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Could laser-facilitated epicutaneous vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 be an alternative to intramuscular injection?

Scientists at the University of Salzburg and Pantec Biosolutions AG have developed a laser-facilitated epicutaneous immunization against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein. The model has induced angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) blocking antibodies in mice.

23 Feb 2021

Incidence of cardiometabolic and pulmonary events in UK has lowered due to COVID-19

A team of researchers from the University of Oxford, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and other institutions recently analyzed extensive data collected by NHS England to reveal any association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and cardiometabolic or respiratory events.

23 Feb 2021

How effective has Israel’s SARS-CoV-2 testing and vaccination campaign been against the UK variant?

A recent study by researchers at Tel Aviv University describes the UK variant’s rise to dominance in Israel. It also assesses the efficacy of the testing and vaccination programs employed by the government.

23 Feb 2021

L452R mutation potentially favors adaptive evolution of SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists from the United States recently investigated the mutational signatures in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

23 Feb 2021

Could rotavirus vaccine platforms aid in the immunization campaign against SARS-CoV-2?

The study began with the generation of recombinant (r)SA11 rotaviruses, into which segment 7 modified RNAs were introduced. These encoded sequences for the non-structural protein NSP3 and some parts of the viral spike.

23 Feb 2021

Scientists identify new compound that reverses ALS neuron damage

Northwestern University scientists have identified the first compound that eliminates the ongoing degeneration of upper motor neurons that become diseased and are a key contributor to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a swift and fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims.

23 Feb 2021

Countries with older populations have higher SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths, says study

A new study examines some patterns revealed by a study of the factors operating in different regions and countries, to offer plausible hypotheses of these variations.

23 Feb 2021

Propranolol can be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations

Propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi", resembling birthmarks), can also be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations, a condition characterized by misshapen blood vessels in the brain and elsewhere.

23 Feb 2021

Australia shows an increase in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, says study

A disturbing new study details an increase in vaccine hesitancy among many Australians over the period of August 2020 to January 2021. This may have serious implications for the country’s ability to achieve universal immunization.

23 Feb 2021

More diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants identified within infected children than in adults

A new study describes the identification of multiple circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2 during this early pandemic period from Asia and Europe. In addition, there were multiple local introductions of different variants, that resulted in multiple waves of transmission.

23 Feb 2021

What makes viruses infectious?

In this interview, News-Medical spoke to Professor Peter Stockley about his latest research that looked at what makes viruses infectious.

23 Feb 2021

HSE researchers discover genetic predisposition to COVID-19 severity

HSE University researchers have become the first in the world to discover genetic predisposition to severe COVID-19. The results of the study were published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology.

23 Feb 2021

Three decades-old antibiotics could offer an alternative to opioid-based painkillers

Three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage in an animal model, UT Southwestern researchers report.

23 Feb 2021

Study shows how m6A regulators influence metabolic heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma

Cancer cells acquire growth advantages over normal cells in myriad ways. Changes in cell programming allow these cells to grow in an uncontrolled fashion, thereby forming the cancer mass.

23 Feb 2021

Silicone membrane for wearable devices can rapidly wick water away from the skin

A silicone membrane for wearable devices is more comfortable and breathable thanks to better-sized pores made with the help of citric acid crystals.

23 Feb 2021

Universal strain of bacteria derived from healthy human skin can treat eczema

In a new study out of University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have identified a universal strain of bacteria derived from healthy human skin that can treat the most common type of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.

23 Feb 2021

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

A trio of recent studies highlights the need to incorporate behavioral and social science alongside the study of biological mechanisms in order to slow aging.

23 Feb 2021

People with absence of natural killer cell receptor are likely to develop severe COVID-19

The course and severity of COVID-19 in individual patients are largely influenced by the interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the human immune system.

23 Feb 2021

New research explores why people ultimately engage in ideological violence

Learning more about what motivates people to join violent ideological groups and engage in acts of cruelty against others is of great social and societal importance.

22 Feb 2021

Review highlights symptoms, effects and probable causes of tinnitus

According to research conducted by JCDR, at least 9 out of 10 adults suffer from low health literacy in India. Health literacy is a vital aspect of any nation's growth - be it developed, underdeveloped, or a developing nation.

22 Feb 2021

Medical Science News

Could laser-facilitated epicutaneous vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 be an alternative to intramuscular injection?

Incidence of cardiometabolic and pulmonary events in UK has lowered due to COVID-19

How effective has Israel’s SARS-CoV-2 testing and vaccination campaign been against the UK variant?

L452R mutation potentially favors adaptive evolution of SARS-CoV-2

Could rotavirus vaccine platforms aid in the immunization campaign against SARS-CoV-2?

Scientists identify new compound that reverses ALS neuron damage

Countries with older populations have higher SARS-CoV-2 infections and deaths, says study

Propranolol can be used to treat cerebral cavernous malformations

Australia shows an increase in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, says study

More diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants identified within infected children than in adults

What makes viruses infectious?

HSE researchers discover genetic predisposition to COVID-19 severity

Three decades-old antibiotics could offer an alternative to opioid-based painkillers

Study shows how m6A regulators influence metabolic heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma

Silicone membrane for wearable devices can rapidly wick water away from the skin

Universal strain of bacteria derived from healthy human skin can treat eczema

Three studies emphasize how behavioral and social factors are intrinsic to aging

People with absence of natural killer cell receptor are likely to develop severe COVID-19

New research explores why people ultimately engage in ideological violence

Review highlights symptoms, effects and probable causes of tinnitus

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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