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COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

A new study in The BMJ explores how far vaccination averted PCC.

24 Nov 2023

Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sex

This study in Scientific Reports reveals that maternal physical activity impacts yolk sac development in early pregnancy, with effects varying based on gestational age and the sex of the embryo, underscoring the nuanced relationship between maternal behavior and embryonic growth.

23 Nov 2023

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

This review in Cellular and Molecular Immunology delves into the innate immune response to SARS-CoV-2, exploring how the virus evades immunity and the potential role of innate immunity in long-COVID and vaccine responses, shedding light on future therapeutic strategies.

23 Nov 2023

Isolation measures during pandemic drove faster, more transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants, study reveals

A Nature Communications study finds that isolation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, leading to variants with earlier, higher peak viral loads but shorter infection durations, suggesting a shift towards increased transmissibility.

23 Nov 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Saliva analysis breakthrough: Detecting cognitive decline stages in Parkinson’s patients

Researchers used integrative metaproteogenomic analysis to show that changes in salivary microbiota and biomolecules can indicate cognitive impairment stages in Parkinson’s disease patients, offering a potential diagnostic tool.

23 Nov 2023

New AI approach captures the tempo and stages of embryonic development

Animal embryos go through a series of characteristic developmental stages on their journey from a fertilized egg cell to a functional organism.

23 Nov 2023

Bonn immunologist receives €2 million grant to harness the power of nanobodies for inflammation control

Bonn immunologist Prof. Florian I. Schmidt, who conducts research at the Institute of Innate Immunity at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council to fund his research project DEFLAMMATION with two million Euro.

23 Nov 2023

Study suggests exercise can counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation and hypoxia

New research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affects our ability to perform mental tasks.

23 Nov 2023

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

A review on how the latest computational methods that utilize facial, acoustic, and semantic features are being deployed to predict major depressive disorders.

23 Nov 2023

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

A sustained shift toward healthier diets can improve life expectancy.

23 Nov 2023

Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

Researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health.

23 Nov 2023

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

Researchers investigated the value of integrating sales of non-prescription medications (e.g., cough syrups) for improved forecasting of deaths from respiratory diseases in England using artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive tools.

23 Nov 2023

AmoyDx and CST Expand Existing Partnership for the Development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) to Support Precision Oncology

Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a life science biotechnology company and leading provider of antibodies, kits, and services, and Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (AmoyDx), a China-based innovative molecular diagnostics company in the field of precision oncology, announced today the expansion of their ongoing partnership for companion diagnostic (CDx) development in China.

From Cell Signaling Technology 23 Nov 2023

Saliva substitute from University of Leeds scientists offers major relief for dry mouth conditions

Researchers compared the in vitro lubrication performance of a patented microgel-based aqueous hydrogel lubricant formulation in its dairy and vegan formulation to that of various commercially available saliva substitutes, classified into "liquids," "viscous liquids," and "gels" based on shear rheology and extensional properties.

23 Nov 2023

Medical Science News

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

Maternal exercise shapes early yolk sac growth, varies with baby's sex

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

Isolation measures during pandemic drove faster, more transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants, study reveals

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Saliva analysis breakthrough: Detecting cognitive decline stages in Parkinson’s patients

New AI approach captures the tempo and stages of embryonic development

Bonn immunologist receives €2 million grant to harness the power of nanobodies for inflammation control

Study suggests exercise can counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation and hypoxia

A review of automated clinical depression diagnosis tools

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

Study suggests non-prescription sales data can help to forecast respiratory disease fatalities

AmoyDx and CST Expand Existing Partnership for the Development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) to Support Precision Oncology

Saliva substitute from University of Leeds scientists offers major relief for dry mouth conditions

Breakthrough AI tool PANDA shows promise in early detection of pancreatic cancer using non-contrast CT

New study shows bivalent COVID-19 booster increases antibody response in lung cancer patients

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

Research reveals how isolation measures influence SARS-CoV-2's evolutionary trajectory

Exploring the impact of soy isoflavones in prostate cancer therapy

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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