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Convalescent plasma post-vaccination increases binding and neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study assesses the boost in antibodies against SARS-CoV-2)variants post-vaccination in plasma samples from previously infected COVID-19 patients.

7 Nov 2021

Using deductive reasoning based on particle physics' principles in aging research

Aging-US published "Applying deductive reasoning and the principles of particle physics to aging research" which reported that aging research currently lacks a common conceptual framework, and one challenge in establishing it is the fact that aging is a highly complex process.

7 Nov 2021

Therapeutics that target ceramides may help treat cardiometabolic disease

Therapeutics that target lipids called ceramides might hold potential for treating cardiometabolic disease, argues a review article published November 5th in the journal Trends in Pharmacological Sciences.

7 Nov 2021

Deletion of ABI3 gene in the brain may increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

When immune cells move throughout the brain, they act as the first line of defense against viruses, toxic materials and damaged neurons, rushing over to clear out them.

7 Nov 2021

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

7 Nov 2021

Arginine treatment enhances effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases

Treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases, in a proof-of-concept, randomized clinical trial from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Angel H. Roffo Cancer Institute.

7 Nov 2021

Prescription drug for multiple sclerosis improves memory in Alzheimer's mouse model

Losing memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a symptom of the disease that depletes a patient's quality of life. Improving memory and slowing cognitive changes caused by the disease is an ongoing challenge for researchers seeking to develop novel therapies.

7 Nov 2021

Study discovers how the immune system triggers an 'emergency' dendritic cell response during infection

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found how the immune system triggers an 'emergency' dendritic cell response during infection, with dendritic cells at the site of infection being reinforced by new cells which travel from the bone marrow.

6 Nov 2021

Neural synchrony found to be predictive for favorable outcome after coma

Coma patients in ICU, e.g. after cardiac arrest, have been targeted in research projects for many years. One of the key questions is how to predict the outcome after coma. Current approaches are often based on qualitative assessment of electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns.

6 Nov 2021

Study identifies RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors

Many patients with prostate cancer are treated with drugs that lower or block hormones that fuel tumor growth. While the drugs are effective for a time, most patients eventually develop resistance to these therapies.

6 Nov 2021

New type of COVID vaccine potentially easier to produce and does not need refrigeration

Currently available COVID vaccines require cold storage and sophisticated manufacturing capacity, which makes it difficult to produce and distribute them widely, especially in less developed countries.

6 Nov 2021

Study opens a window for new therapeutic approaches to ovarian cancer

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a cellular interaction that is essential to the ability of the immune system's cytotoxic T lymphocytes to destroy ovarian tumors and shown that its engagement could help determine the efficacy of checkpoint blockade immunotherapy in a variety of cancers.

6 Nov 2021

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Convalescent plasma post-vaccination increases binding and neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Using deductive reasoning based on particle physics' principles in aging research

Therapeutics that target ceramides may help treat cardiometabolic disease

Deletion of ABI3 gene in the brain may increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

Maternal exposure to flame retardants linked with ASD-relevant behavioral traits in offspring

Arginine treatment enhances effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases

Prescription drug for multiple sclerosis improves memory in Alzheimer's mouse model

Study discovers how the immune system triggers an 'emergency' dendritic cell response during infection

Neural synchrony found to be predictive for favorable outcome after coma

Study identifies RNA molecule that suppresses prostate tumors

New type of COVID vaccine potentially easier to produce and does not need refrigeration

Study opens a window for new therapeutic approaches to ovarian cancer

Key link between chronic stress and cancer discovered

Experts gain insights into pathomechanisms of dilated cardiomyopathy

Study identifies serotonin as a possible trigger of flare-ups in Crohn's disease

Researchers use suction method to deliver SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine in lab tests

Study uncovers a process in cells that may limit infectivity of SARS-CoV-2

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine elicits durable specific memory T-cell response

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

Clear communication needed with college students regarding COVID-19 vaccine procedures and cost

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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