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New study sheds light on why many COVID-19 patients suffer from hypoxia

A new study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports by University of Alberta researchers is shedding light on why many COVID-19 patients, even those not in hospital, are suffering from hypoxia--a potentially dangerous condition in which there is decreased oxygenation in the body's tissues.

2 Jun 2021

Zebrafish study shows how early exposure to cannabinoids reduces later neural activity

Zebrafish exposed to the leading cannabinoids found in cannabis in the earliest stages of development suffer a significant drop in neural activity later in life, according to a University of Alberta study that has implications for prenatal development in humans.

2 Jun 2021

Novel SARS-CoV-2 variants partially resistant to infection- and vaccine-induced immunity, study finds

A recent study conducted by a team of scientists in the Netherlands has revealed that while severely affected hospitalized COVID-19 patients and vaccinated individuals are capable of neutralizing the B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1 variants of SARS-CoV-2, a significant proportion of non-hospitalized patients with less severe COVID-19 remain susceptible to these viral variants.

2 Jun 2021

Smoking in early puberty in boys may affect the health of future generations, study shows

Smoking in early puberty in boys may have negative consequences for their future generations of offspring, a study from the University of Bergen shows.

2 Jun 2021

Could higher carnitine levels in the blood protect against severe COVID-19?

Researchers at the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK, found that carnitine and its derivative acetyl-carnitine provide a protective effect against severe COVID-19. Doubling of carnitine or acetyl-carnitine is tied to a 40-percent reduction risk of disease progression.

2 Jun 2021

Could certain genes be associated with a loss of smell in some COVID-19 patients?

Researchers at the 23andMe COVID-19 Team, who help search for genetic links associated with the severity of COVID-19, found that the genes UGT2A1 and UGT2A2 may be associated with the loss of smell in those infected with SARS-CoV-2.

2 Jun 2021

Could semen quality indicate SARS-CoV-2 insult susceptibility in polluted areas?

In a recent review in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Italian researchers focused on “the evidence that correlates the degree and type of pollution with the increased susceptibility of many countries to this pandemic and proposes human semen as an early marker of the environmental health and the general health of individuals.” Their observations are based on a robust body of experimental evidence.

2 Jun 2021

Study identifies protein that could be the key to improving heart attack treatment outcomes

A new study led by researchers at Washington State University has identified a protein that could be the key to improving treatment outcomes after a heart attack.

2 Jun 2021

New vaccine candidate with RBD and N protein targets protects against SARS-CoV-2 in preclinical trials

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances, explores the immunization of RBD with the P2 epitope of tetanus toxoid, to enhance its immunogenicity, and also tests the benefit of N protein in the vaccine.

2 Jun 2021

Can immunity form and interaction with seasonal coronaviruses influence SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology?

A new study hypothesizes that cross-protection from seasonal epidemics of HCoVs could not only affect SARS-CoV-2 transmission but also protect children from the disease.

2 Jun 2021

Could 3D printed swabs be used to collect COVID-19 test samples?

Researchers have evaluated 3D printed sample collection swabs made in-house and found them to be a reliable alternative to commercial swabs.

2 Jun 2021

Methamphetamine users more susceptible to have medical, mental, and substance use issues

People who use methamphetamine are nearly twice as likely to have medical multimorbidity, and over three times as likely to have a mental illness.

2 Jun 2021

A newly developed electronic ‘nose’ could identify COVID-19-infection

Developing rapid diagnostic tools is key to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and a new electronic-based ‘nose’ detector could identify cases in 80 seconds.

2 Jun 2021

“Cognitive clock” emerges as a new way to measure brain health

Researchers have developed a novel method to monitor the brain health of patients to improve the early diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases.

2 Jun 2021

How antibody production in the lungs can determine severe respiratory infections

Recent findings describe how the presence of certain antibodies within the lungs can induce an immune response to minimize the effects of these infections.

2 Jun 2021

SARS-CoV-2 can be neutralized by UV-A and UV-B

Since the end of the 1800s, Ultra-violet (UV) light has been widely documented for its germicidal properties. The UV-C light produced by low-pressure mercury tubes is widely used for disinfecting wastewater, closed environments, and biological products and is well-established, safe, and economical. UV light can have a germicidal effect on bacteria and viruses.

2 Jun 2021

Natural Killer cells acts as a potential target of immunotherapy, shows study

Despite a name straight from a Tarantino movie, natural killer (NK) cells are your allies when it comes to fighting infections and cancer.

2 Jun 2021

Revolutionary material senses and powers itself, may lead to new generation of living structures

From the biggest bridges to the smallest medical implants, sensors are everywhere, and for good reason: The ability to sense and monitor changes before they become problems can be both cost-saving and life-saving.

2 Jun 2021

Depleting SIRPα-deficient in macrophages activate tumor antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells

In a study that will be published in Nature Communications on May 28, 2021, a research team led by Dr. Yuan Liu from Georgia State University reports that intratumoral SIRPα-deficient macrophages activate tumor antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells to eliminate various syngeneic cancers under radiotherapy.

2 Jun 2021

Mice study shows that Western diet can lead to NASH, liver fibrosis

Apart from lifestyle interventions, there are currently no approved treatments for NASH. A liver transplant is sometimes the only remedy.

2 Jun 2021

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New study sheds light on why many COVID-19 patients suffer from hypoxia

Zebrafish study shows how early exposure to cannabinoids reduces later neural activity

Novel SARS-CoV-2 variants partially resistant to infection- and vaccine-induced immunity, study finds

Smoking in early puberty in boys may affect the health of future generations, study shows

Could higher carnitine levels in the blood protect against severe COVID-19?

Could certain genes be associated with a loss of smell in some COVID-19 patients?

Could semen quality indicate SARS-CoV-2 insult susceptibility in polluted areas?

Study identifies protein that could be the key to improving heart attack treatment outcomes

New vaccine candidate with RBD and N protein targets protects against SARS-CoV-2 in preclinical trials

Can immunity form and interaction with seasonal coronaviruses influence SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology?

Could 3D printed swabs be used to collect COVID-19 test samples?

Methamphetamine users more susceptible to have medical, mental, and substance use issues

A newly developed electronic ‘nose’ could identify COVID-19-infection

“Cognitive clock” emerges as a new way to measure brain health

How antibody production in the lungs can determine severe respiratory infections

SARS-CoV-2 can be neutralized by UV-A and UV-B

Natural Killer cells acts as a potential target of immunotherapy, shows study

Revolutionary material senses and powers itself, may lead to new generation of living structures

Depleting SIRPα-deficient in macrophages activate tumor antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells

Mice study shows that Western diet can lead to NASH, liver fibrosis

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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