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What are the key factors and impact of interventions in England’s COVID-19 epidemic?

Researchers from Imperial College London provide a mathematical model to help understand how SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of (COVID-19), spread across England in the first two waves of the epidemic, and the effect of various interventions by the government.

18 Jan 2021

Study: Fibroblast hormone promotes movement of hematopoietic stem cells

Discovery expected to contribute towards more effective methods of harvesting stem cells from bone marrow donors.

17 Jan 2021

Study shows how the brain’s circuitry arises spontaneously to process visual information

Researchers have explained how the regularly structured topographic maps in the visual cortex of the brain could arise spontaneously to efficiently process visual information.

17 Jan 2021

Scientists discover new treatment target for osteoarthritis-like knee cartilage degeneration

There is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but a group of scientists believe they've discovered a method through which a simple knee injection could potentially stop the disease's effects.

16 Jan 2021

New nasal spray delivers antipsychotic medication directly to the brain

A team of neuroscientists and engineers at McMaster University has created a nasal spray to deliver antipsychotic medication directly to the brain instead of having it pass through the body.

16 Jan 2021

Researchers measure brain volume differences in HIV-infected individuals

Nearly 38 million people around the world are living with HIV, which, with access to treatment, has become a lifelong chronic condition. Understanding how infection changes the brain, especially in the context of aging, is increasingly important for improving both treatment and quality of life.

16 Jan 2021

IOF and IFCC review describes the current status of assays for reference bone turnover markers

Bone turnover markers (BTMs) in blood and urine are useful tools in monitoring osteoporosis treatment effects and may be useful for improving patient adherence.

16 Jan 2021

Study: NTRK fusions are far more frequently seen in pediatric tumors

In a large study of pediatric cancer patients, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have analyzed the frequency, fusion partners, and clinical outcome of neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusions, which are clinical biomarkers that identify patients suitable for treatment with FDA-approved TRK inhibitors.

16 Jan 2021

Simple blood test can predict which COVID-19 patients are at high risk of severe disease

One of the most vexing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is doctors' inability to predict which newly hospitalized patients will go on to develop severe disease, including complications that require the insertion of a breathing tube, kidney dialysis or other intensive care.

15 Jan 2021

Myelin‐specific T cells implicated in central nervous system disease in monkeys

Scientists have uncovered new clues implicating a type of herpes virus as the cause of a central nervous system disease in monkeys that's similar to multiple sclerosis in people.

15 Jan 2021

Severe COVID-19 linked to genetic make-up of both host and virus, say researchers

A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that the infectivity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 strongly depend on the genetic background of both the virus and the host.

15 Jan 2021

White-tailed deer susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

A team of scientists recently demonstrated that white-tailed deer are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Moreover, the infected animals are capable of transmitting the virus to their non-infected counterparts via indirect contact.

15 Jan 2021

Image-based deep learning haplotype-guided study maps the global adaptation of SARS-CoV-2

A new study used deep learning with image recognition technology to trace the emergence of variants with increased viral fitness. Higher fitness leads to rapid expansion of these lineages in the areas where they are introduced. This type of study could facilitate the development of more effective antibodies and vaccines to help contain the pandemic.

15 Jan 2021

What are the SARS-CoV-2 exposure risks for workers on mink farms?

A new study reports on the risk of COVID-19 among workers on these farms, and in the communities living around such farms.

15 Jan 2021

New antiviral repurposing study finds peptides that could prevent SARS-CoV-2-ACE2 binding

A new study reports the antiviral potential of peptides against SARS-CoV-2's spike protein.

15 Jan 2021

Can cloth masks protect healthcare professionals from SARS-CoV-2?

Given the global scarcity of surgical masks, a recent review study examines this issue - dealing with the potential use of cloth masks in healthcare scenarios.

15 Jan 2021

Study reports promising new monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein

An encouraging new study describes a promising new therapeutic antibody that shows potent neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19.

15 Jan 2021

Study to examine if changing mealtimes could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

An innovative new study is set to examine if changing our mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

15 Jan 2021

Researchers to study potential treatment for limb dysfunction in patients with chronic spinal cord injury

Ghaith Androwis, PhD, and Steven Kirshblum, MD, received a grant from BrainQ Technologies to study a potential treatment for arm and hand dysfunction in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.

15 Jan 2021

Study may lead to novel synthetic drugs to combat bacterial infections

Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and EMBL Hamburg have discovered remarkable molecular properties of an antimicrobial peptide from the skin of the Australian toadlet. The discovery could inspire the development of novel synthetic drugs to combat bacterial infections.

15 Jan 2021

Medical Science News

What are the key factors and impact of interventions in England’s COVID-19 epidemic?

Study: Fibroblast hormone promotes movement of hematopoietic stem cells

Study shows how the brain’s circuitry arises spontaneously to process visual information

Scientists discover new treatment target for osteoarthritis-like knee cartilage degeneration

New nasal spray delivers antipsychotic medication directly to the brain

Researchers measure brain volume differences in HIV-infected individuals

IOF and IFCC review describes the current status of assays for reference bone turnover markers

Study: NTRK fusions are far more frequently seen in pediatric tumors

Simple blood test can predict which COVID-19 patients are at high risk of severe disease

Myelin‐specific T cells implicated in central nervous system disease in monkeys

Severe COVID-19 linked to genetic make-up of both host and virus, say researchers

White-tailed deer susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

Image-based deep learning haplotype-guided study maps the global adaptation of SARS-CoV-2

What are the SARS-CoV-2 exposure risks for workers on mink farms?

New antiviral repurposing study finds peptides that could prevent SARS-CoV-2-ACE2 binding

Can cloth masks protect healthcare professionals from SARS-CoV-2?

Study reports promising new monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2’s spike protein

Study to examine if changing mealtimes could reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

Researchers to study potential treatment for limb dysfunction in patients with chronic spinal cord injury

Study may lead to novel synthetic drugs to combat bacterial infections

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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