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What is the link between influenza vaccination and the severity of COVID-19 infection?

Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether influenza vaccinations could reduce COVID-19 severity outcomes.

25 Aug 2022

Researchers report large molecular compounds and nanoscale nanozyme of two traditional Chinese medicines may inhibit COVID-19 signaling

Researchers investigated the potential anti-COVID-19 activity of traditional Chinese medicine.

25 Aug 2022

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus coinfection in children

A new study evaluated the occurrence of RSV and SARS-CoV-2 coinfections in children.

25 Aug 2022

Study investigates factors that influence immune responses over 15 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, the long-term humoral immunity to SARS-CoV-2 was investigated.

25 Aug 2022

What is the association between T lymphocyte-mediated immune responses and COVID-19 severity?

Researchers examined the relationship between cell-mediated or T lymphocyte-mediated immunity and SARS-CoV-2 infection severity.

25 Aug 2022

Study suggests inclusion of the Omicron BA.5 strain in a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would be beneficial in protection against this widely circulating variant

Researchers explored neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5 lineage infected patients.

25 Aug 2022

Virtual screening and molecular dynamics explore potential repurposed drugs against monkeypox virus

A recent study investigated ‘targets’ in the poxvirus and identified the protein residues active in MPV, following which eight potential anti-viral drugs were proposed.

25 Aug 2022

How does the human gut microbiome impact menopause?

A recent study summarizes available information on the relationship between menopause and the gut microbiome.

24 Aug 2022

Severe COVID-19 increases risk of future cardiovascular events

A recent study determines the relationship between COVID-19 severity and risk of subsequent cardiovascular events in a large cohort.

24 Aug 2022

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

A new study discusses how fortified human milk changes the gut microbiome in these babies.

24 Aug 2022

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have demonstrated that a neurosurgical procedure used to research and measure dopamine and serotonin in the human brain is safe.

24 Aug 2022

Tiny sensor can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac cells

Using a suspended nanowire, a University of Massachusetts research team has, for the first time, created a tiny sensor that can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac tissue, work promising for cardiac disease studies, drug testing and regenerative medicine.

24 Aug 2022

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 (ATP1A1) subunit proteins could help identify novel therapies for addressing blood clots and thrombosis, according to a new study by Marshall University researchers.

24 Aug 2022

Study compares psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences

In a survey study of more than 3,000 adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers compared psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences that were not drug related and found notable similarities in people's attitudes toward death.

24 Aug 2022

Functional architecture of the brain's reward system predicts appetite changes in depression

Major depressive disorders are characterized by a significant health burden, including changes in appetite and body weight.

24 Aug 2022

Doctor's trustworthiness influences pain-related brain activity in patients

When doctors are seen as less trustworthy by their patients it can increase reported pain and pain-related brain activity, new research from the University of Miami suggests.

24 Aug 2022

Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Findings from a preliminary human study of an experimental, genetically attenuated malaria parasite immunization show this vaccine warrants further exploration.

24 Aug 2022

Vertical transfer of humoral immune protection after maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

In a new study, researchers assessed the presence, durability, and neutralization potency of immunoglobulin G and IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfeeding infant stools, maternal plasma, and breast milk following maternal COVID-19 vaccination.

24 Aug 2022

Researchers discover the vital role of immune cells in liver regeneration

If liver tissue has to be removed due to cancer or another liver disease, the organ usually regenerates quickly, soon becoming fully functional once again.

24 Aug 2022

Changes in brain connections occur very early in Alzheimer's disease

Although a lot is known about brain alterations in symptomatic Alzheimer's disease (AD), less is known about changes in the brain network early in the disease process.

24 Aug 2022

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What is the link between influenza vaccination and the severity of COVID-19 infection?

Researchers report large molecular compounds and nanoscale nanozyme of two traditional Chinese medicines may inhibit COVID-19 signaling

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus coinfection in children

Study investigates factors that influence immune responses over 15 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection

What is the association between T lymphocyte-mediated immune responses and COVID-19 severity?

Study suggests inclusion of the Omicron BA.5 strain in a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would be beneficial in protection against this widely circulating variant

Virtual screening and molecular dynamics explore potential repurposed drugs against monkeypox virus

How does the human gut microbiome impact menopause?

Severe COVID-19 increases risk of future cardiovascular events

Fortified human breastmilk alters the microbiota of low-birth-weight infants

Scientists demonstrate safety of neurosurgical procedure used to measure dopamine and serotonin

Tiny sensor can simultaneously measure electrical and mechanical cellular responses in cardiac cells

Targeting Na+/K+ ATPase alpha 1 proteins could help identify novel therapies for blood clots, thrombosis

Study compares psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences

Functional architecture of the brain's reward system predicts appetite changes in depression

Doctor's trustworthiness influences pain-related brain activity in patients

Experimental, genetically attenuated malaria vaccine warrants further exploration

Vertical transfer of humoral immune protection after maternal SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Researchers discover the vital role of immune cells in liver regeneration

Changes in brain connections occur very early in Alzheimer's disease

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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