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Boosted immunity: Delta and Omicron-BA.1 infections enhance protection in vaccinated patients

Researchers examined the immune response and potential cross-protection in hospitalized patients with breakthrough infections.

17 Jul 2023

Wondfo training center is jointly launched in the University of Nairobi

In early July, Wondfo, collaborating with the University of Nairobi in Kenya, officially launched a laboratory training center.

17 Jul 2023

Healthy breast fat may protect against invasive breast cancer

Researchers have found a possible explanation as to why higher breast density and older age increase the risk of breast cancer.

17 Jul 2023

BU professor receives NIH grant to study impact of PFAS toxicants on the vascular system

Noyan Gokce, MD, professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a $453,750 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R-21 grant for his research study "Impact of Per/Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollutants on vascular disease mechanisms."

14 Jul 2023

m6A modification as a potential therapeutic target for autoimmune diseases

N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most extensive studied RNA modification across various species, and the important effect of m6A modification in immune system has been revealed in distinct contexts, including mRNA metabolism, cell differentiation, proliferation and response to stimulation.

14 Jul 2023

Antibodies: More than just a key-lock mechanism

Antibodies are crucial, not only for treating tumors and infections. Sometimes, however, the immune reaction they trigger can be too strong and end up causing more damage, for example in the case of people infected with Covid-19.

14 Jul 2023

Researcher receives $2.7 million grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms

An estimated 1,200 Americans, on average, are diagnosed with Lyme disease each day. Some of those patients continue to experience negative effects, even after treatment.

14 Jul 2023

New lipid 'signature' could help identify women at risk of preeclampsia

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a way to identify pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and kidney dysfunction which can result in premature delivery, seizures and even death.

14 Jul 2023

Impaired sleep quality linked to adverse health parameters in older individuals with obesity

The associations between sleep quality and health parameters in older adults with obesity.

14 Jul 2023

Unveiling the key defender: PLSCR1 identified as a potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 factor in COVID-19 immunity

Researchers identified the anti-SARS-CoV-2 function of phospholipid scramblase 1 (PLSCR1).

14 Jul 2023

The hidden factors of resistance: how pathogen diversity drives antibiotic response

Researchers aimed to understand the role of within-host microbial diversity on antimicrobial resistance.

14 Jul 2023

New study reveals mast cells' surprising role in allergy-related avoidance behavior

Researchers showed that mast cells and IgE are the key orchestrators of antigen-specific avoidance.

14 Jul 2023

The potential health and economic impact of new tuberculosis vaccines in India

A new preprint discusses how novel tuberculosis vaccines for adolescents and adults could mitigate this problem.

14 Jul 2023

Empowering healthcare with AI: LungDiag NLP system transforms respiratory disease diagnosis

An artificial intelligence (AI) -based diagnostic system, LungDiag, to diagnose respiratory diseases.

14 Jul 2023

Novel approach: intranasal vaccination strategy targets Omicron COVID-19 variants

Researchers tested the efficacy of a two to three-dose intranasal (IN) regimen of the NDV-HXP-S vaccine.

14 Jul 2023

Study uncovers pathogenic variants in the chromatin modifier EZH1 as the cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

Study identified pathogenic variants in the EZH1 as a cause of neurodevelopmental disorders.

14 Jul 2023

ChatGPT shows promise in addressing heart failure queries with accuracy and precision

Researchers evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of responses from ChatGPT in answering heart failure-related questions.

14 Jul 2023

Study highlights lack of gold standard for measuring asthma control in pediatric patients

Researchers compared questionnaires assessing asthma control measures in children in primary care.

14 Jul 2023

Study suggests anxiety increases the risk of subsequent cognitive progression in non-dementia elderly

Researchers investigate the effects of anxiety on cognitive degeneration in non-dementia elderly.

14 Jul 2023

Unraveling the genetic code of bipolar disorder

Researchers investigate the genetic associations and heritability between categorical and dimensional bipolar disorder models.

14 Jul 2023

Medical Science News

Boosted immunity: Delta and Omicron-BA.1 infections enhance protection in vaccinated patients

Wondfo training center is jointly launched in the University of Nairobi

Healthy breast fat may protect against invasive breast cancer

BU professor receives NIH grant to study impact of PFAS toxicants on the vascular system

m6A modification as a potential therapeutic target for autoimmune diseases

Antibodies: More than just a key-lock mechanism

Researcher receives $2.7 million grant to study lingering Lyme disease symptoms

New lipid 'signature' could help identify women at risk of preeclampsia

Impaired sleep quality linked to adverse health parameters in older individuals with obesity

Unveiling the key defender: PLSCR1 identified as a potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 factor in COVID-19 immunity

The hidden factors of resistance: how pathogen diversity drives antibiotic response

New study reveals mast cells' surprising role in allergy-related avoidance behavior

The potential health and economic impact of new tuberculosis vaccines in India

Empowering healthcare with AI: LungDiag NLP system transforms respiratory disease diagnosis

Novel approach: intranasal vaccination strategy targets Omicron COVID-19 variants

Study uncovers pathogenic variants in the chromatin modifier EZH1 as the cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

ChatGPT shows promise in addressing heart failure queries with accuracy and precision

Study highlights lack of gold standard for measuring asthma control in pediatric patients

Study suggests anxiety increases the risk of subsequent cognitive progression in non-dementia elderly

Unraveling the genetic code of bipolar disorder

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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