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Study suggests the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress

Stress has been linked to all sorts of serious health issues, from insomnia to high blood pressure, obesity and even heart disease. But it's generally acknowledged that some stress can also be helpful, like when someone's chasing a work deadline.

28 Sep 2022

Mycoplasma genitalium infection during pregnancy may cause preterm birth

A systematic review and meta-analysis on the impacts of Mycoplasma genitalium infection on adverse pregnancy outcomes has been published in the BMJ journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

28 Sep 2022

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities prevented by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination within the first 6 months after the vaccine became available

Researchers assessed the effect of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in the US.

28 Sep 2022

mRNA boosters associated with decreased odds of hospitalization compared with the mRNA vaccine primary series alone

Researchers assessed the chances of COVID-19 hospitalization after three versus two mRNA vaccine doses.

28 Sep 2022

Researchers computationally design immunogens to elicit antibodies against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study designed immunogens to induce antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Sep 2022

Can the gut be an alternative route for SARS-CoV-2 entry?

Researchers reviewed the gut pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

28 Sep 2022

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of the anti-inflammatory drug dimethyl fumarate in treating COVID-19 as part of an early phase, randomized, controlled assessment trial in the UK.

28 Sep 2022

Q-LAAD: a dynamic, cost-effective rapid antigen test for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a high-throughput, rapid antigen SARS-CoV-2 spike protein detection test using allonamers, a new type of aptamers that carry out allosteric regulation instead of catalytic activity.

28 Sep 2022

Wastewater epidemiology can guide local clinical decisions on circulating viruses

The findings of a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server depicted that wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) can provide information on the circulating respiratory viruses in a community. As well as saving time and money, this method may assist in appropriate clinical decision-making, behavior modification, and public health interventions.

28 Sep 2022

Food, vaccines, bacteria, and viruses may all prime our immune system to attack SARS-CoV-2

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, primarily causes mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illness. However, some individuals with COVID-19 develop severe infections and require hospital admission.

27 Sep 2022

Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

Scientists performe in vitro and in vivo experiments to investigate the antimicrobial effects of different bile acids on various microorganisms.

27 Sep 2022

Cycles of fasting-mimicking diet appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer's in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.

27 Sep 2022

Italian scientists investigate whether stranded cetaceans show evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study examines SARS-CoV-2 infection in stranded cetaceans found dead along the Italian coast.

27 Sep 2022

Configuration of brain networks before COVID-19 moderates the effects of coping and perceived stress

The COVID-19 pandemic generated a unique scenario to analyze the psychological impact of global and extreme situations on the population.

27 Sep 2022

Spectroscopy reveals a high abundance of microplastics in human placenta

Scientists have used a spectroscopy technique to identify and characterize microplastics in the human placenta. The study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment provides a detailed overview of the size, shape, and nature of microplastics found in the placenta.

27 Sep 2022

Dietary fiber guar gum limits inflammation and delays the onset of MS symptoms in mice

Diets high in guar gum, a common food additive and dietary fiber, limited inflammation and delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms in mice, according to new research by members of the University of British Columbia Microbiology and Immunology department.

27 Sep 2022

What is the association between air ventilation and pathogen transmission?

Researchers assessed the association between indoor air respiratory pathogens and natural ventilation, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, and air filtration.

27 Sep 2022

Observing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron reinfections with different sub-variants

In a new study, researchers observed early recurrence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

27 Sep 2022

Natural product SSP derived from a Chinese herb may have broad antiviral activities against respiratory viral infections

A research team comprised of members of the School of Chinese Medicine, AIDS Institute, Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine and State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases, the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have discovered a natural product SSP derived from a Chinese herb Spatholobus Suberectus Dunnthat demonstrated broad antiviral activities against SARS-CoV-1, SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and HIV-1 as an entry blocker.

27 Sep 2022

Scientists find new piece of the puzzle in understanding how the brains of Alzheimer's patients work

Why does it become harder to concentrate when you have Alzheimer's disease? The explanation is perhaps that the signals transmitted from glial cells to nerve cells are disrupted.

27 Sep 2022

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Study suggests the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress

Mycoplasma genitalium infection during pregnancy may cause preterm birth

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities prevented by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination within the first 6 months after the vaccine became available

mRNA boosters associated with decreased odds of hospitalization compared with the mRNA vaccine primary series alone

Researchers computationally design immunogens to elicit antibodies against different SARS-CoV-2 variants

Can the gut be an alternative route for SARS-CoV-2 entry?

Study finds dimethyl fumarate was not associated with an improvement in clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Q-LAAD: a dynamic, cost-effective rapid antigen test for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Wastewater epidemiology can guide local clinical decisions on circulating viruses

Food, vaccines, bacteria, and viruses may all prime our immune system to attack SARS-CoV-2

Bile acids play an important role in regulating gut microbiome

Cycles of fasting-mimicking diet appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice

Italian scientists investigate whether stranded cetaceans show evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Configuration of brain networks before COVID-19 moderates the effects of coping and perceived stress

Spectroscopy reveals a high abundance of microplastics in human placenta

Dietary fiber guar gum limits inflammation and delays the onset of MS symptoms in mice

What is the association between air ventilation and pathogen transmission?

Observing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron reinfections with different sub-variants

Natural product SSP derived from a Chinese herb may have broad antiviral activities against respiratory viral infections

Scientists find new piece of the puzzle in understanding how the brains of Alzheimer's patients work

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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