can narrow blood vessels and cause heart disease.

28 Mar 2022

Researchers use optoacoustics for high-precision neuromodulation

Neuromodulation plays an important role in deciphering neural circuits and exploring clinical treatment of neurological diseases.

28 Mar 2022

Magneto-activated natural killer cells for treating solid tumors

Cancer immunotherapy - a type of treatment that enlists our own immune cells to attack tumors - has revolutionized the way that many types of cancer are treated. One type of immunotherapy under investigation uses natural killer cells, a type of immune cell that can seek and destroy harmful cells.

28 Mar 2022

Novel drug combination can boost chemoimmunotherapy response in bladder cancer patients

Adding an anti-inflammatory medication to immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy drugs may provide long-term suppression of aggressive bladder tumor growth, according to a proof-of-concept study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators.

28 Mar 2022

Chaperone-mediated autophagy needed to protect against atherosclerosis

Revving up a process that slows down as we age may protect against atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

28 Mar 2022

A cluster of cells in the brainstem found to control the body's response to severe blood loss

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered a cluster of cells in the brainstem that controls the body's response to severe blood loss, a finding which could benefit efforts to develop new treatments for traumatic injuries.

28 Mar 2022

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

In a new study, researchers investigated the effect of SARS-CoV-2 exposure on the severity of influenza in ferrets.

28 Mar 2022

Notable; The Future of Intelligent Automation in Healthcare

In this interview, we speak to Pranay Kapadia, CEO and co-founder at Notable, about their technology and its applications within healthcare.

From Notable 28 Mar 2022

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers applied a previously developed thermostable self-amplifying ribonucleic acid vaccine to COVID-19.

28 Mar 2022

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated the potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients during coughing or intense moistening with saliva.

28 Mar 2022

Durability and functionality of the humoral and T-cell response to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in recovered patients

A recent study investigated the potency and functionality of T-cell and humoral responses against the SARS-CoV-2 wild-type strain and its variants.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers identified the recombination of two SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Mar 2022

Study estimates protection against reinfection following primary SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study investigated the protection provided by the primary SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection.

28 Mar 2022

Mathematical model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission tailored to the unique situation of China

Researchers designed a dynamic mathematical model to simulate the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in China and project its associated burden on healthcare facilities, should the zero-COVID-19 policy be lifted.

28 Mar 2022

Study evaluates receptor-binding domain antibodies for their ability to bind and neutralize Omicron

Researchers evaluated the ability of RBD antibodies to bind to and neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

28 Mar 2022

Severe outcomes in hospitalized children during the Omicron BA.2-dominated fifth wave in Hong Kong

A recent study investigated the disease severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 infection among Hong Kong children.

28 Mar 2022

Medical Science News

Study finds low-risk of spillover SARS-CoV-2 infection from domestic cats

Neurons in the brain's striatum encode information about potential outcomes of decisions

Tumor cells camouflage as platelets to go undetected in the bloodstream, finds study

New technology could replace conventional biopsies and histology with real-time imaging

Deleting a protein could prevent heart attacks and strokes in humans

Researchers use optoacoustics for high-precision neuromodulation

Magneto-activated natural killer cells for treating solid tumors

Novel drug combination can boost chemoimmunotherapy response in bladder cancer patients

Chaperone-mediated autophagy needed to protect against atherosclerosis

A cluster of cells in the brainstem found to control the body's response to severe blood loss

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

Notable; The Future of Intelligent Automation in Healthcare

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Durability and functionality of the humoral and T-cell response to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in recovered patients

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Study estimates protection against reinfection following primary SARS-CoV-2 infection

Mathematical model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission tailored to the unique situation of China

Study evaluates receptor-binding domain antibodies for their ability to bind and neutralize Omicron

Severe outcomes in hospitalized children during the Omicron BA.2-dominated fifth wave in Hong Kong

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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