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A new model linking SARS-CoV-2 viral load to infectiousness may guide further testing strategy

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5 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 ORF10 degrades mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein to suppress immune response

A novel mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 inhibits the innate immune response; that is, ORF10 induces mitophagy-mediated MAVS degradation by binding to NIX.

5 Dec 2021

Scientists identify molecular features of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 spike

New study identifies diverse molecular features of public antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

5 Dec 2021

The emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and its VOCs

A review article discusses the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of variants of concern.

5 Dec 2021

Systematic review: The involvement of bitter taste receptors in cancer

Humans have 25 different types of functional bitter taste receptors. These are found on our tongue, where they facilitate the taste perception of bitter tasting compounds. In addition, there are increasing findings that cells of extra-oral organs also have such receptors.

4 Dec 2021

New test can quickly and easily assess antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised a test to quickly and easily assess how well a person's neutralizing antibodies fight infection from multiple variants of COVID-19 such as Delta and the newly discovered Omicron variant.

4 Dec 2021

Targeting the brain should be the focus of ALS therapy, not just spinal cord

The brain is indeed a target for treating ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered.

4 Dec 2021

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels, while eating only during the daytime might prevent the higher glucose levels now linked with a nocturnal work life.

4 Dec 2021

Study reveals source of the brain's resting energy drain

Pound for pound, the brain consumes vastly more energy than other organs, and, puzzlingly, it remains a fuel-guzzler even when its neurons are not firing signals called neurotransmitters to each other.

4 Dec 2021

Elevated heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia

Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

3 Dec 2021

HyVIS project to develop bionic synapses for retinal prostheses

HyVIS, the European project coordinated by the IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology), is about to start.

3 Dec 2021

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

A new study provided evidence of a lower 24-week risk of COVID-19–related outcomes among recipients of the mRNA-1273 vaccine, compared to their counterparts who received the BNT162b2 vaccine.

3 Dec 2021

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

A new study reports that BNT162b2 booster doses are safe and have shown enhancement in short-term protection against the Delta variant.

3 Dec 2021

Quantum mechanical model offers insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Researchers used an ab initio full quantum mechanical model to characterize the spike protein RBD interactions with host cells and gain mechanistic insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution.

3 Dec 2021

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Researchers used an SEIR type compartmental model to predict the dynamics of COVID-19 transmission in the USA.

3 Dec 2021

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

Researchers characterized the two novel AY.43 sublineages of the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant with probable Brazilian origin.

3 Dec 2021

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Researchers from the USA discuss the development and validation of CRISPR-Cas12-based COVID-19 variant DETECTR® assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2021

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

The paper describes a national cohort study including all children in Scotland between the ages of 5 and 17 years who were part of the Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of COVID-19 (EAVE II).

3 Dec 2021

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

A recent study reports neutralizing efficacy for a fused peptide-antibody molecule against SARS-CoV-2, providing hope that therapeutic neutralizing antibodies may soon be available.

3 Dec 2021

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

Green tea has been said to have a variety of health benefits. In this interview, we speak to Professor Micheal Ristow about his latest research into green tea.

3 Dec 2021

Medical Science News

A new model linking SARS-CoV-2 viral load to infectiousness may guide further testing strategy

SARS-CoV-2 ORF10 degrades mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein to suppress immune response

Scientists identify molecular features of antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 spike

The emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 and its VOCs

Systematic review: The involvement of bitter taste receptors in cancer

New test can quickly and easily assess antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Targeting the brain should be the focus of ALS therapy, not just spinal cord

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

Study reveals source of the brain's resting energy drain

Elevated heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia

HyVIS project to develop bionic synapses for retinal prostheses

Evaluating comparative effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines among US veterans

Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in New York State

Quantum mechanical model offers insights into SARS-CoV-2 evolution

Predicting COVID-19 transmission dynamics in the USA

Characterization of two novel SARS-CoV-2 delta variant sublineages

CRISPR-based DETECTR® assay for faster SARS-CoV-2 surveillance

Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization among children with markers of uncontrolled asthma

Novel peptide-antibody fusion molecule enhances SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization

Green tea shown to increase the defensive capabilities of cells

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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