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Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Scientific claims that babies harbor live bacteria while still in the womb are inaccurate, and may have impeded research progress, according to University College Cork researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre, which led a perspective published today (16.00 hrs GMT 25TH January) in the prestigious journal Nature.

25 Jan 2023

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Researchers described the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention network (CoVPN) and its contribution to clinical efficacy evaluations of COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 trials.

25 Jan 2023

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

In a recent briefing document published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) ahead of an advisory committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023, the national agency proposed that people should be given yearly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

25 Jan 2023

Study shows cutaneous touch neuronal cells to be critical for sexual receptiveness

Researchers studied the social relevance of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) Mrgprb4-lineage touch neurons in sexual touch and receptivity.

25 Jan 2023

Data demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 substantially escapes NAb responses after bivalent mRNA boosting

Researchers reported that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 variant evades neutralizing response elicited by bivalent vaccine boosters.

25 Jan 2023

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Researchers evaluated sex-based differences among cytokine and chemokine networks in the hippocampus after systemic immunological challenge.

25 Jan 2023

Expert panel proposes stringent biosecurity oversight to avert future pandemics

The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) issued draft recommendations to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on January 20, 2023, on the effectiveness of two biosecurity policy frameworks existent in the United States (US).

25 Jan 2023

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs.

25 Jan 2023

Simple test could help clinicians spot abnormal blood levels of dopamine in patients

Altered levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are apparent in various conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and depression.

25 Jan 2023

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron wave in Italy

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination on pregnant women during the Omicron wave.

25 Jan 2023

Study suggests cortical hemorrhage in fetal brain may be associated with COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on fetal brain health.

25 Jan 2023

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study among immunocompromised patients registered with Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), an integrated healthcare system in the United States of America (USA) between December 14, 2020, and August 6, 2022.

25 Jan 2023

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Researchers explored the eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori utilizing levofloxacin and clarithromycin-based regimens in patients with prior COVID-19 therapy.

25 Jan 2023

Single drop of blood can be used to measure thousands of molecules

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have shown they can measure thousands of molecules — some of which are signals of health — from a single drop of blood.

25 Jan 2023

Mosaic RBD nanoparticles offer 100% protection against SARS-CoV-2 in animal model

A recent PNAS journal study has sought to address the above-stated drawback and developed a new strategy that involves a self-assembling scaffold of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). This technique can develop nanoparticles containing evenly incorporated heterotypic antigens.

24 Jan 2023

Novel microneedle patch can immediately stop bleeding after traumatic injury

A soldier suffers a serious gunshot wound on a remote battlefield or a machinist has a work accident and gets stuck in traffic on the way to the hospital. Secondary, uncontrolled bleeding from traumatic injury is the leading cause of death of Americans from ages one to 46.

24 Jan 2023

New pop-up electrode device could gather more in-depth information about the brain

Understanding the neural interface within the brain is critical to understanding aging, learning, disease progression and more.

24 Jan 2023

Understanding endemic and novel zoonotic spillovers from rodent trapping studies

The global impact of novel zoonotic pathogen spillovers has been highlighted through the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the rapid outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. In the past, similar effects were recorded during the HIV/AIDs and Spanish Influenza pandemics.

24 Jan 2023

Scientists demonstrate how microbiome and feeding patterns impact circadian rhythms in the gut

A study published in the journal PNAS reveals that the gut microbiome stabilizes the synchronization between gut and brain circadian rhythms.

24 Jan 2023

A slight increase in Mpox cases across the globe, along with an increase in deaths

The WHO discusses genomic sequencing of the Mpox virus, in addition to providing public and clinical health links between HIV and Mpox.

24 Jan 2023

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Researchers refute scientific claims that human fetuses harbor live bacteria

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Study shows cutaneous touch neuronal cells to be critical for sexual receptiveness

Data demonstrates SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5 substantially escapes NAb responses after bivalent mRNA boosting

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Expert panel proposes stringent biosecurity oversight to avert future pandemics

E-cigarette aerosols can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs

Simple test could help clinicians spot abnormal blood levels of dopamine in patients

Maternal and perinatal outcomes of women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron wave in Italy

Study suggests cortical hemorrhage in fetal brain may be associated with COVID-19

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Single drop of blood can be used to measure thousands of molecules

Mosaic RBD nanoparticles offer 100% protection against SARS-CoV-2 in animal model

Novel microneedle patch can immediately stop bleeding after traumatic injury

New pop-up electrode device could gather more in-depth information about the brain

Understanding endemic and novel zoonotic spillovers from rodent trapping studies

Scientists demonstrate how microbiome and feeding patterns impact circadian rhythms in the gut

A slight increase in Mpox cases across the globe, along with an increase in deaths

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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