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New genomic test can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, research suggests

A genomic test being developed by a Charlottesville, Va., company can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, new research from UVA Health suggests.

16 Sep 2022

Genomic sequencing reveals the course of COVID-19 in Africa

A new study explores the contribution of genomic sequencing to the scientific understanding of COVID-19, and on the introduction of global public health measures via the ability to pick up new variants early enough.

16 Sep 2022

SARS-CoV-2 N escape mutations do not affect rapid antigen testing

A new study maps the escape mutations found in various strains of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could cause them to escape neutralization by antibodies or detection by rapid antigen tests that rely on antibody binding for a positive result.

16 Sep 2022

Higher levels of microbiota engraftment linked to greater chances of transplantation success

From incurable intestinal infections to metabolic syndrome, from melanoma, to chronic inflammatory bowel disease, such as irritable bowel syndrome, to Tourette's syndrome: many diseases can potentially be cured by Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT), and researchers from the Catholic University, Rome and the University of Trento have shown that the greater the level of engraftment of the transplanted microorganisms, the greater the chances of success of the therapy.

15 Sep 2022

Understanding how specific intensities of exercise affect different aspects of mental, cognitive health

Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health - but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally.

15 Sep 2022

Healthy older people show greater mental well-being but poorer cognition than younger adults

The young and old could learn a thing or two from each other, at least when it comes to mental health and cognition.

15 Sep 2022

Adopting the right attentional focus during rehab can help people living with artificial limbs

There are more than two million people living with an amputation in the United States, with about 400 being added daily. For many of them, prostheses or artificial limbs are a part of their lives, and they need to relearn how their bodies move with their new limbs all over again.

15 Sep 2022

Father of modern corneal science honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, whose pioneering research at Mass Eye and Ear and in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School (HMS) has forever changed the way conditions of the cornea are understood and treated, has been presented with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award for his vast contributions to vision research.

15 Sep 2022

UCLA professor wins NAM award for pioneering research and leadership in autism genetics

Dr. Daniel Geschwind, the Gordon and Virginia MacDonald Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics, Neurology and Psychiatry at UCLA, was awarded the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) 2022 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health in recognition of his pioneering research and leadership in autism genetics.

15 Sep 2022

Scientists develop and test a new model of traumatic brain injury in zebrafish

A group of scientists, which included researchers from the Ural Federal University (UrFU), have developed and successfully tested a new model of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in zebrafish.

15 Sep 2022

New immunotherapy approach may lead to an effective treatment for fibrosis

Chronic diseases often lead to fibrosis, a condition in which organ tissue suffers from excessive scarring.

15 Sep 2022

Study explores new-onset tinnitus after COVID-19 vaccination

In a new study, researchers assessed the incidence of new-onset tinnitus after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

15 Sep 2022

BU researcher awarded $7.2 million grant to develop mAb-based contraceptive products

Deborah Jean Anderson, PhD, professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has received a four-year, $7.2 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development renewing support for a Contraceptive Research Center at BUSM to further her research to develop innovative monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based contraceptive and multipurpose prevention technology (MPT) products.

15 Sep 2022

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New genomic test can predict a patient's risk of developing severe COVID-19, research suggests

Genomic sequencing reveals the course of COVID-19 in Africa

SARS-CoV-2 N escape mutations do not affect rapid antigen testing

Higher levels of microbiota engraftment linked to greater chances of transplantation success

Understanding how specific intensities of exercise affect different aspects of mental, cognitive health

Healthy older people show greater mental well-being but poorer cognition than younger adults

Adopting the right attentional focus during rehab can help people living with artificial limbs

Father of modern corneal science honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award

UCLA professor wins NAM award for pioneering research and leadership in autism genetics

Scientists develop and test a new model of traumatic brain injury in zebrafish

New immunotherapy approach may lead to an effective treatment for fibrosis

Study explores new-onset tinnitus after COVID-19 vaccination

BU researcher awarded $7.2 million grant to develop mAb-based contraceptive products

COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns result in lower vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States

Study reveals pan-antiviral properties of PDC-109 bovine seminal plasma protein

What is the COVID-19 prevalence among neonates?

Development of improved monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2

R21/Matrix-M booster maintains high efficacy against first and multiple episodes of clinical malaria

Bivalent recombinant vaccine protects against SARS-CoV-2 and influenza in animal models

Vaccine-derived poliovirus 2 detected in environmental samples in the UK and USA

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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