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Artemisia argyi plant extracts and phytochemicals shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in new research

Researchers reported that Artemisia argyi extracts and phytochemicals could inhibit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

16 Jan 2023

Study identifies new tau regulators as viable therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's and other tauopathies

Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide and as our life expectancy increases, more individuals are expected to be affected in the coming decades.

16 Jan 2023

Study investigates the spectrum of antibody immunity across several SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated antibody responses to the spike proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain and VOCs such as the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron.

16 Jan 2023

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

A recent Molecules journal study has reviewed the literature on edible insects as a source of bioactive compounds.

15 Jan 2023

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

A new study in the journal Cell aimed to determine whether epigenetic changes are a cause of mammalian aging.

15 Jan 2023

Study directly links gut leakage with retinopathy severity in people with Type 1 diabetes

The leading cause of blindness in American adults is diabetic retinopathy, progressive damage to blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

14 Jan 2023

Targeting T cell iron metabolism may offer a new approach for treating lupus

Targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells may offer a new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - the most common form of the chronic autoimmune disease lupus.

13 Jan 2023

Researchers explore how people's brains react to language depending on the mood

When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new University of Arizona-led study suggests.

13 Jan 2023

Study confirms the role of the corpus callosum in language lateralization

A study by the HSE Centre for Language and Brain has confirmed the role of the corpus callosum in language lateralization, ie the distribution of language processing functions between the brain's hemispheres.

13 Jan 2023

What are the present challenges and future considerations in developing vaccines against mucosal respiratory viruses?

In a recent review, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and former chief medical advisor to the president of the United States (U.S.), Dr. Fauci, and his team review the roadblocks to developing effective vaccines against viruses that infect the human respiratory mucosa and discuss strategies for next-generation vaccine development against mucosal respiratory viruses

13 Jan 2023

SARS-CoV-2 WA1/2020, Delta and Omicron strains found to infect human sensory neurons

Researchers evaluated the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

13 Jan 2023

Knee extension velocity while seated strongly predicts walking performance

"Speed or strength, which is more important?" may be a critical question for not only athletes but also knee surgery patients.

13 Jan 2023

Researchers analyze the ancestry components in modern and historic VARV genomes

A recent study published in Microbial Genomics analyzed the molecular evolution of the variola virus (VARV)

13 Jan 2023

The role of sleep behavior in developmental executive function outcomes in children during COVID-19 confinement

Researchers assessed the protective effect of sleep on children's executive skills during COVID-19 isolation.

13 Jan 2023

The impact of early life microbial colonization and respiratory diseases on the respiratory microbiome

Researchers reviewed the impact of the interactions between the respiratory microbiota and the immune system.

13 Jan 2023

Do hPSC-derived retinal neurons possess intrinsic potential to form new synaptic connections after extraction from organoids?

Researchers successfully demonstrated that lab-grown retinal organoids made new synaptic connections, theoretically establishing their potential to treat blindness due to retinal degenerative diseases.

13 Jan 2023

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Artemisia argyi plant extracts and phytochemicals shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in new research

Study identifies new tau regulators as viable therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's and other tauopathies

Study investigates the spectrum of antibody immunity across several SARS-CoV-2 variants

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

Study directly links gut leakage with retinopathy severity in people with Type 1 diabetes

Targeting T cell iron metabolism may offer a new approach for treating lupus

Researchers explore how people's brains react to language depending on the mood

Study confirms the role of the corpus callosum in language lateralization

What are the present challenges and future considerations in developing vaccines against mucosal respiratory viruses?

SARS-CoV-2 WA1/2020, Delta and Omicron strains found to infect human sensory neurons

Knee extension velocity while seated strongly predicts walking performance

Researchers analyze the ancestry components in modern and historic VARV genomes

The role of sleep behavior in developmental executive function outcomes in children during COVID-19 confinement

The impact of early life microbial colonization and respiratory diseases on the respiratory microbiome

Do hPSC-derived retinal neurons possess intrinsic potential to form new synaptic connections after extraction from organoids?

“Zone of uncertainty” communicates with the neocortex to rapidly control memory formation

Does COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher mortality rate than other causes of pneumonia?

Environmental and landscape changes linked to increase in hypertension risk

Recent findings on original antigenic sin and SARS-CoV-2

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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