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Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

A recent study published in Prion investigated whether trained scent-detection dogs could be used for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance.

13 Feb 2023

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Researchers evaluated the immunogenicity of two vaccine candidates, Pfs25 and PfCSP, based on the mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform.

13 Feb 2023

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Researchers explored the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and new diagnoses of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the two years since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

13 Feb 2023

Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Researchers reported the immune protection conferred by monovalent COVID-19 vaccines and bivalent booster doses.

13 Feb 2023

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers found that LRRC15, a TLR-related cell surface receptor, blocked SARS-CoV-2 spike binding.

13 Feb 2023

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

Researchers assessed the impact of caloric restriction on biological aging among the comprehensive assessment of the long-term effects of reducing the intake of energy (CALERIE) randomized controlled trial participants.

13 Feb 2023

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Scientists from the United States have conducted a systematic review to understand whether cattle increase the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases by humans. The review is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Feb 2023

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Measurement of plasma D-dimer levels – a test more commonly used to detect blood-clotting disorders – can provide useful information when making the difficult diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

10 Feb 2023

Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

MicroRNA (miRNA) molecules in pancreatic islets have been thought to play important roles in type 2 diabetes, but until now scientists have not confidently identified which miRNAs are associated with the disease in humans.

10 Feb 2023

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

In a recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers comparatively assessed the gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants.

10 Feb 2023

Is gut microbiome lipid metabolism a determinant of human health?

Researchers highlighted the role of lipids, especially bacteria-derived lipids in the gut microbiome, in mammalian physiology in the context of immunity and metabolism. Note that commensal fungal species also produce lipid metabolites.

10 Feb 2023

Multi-omics approach uncovers gut microbiome-host interactions in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Researchers performed a multi-omics investigation of gut microbiome-host interactions and plasma metabolomics among myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients.

10 Feb 2023

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Could trained scent-detection dogs be used for chronic wasting disease surveillance?

The immunogenicity of two leading malaria vaccine candidates delivered as mRNA-LNP vaccines

Fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with new alcohol use disorder diagnoses

Bivalent booster recipients show slightly higher protection against infection and significantly higher protection against death than monovalent booster recipients

Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Long-term caloric restriction has a small effect on the DNA methylation measure of the pace of aging

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Plasma D-dimer measurement can provide useful information when diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection

Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

Is gut microbiome lipid metabolism a determinant of human health?

Multi-omics approach uncovers gut microbiome-host interactions in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Casein-based diet found to protect diabetic mice against autoimmunity

TikTok: a missed opportunity by health professionals to provide accurate weight loss information?

Can lifestyle and nutrition be the answer for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes remission?

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

No new SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in China since COVID policy change

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

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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