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Antibiotics can sometimes benefit bacteria

Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria – that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria, helping them live longer.

25 Sep 2023

Research uncovers a link between antiviral drug for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Liverpool, the University of Cape Town and UKHSA have uncovered a link between an antiviral drug for COVID-19 infections called molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

25 Sep 2023

Do environmental and occupational factors influence semen quality?

New research sheds light on how environmental and occupational factors impact male fertility, revealing that proximity to power lines may enhance semen quality while living near chemical factories could be detrimental. The study emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of these factors in the context of rising infertility rates.

25 Sep 2023

Radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy could be effective against cold tumors

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy - one that boosts T cells, and another that boosts dendritic cells - can control tumors in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer, a cancer type that's typically resistant to immunotherapy alone.

25 Sep 2023

Engineered mice reveal how Omicron subvariant BA.5 is more virulent

New research used engineered mice to compare SARS-COV-2 omicron subvariants and found one of them – BA.5 – was more virulent likely due to its ability to rapidly replicate early during infection.

25 Sep 2023

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

A recent clinical trial conducted at Georgetown University Hospital suggests that kombucha tea may hold potential as an anti-hyperglycemic agent, reducing fasting blood glucose levels in adult patients with type 2 diabetes. While the results are promising, further research with larger sample sizes is needed to solidify the health benefits of kombucha in managing diabetes.

25 Sep 2023

New injectable solution could help manage HIV unlike any current treatment methods

A new injectable solution that self-assembles into a gel under the right conditions could help manage HIV unlike any currently available methods, researchers have found.

25 Sep 2023

Killer T cells in older adults resemble those found in newborns, but fall short in virus detection

A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called 'killer T cells' in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognize infected cells – a finding that unlocks the potential for the development of better vaccines and therapies tailored to different age groups.

25 Sep 2023

Spice herbs for diabetes treatment: A focus on Trachyspermum ammi and Pimpinella anisum

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Diabetes mellitus (DM) arises from a cascade of factors, primarily stemming from defective insulin secretion by the pancreas and emergence of insulin resistance.

25 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new method to deliver strong antibiotic drugs more safely

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are a threat to human lives, and yet the development of new drugs to treat bacterial infections is slow.

25 Sep 2023

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

Inflammation is the sign that our body is defending itself against an aggression. But when this response escalates, for example in the brain, it can lead to serious neurological or psychiatric diseases.

25 Sep 2023

The science of when you should exercise to beat obesity

A new paper in Obesity explores the diurnal relationship of obesity to MVPA – at what time does MVPA pay off the most in preventing obesity?

25 Sep 2023

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

The designation of contact precautions as an "essential practice" for MRSA prevention.

25 Sep 2023

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes incidence among youth in the United States before and during the coronavirus disease 2019.

25 Sep 2023

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

Whether stroke or hypertension modifies or mediates the relationship between particulate matter exposure and dementia.

25 Sep 2023

The power of nanobodies: How they impact COVID-19 immune response

The structures of 340 antibodies (Abs) and 83 nanobodies.

25 Sep 2023

3DHISTECH at the Comenius University in Slovakia

The Ministry of Health of Slovakia, in cooperation with the Slovak Society of Pathologists, organized a Presentation Day of Digital Pathology Solutions at Comenius University in Bratislava.

From 3DHISTECH Ltd. 25 Sep 2023

3DHISTECH and Epredia open pathology innovation incubator to accelerate advancements in cancer diagnostics

Two leading pathology and diagnostics companies, 3DHISTECH of Hungary and Epredia, a member of PHC Group (headquartered in Japan), announce the opening of the Pathology Innovation Incubator in Budapest to develop methods and equipment for faster and more precise diagnosis of cancer and tumor lesions.

From 3DHISTECH Ltd. 25 Sep 2023

AI-Doctor's accuracy in retinal disease detection redefines medical diagnosis

An advanced artificial Intelligence (AI) system designed to interpret fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) images precisely.

25 Sep 2023

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

The effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) on mental health.

25 Sep 2023

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Antibiotics can sometimes benefit bacteria

Research uncovers a link between antiviral drug for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Do environmental and occupational factors influence semen quality?

Radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy could be effective against cold tumors

Engineered mice reveal how Omicron subvariant BA.5 is more virulent

Kombucha tea shows promise in lowering blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetics

New injectable solution could help manage HIV unlike any current treatment methods

Killer T cells in older adults resemble those found in newborns, but fall short in virus detection

Spice herbs for diabetes treatment: A focus on Trachyspermum ammi and Pimpinella anisum

Researchers develop new method to deliver strong antibiotic drugs more safely

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

The science of when you should exercise to beat obesity

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

Diabetes incidence significantly increased among youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

The power of nanobodies: How they impact COVID-19 immune response

3DHISTECH at the Comenius University in Slovakia

3DHISTECH and Epredia open pathology innovation incubator to accelerate advancements in cancer diagnostics

AI-Doctor's accuracy in retinal disease detection redefines medical diagnosis

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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

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

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