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Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

Body mass index (BMI) is not a complete measure of metabolic health, and a high proportion of U.S. adults with normal BMI still have obesity, according to research being presented Friday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Early-time restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, improved fluctuations in blood glucose levels and decreased time above range, according to research being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Scientist identifies the specific mechanistic cause of life-threatening fungal infections

Major fungal infections have become more common across the globe, and one unexpected phenomenon among the rise of fungi is life-threatening infections as a result of a complication of certain immunotherapies and small molecule kinase inhibitors.

15 Jun 2023

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has distilled and synthesized new scientific evidence and updated existing recommendations with the aim of optimizing the care of athletes at all levels of participation who have, or who are at risk of, concussion.

15 Jun 2023

UC researchers discover treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease in women

A treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease found in women of childbearing age may have been discovered by University of Cincinnati researchers.

15 Jun 2023

Bio-TUNE project aims to develop materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration

The UPC's Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group (BBT) leads the international project Bio-TUNE, which aims to develop multifunctional materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration.

15 Jun 2023

Phase 3 clinical trial shows favorable safety and immunogenicity profile of single-shot live-attenuated chikungunya vaccine

Researchers performed a double-blinded, phase III randomized trial.

15 Jun 2023

A new weapon against COVID: RBD-62 protein shows promising results in preventing severe disease

Researchers used aerosolized receptor binding domain (RBD)-62 with 1,000-fold enhanced binding affinity.

15 Jun 2023

What is the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on antibodies in blood and breast milk?

Researchers investigated the impact of maternal COVID-19 vaccination on SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

15 Jun 2023

Complete genomics announces updated mission and new partnerships on 18th anniversary

Complete Genomics, Inc., a pioneering genomics company, today unveiled updated mission/vision statement to reflect renewed ambitions in taking on more for a better world, in celebration of its 18th anniversary.

From MGI 15 Jun 2023

Colorful cravings: the power of packaging on children's food selections

Scientists examined the influence of food product packaging color and size of item sets on children’s consumer choices.

15 Jun 2023

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that silver retains antimicrobial activity for longer when it is impregnated into 'bioactive glass', and shown for the first time how this promising combination delivers more long-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives.

15 Jun 2023

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Researchers compared the mineral content and absorption of plant-based meat-free (vegan and vegetarian) burgers and beef burgers.

15 Jun 2023

Molecular insights into long COVID: serum proteome reveals dominant signaling pathways

Researchers examined the serum proteome of unvaccinated adults who had PASC.

15 Jun 2023

Latent tuberculosis infection results for the United States from the 2019–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

A recent study published in Emerging Infectious Diseases evaluated latent tuberculosis (TB) infections (LTBIs) in the United States (US) during 2019-20.

15 Jun 2023

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Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

BMI not a complete measure of metabolic health, research shows

A type of intermittent fasting reduces fluctuations in blood sugar levels

Scientist identifies the specific mechanistic cause of life-threatening fungal infections

Experts develop latest consensus statement on concussion in sport for optimizing the care of athletes

UC researchers discover treatment for a rare cancer-like lung disease in women

Bio-TUNE project aims to develop materials with high antibacterial potential and efficient tissue integration

Phase 3 clinical trial shows favorable safety and immunogenicity profile of single-shot live-attenuated chikungunya vaccine

A new weapon against COVID: RBD-62 protein shows promising results in preventing severe disease

What is the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 booster vaccination on antibodies in blood and breast milk?

Complete genomics announces updated mission and new partnerships on 18th anniversary

Colorful cravings: the power of packaging on children's food selections

Silver-doped glass fibers used as a potential treatment for wound healing, finds study

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Molecular insights into long COVID: serum proteome reveals dominant signaling pathways

Latent tuberculosis infection results for the United States from the 2019–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Unlocking the secret to lifelong health: the power of optimal immune resilience

Do autistic traits influence the strength of color–shape associations?

Study reports outbreak of C. vulturna in a hospital in China

Unveiling ancient minds: fossil endocasts unlock secrets of past brains

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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