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Study discovers link between a lesser-known hormone and lipid levels in midlife women

Step aside estrogen. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid - or cholesterol - status for midlife women that may be key to understanding how hormone replacement therapy contributes to heart health.

12 Dec 2022

Antibody discovery could explain why so many group A strep vaccines have failed

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered an antibody with the potential to protect against Strep A infection, as well as a rare form of antibody binding, that leads to an effective immune response against bacteria.

12 Dec 2022

Scientists use single-cell multi-omics data to map disease regulatory circuits

Researchers apply MAGICAL for the identification of modulated host response regulatory circuits in response to Staphylococcus aureus.

12 Dec 2022

Detection of unreported infections based on SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence

Researchers analyzed data from SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence studies to elucidate the nationwide temporal trends of COVID-19 prevalence.

12 Dec 2022

How human cell atlases provide the missing links between genes, diseases and therapies

A Nature Medicine journal perspective article describes the potential of cell atlases in shaping the future of medicine. Providing the missing link between genes and diseases, single-cell atlases make it possible to develop more precise and specific diagnostic tools by understanding the mechanisms of complex diseases.

12 Dec 2022

Study illustrates the importance of getting outside during the day, even when it’s cloudy

A study measuring the sleep patterns of students at the University of Washington has turned up some surprises about how and when our bodies tell us to sleep - and illustrates the importance of getting outside during the day, even when it's cloudy.

12 Dec 2022

Biobattery researchers have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine

Tech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds of others. Inside the body, though? That's obviously trickier for several reasons, but power for a device is a big one.

12 Dec 2022

UQ-led project uses 'brain in a dish' to study effects of the Zika virus

A University of Queensland-led project has used a 'brain in a dish' to study the effects of the Zika virus, taking research a step closer towards developing drugs to combat the infection.

12 Dec 2022

Many genetic disorders respond well to specialized gene therapy

When the normal DNA sequence in an individual changes or mutates it can cause disease. The mutation may involve multiple genes and may be caused by environmental factors, or there may be chromosomal defects that are harmful at birth, in infancy or environment at a later stage.

12 Dec 2022

Signaling pathway within brain cells regulates sleep

A good night's sleep can work wonders for both mind and body. But what is it that determines how much we need to sleep, and what can cause us to sleep more deeply?

12 Dec 2022

What are the patterns of symptoms and risk factors for Long COVID among SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals?

Researchers explored the indicators of long COVID symptoms.

12 Dec 2022

Research reveals the assembly dynamics of nucleocapsid protein condensates can be regulated by small molecules with therapeutic potential

Researchers developed a screening platform and identified molecules with anti-CoV activity.

12 Dec 2022

Bioengineered soluble ACE2 for brain protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers compared the efficiency of bioengineered soluble ACE-2 concerning brain protection during COVID-19.

12 Dec 2022

$Forxiga (dapagliflozin) approved in Great Britain for symptomatic chronic heat failure across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction$

Forxiga (dapagliflozin) approved in Great Britain for symptomatic chronic heat failure across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction

AstraZeneca today announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a licence extension for dapagliflozin in Great Britain for the treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure (HF) in patients with HF and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) >40%, including HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

From AstraZeneca 12 Dec 2022

The benefit-risk of the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers modeled the benefit-risk of Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccine.

12 Dec 2022

Knowledge and attitudes to mpox among GBMSM in Australia

Researchers presented the results of a cross-sectional survey done in Australia between August and September 2022.

12 Dec 2022

Study shows emerging Omicron sublineages efficiently evade neutralization independent of immunization history

Researchers evaluated the effects of hybrid immunity and booster vaccination on Omicron sublineages.

12 Dec 2022

Multiscale landscaping of droplet wettability and mobility of N95 masks

Researchers characterized the wettability of fibrous layers of N95 respirators or face masks using contact angle goniometers.

12 Dec 2022

What is the incidence of viral rebound after treatment with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir?

Researchers evaluated the incidence of COVID-19 rebound among SARS-CoV-2 -positive patients treated with oral antiviral drugs such as nirmatrelvir-ritonavir combination and molnupiravir.

12 Dec 2022

A-HIPI decision model can predict survival in adults with advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma

Investigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and leading cancer program along with Tufts Medical Center in Boston, developed and validated the Advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma International Prognostication Index (A-HIPI).

12 Dec 2022

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Study discovers link between a lesser-known hormone and lipid levels in midlife women

Antibody discovery could explain why so many group A strep vaccines have failed

Scientists use single-cell multi-omics data to map disease regulatory circuits

Detection of unreported infections based on SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence

How human cell atlases provide the missing links between genes, diseases and therapies

Study illustrates the importance of getting outside during the day, even when it’s cloudy

Biobattery researchers have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine

UQ-led project uses 'brain in a dish' to study effects of the Zika virus

Many genetic disorders respond well to specialized gene therapy

Signaling pathway within brain cells regulates sleep

What are the patterns of symptoms and risk factors for Long COVID among SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals?

Research reveals the assembly dynamics of nucleocapsid protein condensates can be regulated by small molecules with therapeutic potential

Bioengineered soluble ACE2 for brain protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Forxiga (dapagliflozin) approved in Great Britain for symptomatic chronic heat failure across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction

The benefit-risk of the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Knowledge and attitudes to mpox among GBMSM in Australia

Study shows emerging Omicron sublineages efficiently evade neutralization independent of immunization history

Multiscale landscaping of droplet wettability and mobility of N95 masks

What is the incidence of viral rebound after treatment with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and molnupiravir?

A-HIPI decision model can predict survival in adults with advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma

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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