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Alternative amplification technique could accelerate COVID-19 testing

An alternative amplification technique to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA could offer a way to rapidly test large numbers of people for COVID-19, although the technique is not as sensitive as quantitative RT-PCR, the current standard method for COVID-19 testing.

27 Jul 2020

NIDA funding allows Temple scientists to continue critical substance abuse research

Substance abuse is a major public health problem in the United States, with some 21 million Americans diagnosed with at least one substance use disorder.

27 Jul 2020

Study reveals molecular cause underlying rare genetic disorder

Virginia Tech scientists have revealed how a nonfunctioning version of an ordinary gene impairs brain structure and function. The findings help explain a genetic form of microcephaly -- a condition where babies' heads are small and grow more slowly than their peers.

27 Jul 2020

Two-step targeting strategy can increase clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapies

Therapy-loaded nanoparticles may be directed to the brain by functionalization with ligands targeting BBB-associated proteins.

27 Jul 2020

NAU researcher is studying respiratory mechanics in adult survivors of preterm birth

JJ Duke, an assistant professor in Northern Arizona University's Department of Biological Sciences, is studying respiratory mechanics--the "how" of breathing.

27 Jul 2020

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

For many with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation has become a viable option to extend lives and improve the quality of life.

27 Jul 2020

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure, reports a study presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS 2020).

27 Jul 2020

Research may lead to improved treatments for mental health

The National Institutes of Health awarded Penn State researchers a $1.85 million grant to develop a new way to test if dysfunctions in certain areas of the brain lead to mental health complications and brain disorders. If proven, the research would lead to better mental health treatments.

25 Jul 2020

Olfactory cell types are most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, shows study

Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19.

25 Jul 2020

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

Sarah Yuan, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has received a highly competitive National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Outstanding Investigator Award to continue breaking new ground in microvascular and circulation research.

25 Jul 2020

SMCSE hosts National Symposium on Developing Socially Responsible STEM Professionals

On January 14th 2020, City's School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering (SMCSE) hosted its first National Symposium on Developing Socially Responsible STEM Professionals.

25 Jul 2020

Elevated leptin levels may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity

A hormone that connects the body's metabolism and immune response system may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity.

24 Jul 2020

Seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in cell studies

In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral used to combat the disease.

24 Jul 2020

Study uncovers how the gut communicates with spinal cord and brain

You're faced with a big decision so your second brain provides what's normally referred to as 'gut instinct', but how did this sensation reach you before it was too late?

24 Jul 2020

Bacteriophages may play a key role in treating prosthetic joint infections

Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new Mayo Clinic research.

24 Jul 2020

Spinal cord injuries in mice cause acquired bone marrow failure syndrome

Research conducted at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine found that spinal cord injuries in mice cause an acquired bone marrow failure syndrome that may contribute to chronic immune dysfunction.

24 Jul 2020

Innovative method of holographic optical tomography for imaging the human cornea

If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, then thanks to the translucent corneas, we can look deep into that soul. And thanks to the work of scientists from the IPC PAS we can look into the depths of the cornea itself.

24 Jul 2020

Lego-inspired, tiny 3D-printed bricks designed to heal broken bones

Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones -- and could one day lead to lab-made organs for human transplant.

24 Jul 2020

Researchers discover new method to treat herpes viruses

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new method to treat human herpes viruses. The new broad-spectrum method targets physical properties in the genome of the virus rather than viral proteins, which have previously been targeted.

24 Jul 2020

Neurotransmitter-derived lipidoids help carry drugs across the blood-brain barrier in mice

Biomedical engineers at the Tufts University School of Engineering have developed tiny lipid-based nanoparticles that incorporate neurotranmitters to help carry drugs, large molecules, and even gene editing proteins across the blood-brain barrier and into the brain in mice.

24 Jul 2020

Medical Science News

Alternative amplification technique could accelerate COVID-19 testing

NIDA funding allows Temple scientists to continue critical substance abuse research

Study reveals molecular cause underlying rare genetic disorder

Two-step targeting strategy can increase clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapies

NAU researcher is studying respiratory mechanics in adult survivors of preterm birth

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure

Research may lead to improved treatments for mental health

Olfactory cell types are most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, shows study

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

SMCSE hosts National Symposium on Developing Socially Responsible STEM Professionals

Elevated leptin levels may explain why COVID-19 is so dangerous for people with obesity

Seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in cell studies

Study uncovers how the gut communicates with spinal cord and brain

Bacteriophages may play a key role in treating prosthetic joint infections

Spinal cord injuries in mice cause acquired bone marrow failure syndrome

Innovative method of holographic optical tomography for imaging the human cornea

Lego-inspired, tiny 3D-printed bricks designed to heal broken bones

Researchers discover new method to treat herpes viruses

Neurotransmitter-derived lipidoids help carry drugs across the blood-brain barrier in mice

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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