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New method measures temperature inside the body for detecting cancer, other diseases

Russian researchers have proposed a method for detecting cancer and other diseases by measuring the temperature inside the body. Results were published in Sensors.

25 Oct 2021

Electroceutical research with widespread implications for regulating spleen function

An international team of researchers, led by University of Houston Cullen Endowed Professor of biomedical engineering Mario Romero-Ortega, has progressed electroceutical research for treatment of diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and sepsis.

25 Oct 2021

Researchers identify genes that cause resistance to treatment of Candida glabrata fungus

It is estimated that 80% of women will suffer from vaginal candidiasis at least once in their lives. In addition to superficial infections, which can be oral or vaginal and do not usually have a serious prognosis, fungi of the Candida genus can cause systemic diseases in immunocompromised individuals and these are fatal in 40% of cases.

25 Oct 2021

CODA trial: Antibiotics now accepted as first-line treatment for people with appendicitis

Antibiotics are now an accepted first-line treatment for most people with appendicitis, according to final results of the Comparing Outcomes of antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) trial, and an updated treatment guideline for appendicitis from the American College of Surgeons.

25 Oct 2021

Air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation, mice study shows

Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions.

25 Oct 2021

Study finds link between genes and amount of bacterial toxins in the blood

Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In a recently completed study, genetic markers were discovered which are associated with a heightened lipopolysaccharide level in the blood.

25 Oct 2021

A new vaccine approach that could prevent future pandemics

News-Medical speaks to Professor Tomohiro Kurosaki about how he has developed a new vaccine approach that could prevent future pandemics.

25 Oct 2021

Development of light-based tool for the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from EMIT bio have developed a biological light unit that can sterilize surfaces, killing SARS-CoV-2.

25 Oct 2021

Are non-human primates at risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure through wastewater contact?

Researchers have been investigating the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to spread to NHP through wastewater.

25 Oct 2021

Molecular features of SARS-CoV-2 variant receptor binding

Researchers have been investigating the changes in receptor binding in these variants that increase the danger they pose.

25 Oct 2021

Study finds FDA-approved drug has potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern

A new study aimed to examine the antiviral potential of atovaquone against the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and other variants of concern.

25 Oct 2021

How pregnancy influences SARS-CoV-2 immune response

A focus article published in Science Translational Medicine highlighted two recently published studies that investigated the response of pregnant women to natural infections and COVID-19 vaccines.

25 Oct 2021

Role of SARS-CoV-2 infection biomarkers in HIV replication

A new study investigates the role of the S100A8/A9 complex in the replication of HIV.

25 Oct 2021

Blood pressure drug increases SARS-CoV-2 receptors in transmission and pathogenesis associated tissues

A new study aimed to determine whether ACE2 targeting drugs change the tissue levels of ACE2 in healthy mice.

25 Oct 2021

Study suggests seropositive individuals produce anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with improved potency and breadth

Researchers isolated single cells among individuals with and without prior infection with the SARS-CoV-2 vaccinated with BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine and compared the nature of the neutralizing antibody response against the original Wuhan virus and the subsequent variants.

25 Oct 2021

Nanoparticle-mediated, slow-release delivery of TT-10 enhances heart attack recovery in mouse model

A heart attack kills heart muscle cells, leading to a scar that weakens the heart, often leading to eventual heart failure. The lack of muscle repair is due to the very limited ability of mammalian heart muscle cells to proliferate, except for a brief period around birth.

25 Oct 2021

Rutgers study links genetic disorders to walking patterns

Rutgers researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome – both linked to autism and health problems – to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers.

25 Oct 2021

Molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain revealed

A new study led by University of California, Irvine researchers is the first to reveal the specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain, and identifies this mechanism as a critical target for disease-modifying medicines.

25 Oct 2021

Innovative in vitro platform to evaluate the cardiotoxicity of chemicals

People are continuously exposed to a huge amount and variety of potentially toxic chemicals present in the surrounding environment, such as pesticides or drugs traces in water, soil, air and living organisms. The combined action of pollutants can increase the risk of toxic effects.

25 Oct 2021

Targeting SARS-CoV-2 with Chaga mushroom – a natural antiviral compound

A new study examines the potential binding interaction of the beneficial components of Chaga mushroom with that of the SARS-CoV-2 RBD.

24 Oct 2021

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New method measures temperature inside the body for detecting cancer, other diseases

Electroceutical research with widespread implications for regulating spleen function

Researchers identify genes that cause resistance to treatment of Candida glabrata fungus

CODA trial: Antibiotics now accepted as first-line treatment for people with appendicitis

Air pollution reduces sperm count by causing brain inflammation, mice study shows

Study finds link between genes and amount of bacterial toxins in the blood

A new vaccine approach that could prevent future pandemics

Development of light-based tool for the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

Are non-human primates at risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure through wastewater contact?

Molecular features of SARS-CoV-2 variant receptor binding

Study finds FDA-approved drug has potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and variants of concern

How pregnancy influences SARS-CoV-2 immune response

Role of SARS-CoV-2 infection biomarkers in HIV replication

Blood pressure drug increases SARS-CoV-2 receptors in transmission and pathogenesis associated tissues

Study suggests seropositive individuals produce anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with improved potency and breadth

Nanoparticle-mediated, slow-release delivery of TT-10 enhances heart attack recovery in mouse model

Rutgers study links genetic disorders to walking patterns

Molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain revealed

Innovative in vitro platform to evaluate the cardiotoxicity of chemicals

Targeting SARS-CoV-2 with Chaga mushroom – a natural antiviral compound

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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