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Regular blood tests can identify prostate cancer patients who are resistant to treatment

Regular blood tests before and during chemotherapy for prostate cancer can detect whether or not a patient is resistant or developing resistance to treatment with docetaxel, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival.

11 Nov 2021

Study links noise-induced inner ear nerve damage to endolymphatic hydrops

Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker or an ear-splitting concert, is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss. Research suggests that 12% or more of the world population is at risk for noise-induced loss of hearing.

11 Nov 2021

Orgasmic meditation produces a distinctive pattern of brain function, study finds

In a first-ever study, orgasmic meditation, a unique spiritual practice that uses stimulation of a woman's clitoris as its focus, has been found to produce a distinctive pattern of brain function, according to a study published in the journal, Frontiers in Psychology on Nov 11th.

11 Nov 2021

Study may pave the way for a more personalized approach to COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment

Using some of the most advanced molecular sequencing tools available to evaluate COVID-19 rapid autopsy tissues, researchers have identified four major regulatory pathways, specific molecular effectors behind COVID-19 symptoms, and differences that drive diverging clinical courses among individual patients.

11 Nov 2021

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Patients not only have to fight their diseases but also must deal with the pain – the more severe the condition, the more painful the injections.

11 Nov 2021

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Norway spend fewer days in the hospital

A recent study looks at how mRNA vaccination affects hospitalization and ICU admission in COVID-19 breakthrough infections.

11 Nov 2021

Reduced levels of coenzyme A may exacerbate cardiac dysfunction during heart failure

Reduced levels of coenzyme A (CoA) worsen heart failure and likely help exacerbate cardiac dysfunction during heart failure, according to a new study.

11 Nov 2021

Special bioactive scaffolds lead to greater functional recovery from spinal cord injury in mice

In mice with a spinal cord injury, mixing materials including bioactive sequences formed a polymer meshwork that improved axon regrowth, angiogenesis, and neuronal cell survival.

11 Nov 2021

RT-LAMP coupled solid-state nanopores for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers discuss a highly sensitive, specific, and rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection platform by coupling the RT-LAMP with glass nanopore sensors.

11 Nov 2021

Researchers receive a five-year grant renewal to discover and validate VCID biomarkers

Researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging recently received a five-year grant renewal of their MarkVCID program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award total is more than $6 million.

11 Nov 2021

Protein in the blood could predict type 2 diabetes many years before diagnosis

A large study led by Lund University in Sweden has identified a protein in the blood that could predict type 2 diabetes up to nineteen years before the onset of the disease.

11 Nov 2021

New therapy harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis, repair tissue after spinal cord injuries

Northwestern University investigators have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.

11 Nov 2021

Long-lasting anti-spike and anti-membrane antibodies can differentiate between COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Researchers have been investigating which other proteins remain prevalent long enough for tests against them to be worthwhile.

11 Nov 2021

New Delta sublineage shows no additional resistance to neutralization

Researchers are attempting to determine the ability of this new sublineage to avoid neutralization by antibodies elicited from vaccination.

11 Nov 2021

Immunity following COVID-19 vaccination and natural infection in India

The researchers evaluated immune response markers in a cross-section of people from the Indian state of West Bengal, including those vaccinated with either Covishield or Covaxin, the unvaccinated cohort, and the naturally infected.

11 Nov 2021

Association between SARS-CoV-2 infections and areal level deprivation and ethnicity in England

A new study from the UK shows that the presence of inequality favors a heavier impact and that this showed dynamic changes as policies changed and newer virus variants emerged.

11 Nov 2021

COVID-19 trends identified from multiple linked EHR

In this study, the sociodemographic factors, occurrence of health conditions, the effect of the first and second waves in England, and vaccination effects, were considered separately.

11 Nov 2021

Corrected method for more accurate estimation of SARS-CoV-2 reproduction number

Scientists have recently proposed and applied a correction to EpiEstim, a statistical method to estimate the time-dependent transmission of infectious disease during an epidemic.

11 Nov 2021

Phage-like particle system provides a platform for quick and easy vaccine generation

In this study, researchers report on the development of a monovalent lambda PLP-based vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 or MERS-Cov through decoration with the spike RBD proteins from either virus.

11 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a new approach for personalized robotic exosuit assistance

People rarely walk at a constant speed and a single incline. We change speed when rushing to the next appointment, catching a crosswalk signal, or going for a casual stroll in the park.

10 Nov 2021

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Regular blood tests can identify prostate cancer patients who are resistant to treatment

Study links noise-induced inner ear nerve damage to endolymphatic hydrops

Orgasmic meditation produces a distinctive pattern of brain function, study finds

Study may pave the way for a more personalized approach to COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Norway spend fewer days in the hospital

Reduced levels of coenzyme A may exacerbate cardiac dysfunction during heart failure

Special bioactive scaffolds lead to greater functional recovery from spinal cord injury in mice

RT-LAMP coupled solid-state nanopores for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers receive a five-year grant renewal to discover and validate VCID biomarkers

Protein in the blood could predict type 2 diabetes many years before diagnosis

New therapy harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis, repair tissue after spinal cord injuries

Long-lasting anti-spike and anti-membrane antibodies can differentiate between COVID-19 infection and vaccination

New Delta sublineage shows no additional resistance to neutralization

Immunity following COVID-19 vaccination and natural infection in India

Association between SARS-CoV-2 infections and areal level deprivation and ethnicity in England

COVID-19 trends identified from multiple linked EHR

Corrected method for more accurate estimation of SARS-CoV-2 reproduction number

Phage-like particle system provides a platform for quick and easy vaccine generation

Researchers develop a new approach for personalized robotic exosuit assistance

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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