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World's most sophisticated COVID-19 sequencing system

In response to the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United Kingdom, the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) consortium was formed to rapidly sequence SARS-CoV-2 genomes as part of a national-scale genomic surveillance strategy.

29 Jul 2021

NIH scientists demonstrate efficient aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters

Researchers in the United States have demonstrated the efficient aerosol transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – in a hamster model.

29 Jul 2021

A quantitative assessment of SARS-CoV-2 bioaerosol production

In an effort to improve the sensitivity and sample recovery of mask sampling, researchers developed a mask sampling tool to assess bioaerosol variation.

28 Jul 2021

Removing RNA-binding protein in subtype of leukemia can help to slow the cancer's development

Removing a protein that is often overexpressed in a rare and aggressive subtype of leukemia can help to slow the cancer's development and significantly increase the likelihood of survival, according to a study in mice led by scientists at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

28 Jul 2021

Foods high in flavonoids may lower risk of cognitive decline

A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.

28 Jul 2021

Natural compound prevents, reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the compound farnesol, found naturally in herbs, and berries and other fruits, prevents and reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mouse studies.

28 Jul 2021

Improvements in neural learning processes linked to reduced symptoms of depression

Virginia Tech scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have identified neural learning processes to be associated with symptoms of depression and linked improvements in these processes to improved symptoms in research participants being treated for depression.

28 Jul 2021

Research shows how brain mechanisms of fatigue influence people’s motivation to work

Fatigue - the feeling of exhaustion from doing effortful tasks - is something we all experience daily. It makes us lose motivation and want to take a break.

28 Jul 2021

SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific antibodies induced in breast milk by COVID-19 vaccines

An interesting new paper examines how these vaccines can help young patient populations to withstand the virus.

27 Jul 2021

Study suggests mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines remain effective against variants

A study reports that many VOCs are associated with impaired reduction in their susceptibility to neutralization by COVID-19 vaccines.

27 Jul 2021

Impaired immune response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in immunocompromised patients

A new study describes how immunocompromised vaccine recipients may not always respond as expected to the COVID-19 vaccine.

27 Jul 2021

Biomarker shows potential to predict immunotherapy benefit for breast cancer patients

A biomarker that has proven to be a predictor for response to immunotherapies in melanoma patients also has clinical relevance for breast cancer patients, according to a new study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

27 Jul 2021

Study finds how decisions are relayed back into visual processing parts of the brain

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered that decisions based on visual information, which involve a complex stream of data flowing forward and backwards along the brain's visual pathways, is broadcast widely to neurons in the visual system, including to those that are not being used to make the decision.

27 Jul 2021

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World's most sophisticated COVID-19 sequencing system

NIH scientists demonstrate efficient aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters

A quantitative assessment of SARS-CoV-2 bioaerosol production

Removing RNA-binding protein in subtype of leukemia can help to slow the cancer's development

Foods high in flavonoids may lower risk of cognitive decline

Natural compound prevents, reverses brain damage linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

Improvements in neural learning processes linked to reduced symptoms of depression

Research shows how brain mechanisms of fatigue influence people’s motivation to work

SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific antibodies induced in breast milk by COVID-19 vaccines

Study suggests mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines remain effective against variants

Impaired immune response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in immunocompromised patients

Biomarker shows potential to predict immunotherapy benefit for breast cancer patients

Study finds how decisions are relayed back into visual processing parts of the brain

3D-bioprinted cardiac patches show therapeutic, regenerative potential for treating ischemic cardiomyopathy

Physical pain induces relapse of alcohol consumption, research shows

Facebook poll suggests breakthrough infections are linked to long COVID

Scientists uncover genetics involved in COVID-19 induced respiratory failure

Study shows inhalable nanocatchers can protect lung cells against SARS-CoV-2

Study could lead to blood-based diagnostic test for schizophrenia

One dose of mRNA vaccine reduced COVID risk for at least four months in health care workers

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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