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COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

Researchers examined the associations between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and incident autoimmune diseases.

31 Jan 2023

Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy improves detection of neurodegeneration biomarkers

Several progressive neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, are defined by having tau proteins in the brain.

31 Jan 2023

Study demonstrates intrahost MPXV variation within a single lesion

Researchers reported on the clinical and molecular characteristics of MPXV infections in Finland.

31 Jan 2023

Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis in children post-COVID-19

A new study reported a novel form of post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome in children.

31 Jan 2023

Implications of SARS-CoV-2 immunological evasion

Researchers modeled the implications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) immunological evasion.

31 Jan 2023

Researchers devise a novel potential IBD treatment strategy that eliminates pathogenic T cells and encourages the proliferation of regulatory T cells

Researchers investigated the CAMCI strategy as an immunotherapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disease.

31 Jan 2023

Rapid engineering of novel SARS-CoV-2 therapeutic antibodies

Researchers assessed the influence of rapid engineering of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) therapeutic antibodies to expand the neutralization spectrum.

31 Jan 2023

Social media advertisement campaigns have been effective in changing public perceptions and receptiveness to COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examined the impact and success of social media advertisements worth $40 million in influencing the opinions about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines and increasing the vaccination rates during the first year of vaccine roll-out.

31 Jan 2023

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Researchers demonstrated the use of ants as olfactory bio-detectors of human tumors.

31 Jan 2023

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

Researchers reported the findings from a pilot interview study that was conducted to gain insights into the new and persistent symptoms experienced by long coronavirus disease (COVID) patients and to obtain data for the study design and participant recruitment for the Real-time Assessment of Community Transmission-Long COVID (REACT-LC) study.

31 Jan 2023

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

A new study discusses the impact of several human viruses on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity.

31 Jan 2023

Data-driven algorithm predicts deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson’s treatment

Researchers assesses the effects of stimulation parameters suggested by a recently published data-driven algorithm (StimFit) based on neuroimaging data.

31 Jan 2023

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

The present study provided strong evidence that supported the hypothesis that hyperinsulinemia and glucose intolerance cause infertility in women.

31 Jan 2023

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

In a significant new study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have uncovered a link between a patient's microbiome and their immune system that can potentially be used to improve the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.

30 Jan 2023

New biomaterial allows for treating damaged tissue from the inside out

A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair.

30 Jan 2023

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

Bile duct and gallbladder cancers are uncommon, with an estimated 12,130 new cases diagnosed this year according to the American Cancer Society.

30 Jan 2023

New discovery about microglia heralds myriad possibilities for treating neurodegenerative diseases

Combating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases by inserting healthy new immune cells into the brain has taken a leap toward reality.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

A combination of chemotherapy and drugs that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer is increasingly used to control progression of the disease in patients.

30 Jan 2023

UT Southwestern physician-scientist wins NIH award to support heart regeneration research

UT Southwestern physician-scientist Hesham Sadek, M.D., Ph.D., has received the prestigious National Institutes of Health Outstanding Investigator Award to support his ongoing research into mechanisms behind heart regeneration that could lead to treatments for heart failure.

30 Jan 2023

New EV platform could help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide

To many, EV stands for "electric vehicle." To researchers at Harvard University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, it's shorthand for another vehicle - this one nanoscopic - that might help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide.

30 Jan 2023

Medical Science News

COVID-19 might increase risk of autoimmune diseases

Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy improves detection of neurodegeneration biomarkers

Study demonstrates intrahost MPXV variation within a single lesion

Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis in children post-COVID-19

Implications of SARS-CoV-2 immunological evasion

Researchers devise a novel potential IBD treatment strategy that eliminates pathogenic T cells and encourages the proliferation of regulatory T cells

Rapid engineering of novel SARS-CoV-2 therapeutic antibodies

Social media advertisement campaigns have been effective in changing public perceptions and receptiveness to COVID-19 vaccines

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Pilot interview study reports a wide variation in long COVID symptom types and severity and awareness about the disease

The impact of common viral infections on blood-brain barrier function and insulin sensitivity

Data-driven algorithm predicts deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson’s treatment

Impaired glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors associated with fertility problems

Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients

New biomaterial allows for treating damaged tissue from the inside out

New insights on bile duct and gallbladder cancers

New discovery about microglia heralds myriad possibilities for treating neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers discover mechanism underlying the development and intensification of cancer treatment-related pain

UT Southwestern physician-scientist wins NIH award to support heart regeneration research

New EV platform could help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide

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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