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Examining SARS-CoV-2 origin theories

A recent study published in the Journal of Virology summarized the evidence on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) origin hypotheses.

16 Mar 2023

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Testing of ambient air can be used to monitor the community circulation of respiratory pathogens.

16 Mar 2023

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Researchers documented the various polymeric materials that can be used to synthesize micelles, which can then be used for targeted cancer therapy by tailoring the micelles to respond to stimuli.

16 Mar 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and an increased incidence of temporomandibular disorders?

Researchers assessed the association between COVID-19-related stress, depression, anxiety, and temporomandibular disorders from childhood to adulthood.

16 Mar 2023

Altered spreading of neuronal avalanches in temporal lobe epilepsy linked to cognitive performance

New research by the Human Brain Project has found that in the brains of patients with epilepsy, changes in large-scale neuronal activations can be detected in the brain's resting state activity, even when no seizure is ongoing.

16 Mar 2023

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

Researchers assessed the efficiency of a genetic decoding system for diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

16 Mar 2023

Multivariate brain-wide associated studies can be replicable with substantially smaller sample sizes

Since the development of functional magnetic resonance imaging in the 1990s, the reliance on neuroimaging has skyrocketed as researchers investigate how fMRI data from the brain at rest, and anatomical brain structure itself, can be used to predict individual traits, such as depression, cognitive decline, and brain disorders.

16 Mar 2023

A high-throughput CAMP assay for the evaluation of the vitamin D-dependent antimicrobial response

A recent developed a novel and high-throughput assay to evaluate cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide.

16 Mar 2023

Forecasting adverse effects and prognosis in TB patients using AI

A recent study applied AI to forecast the prognosis and adverse effects of TB.

16 Mar 2023

Combining AI and neuroscience to detect and predict neurological disorders

Researchers review the relationship between artificial intelligence and neuroscience.

15 Mar 2023

The relationship between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and atherosclerosis

Researchers investigate the impact of intestinal microbiota dysbiosis on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease incidence.

15 Mar 2023

An automated bioinformatics pipeline to monitor HIV data in real-time

Researchers discuss an automated bioinformatics pipeline to prospectively and routinely analyze HIV-1 sequence data

15 Mar 2023

Using probiotics to treat depression

Researchers discuss whether probiotics could be used as supplementary or primary therapy to manage major depressive disorder.

15 Mar 2023

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A higher intake of plant protein could effectively improve metabolic health and lower CVD mortality. Recently, scientists in China reviewed existing literature and conducted a meta-analysis to understand the association between increased soy consumption and the risk of T2D and CVDs. This review is available in the journal Nutrients.

15 Mar 2023

Bat stem cells reveal how bats survive in a virus-filled environment

A recent Cell journal study tested the hypothesis that bats genetically induce the virus for immune evasion and provide fertile ground for replication.

15 Mar 2023

Malfunctioning of novel regulatory brain mechanism may be an early contributor of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from Drexel University have uncovered a novel regulatory mechanism in the brain that is essential for making the right kinds of proteins that promote healthy brain function, and its malfunctioning may be an early contributor of the development of Alzheimer's disease.

15 Mar 2023

Study focuses on new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors

A new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors is the focus of a preclinical study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

15 Mar 2023

Cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes linked with immune infiltration in atherosclerosis

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. In this study, the authors identify cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes in the atherosclerosis microarray of the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and explored hub gene-mediated immune infiltration in atherosclerosis.

15 Mar 2023

Estrogen may increase the risk of certain types of arrhythmia

The sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulation, according to an experimental study from Linköping University, Sweden, published in Science Advances.

15 Mar 2023

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Consuming a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogs may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce their risk of developing painful pancreas inflammation during chemotherapy treatment.

15 Mar 2023

Medical Science News

Examining SARS-CoV-2 origin theories

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Is there an association between COVID-19 and an increased incidence of temporomandibular disorders?

Altered spreading of neuronal avalanches in temporal lobe epilepsy linked to cognitive performance

One-Pot-LAMP: A promising tool for non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis

Multivariate brain-wide associated studies can be replicable with substantially smaller sample sizes

A high-throughput CAMP assay for the evaluation of the vitamin D-dependent antimicrobial response

Forecasting adverse effects and prognosis in TB patients using AI

Combining AI and neuroscience to detect and predict neurological disorders

The relationship between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and atherosclerosis

An automated bioinformatics pipeline to monitor HIV data in real-time

Using probiotics to treat depression

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

Bat stem cells reveal how bats survive in a virus-filled environment

Malfunctioning of novel regulatory brain mechanism may be an early contributor of Alzheimer's disease

Study focuses on new approach that delivers a "one-two punch" to help T cells attack solid tumors

Cuproptosis-associated ferroptosis genes linked with immune infiltration in atherosclerosis

Estrogen may increase the risk of certain types of arrhythmia

Vitamin A-rich diet may reduce risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in ALL patients

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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