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Coronavirus biology: viral RNA synthesis, origin, and vaccines

Researchers analyzed the characteristics of coronaviruses and novel CoV vaccine candidates.

10 Aug 2022

Study evaluates two immunization schedules for the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine Coronavac

Researchers conducted phase 3 evaluations of the immunogenicity of the two immunization timeframes of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine among Chilean adults.

10 Aug 2022

Study finds climate hazards can aggravate over half of known human infectious diseases

A recent article posted to the journal Nature Climate Change demonstrated that climate change could aggravate about 50% of recognized human pathogenic illnesses.

10 Aug 2022

Study shows how the same protein that is key for brain development can also be the cause for the spread of cancer

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have revealed how the pathway of an identified protein could lead to early diagnosis and targeted treatment for several cancers and brain disorders.

10 Aug 2022

British Heart Foundation funded Surrey project will address cardiac safety in novel anti-malarial agents

Understanding how drugs used to treat malaria impact the human heart is essential to finally toppling one of the world's most common but serious infections, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

10 Aug 2022

A novel 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device concurrently detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in saliva

Researchers described the development and applications of a 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device that quickly detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in patient's saliva.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers develop wearable technology to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin

Researchers at NYU Tandon have reached a key milestone in their quest to develop wearable technology that manages to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin.

9 Aug 2022

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Researchers present a rational approach for identifying SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-targeted broad neutralizing antibody cocktails.

9 Aug 2022

Antibody evasion of Omicron BA.2.75 is less pronounced than BA.4/5

Researchers assess the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sublineage to neutralization.

9 Aug 2022

Using microrobotic platforms for endodontic therapy and diagnostics

With its irregularities and anatomical complexities, the root canal system is one of the most clinically challenging spaces in the oral cavity.

9 Aug 2022

Dual therapy offers both benefit and risk after common type of cardiac surgery

A new analysis shows that a combination of two anti-platelets drugs can benefit patients after the most common type of cardiac surgery - while also increasing the risk of potentially dangerous bleeding.

9 Aug 2022

WVU professor receives $1.6 million to expand research on brain circuits

A fruit fly walks on a rolling ball. As it meanders, Kevin Daly, biology professor at West Virginia University, looks deep into its brain through a specialized microscope.

9 Aug 2022

Does loneliness affect the brain and heart?

Scientists review studies to determine the effects of social isolation and loneliness on brain health and cardiovascular conditions.

9 Aug 2022

Pathogens in ancient DNA could explain how two civilizations collapsed

The current study has strongly indicated the presence of Y. pestis and S. enterica on the island of Crete that contributed to societal changes during 2,000 BCE.

9 Aug 2022

Research paves the way for therapies to treat or delay preterm labor

Researchers have identified a cause of preterm labor, an enigma that has long challenged researchers. New research published in The Journal of Physiology suggests a protein, called Piezo1, is responsible for regulating the behavior of the uterus.

9 Aug 2022

New simulator quantifies the effect of body posture and stomach motility on drug bioavailability

A common, economic, and easy method of administering drugs is orally, by swallowing a pill or capsule.

9 Aug 2022

New mathematical model of bone renewal predicts the effects of osteoporosis medications

The model, described today in eLife, may help improve outcomes for patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis and reduce the risks of side effects by helping physicians build more personalized treatment regimes.

9 Aug 2022

Aberrant levels of three microRNAs may impair healing in venous ulcers, study shows

The study, which includes the first resource detailing the role of microRNAs in the wound-repair process, shows that aberrant levels of a trio of microRNAs may impair healing in venous ulcers.

9 Aug 2022

Researchers develop a potential way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma

A possible way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma has been developed by researchers from Aston University and Imperial College London.

9 Aug 2022

Double mRNA COVID-19 vaccination found to increase SARS-CoV-2 variant recognition

Researchers evaluated the impact of double BNT162b2 messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination in recognition of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

9 Aug 2022

Medical Science News

Coronavirus biology: viral RNA synthesis, origin, and vaccines

Study evaluates two immunization schedules for the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine Coronavac

Study finds climate hazards can aggravate over half of known human infectious diseases

Study shows how the same protein that is key for brain development can also be the cause for the spread of cancer

British Heart Foundation funded Surrey project will address cardiac safety in novel anti-malarial agents

A novel 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device concurrently detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in saliva

Researchers develop wearable technology to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Antibody evasion of Omicron BA.2.75 is less pronounced than BA.4/5

Using microrobotic platforms for endodontic therapy and diagnostics

Dual therapy offers both benefit and risk after common type of cardiac surgery

WVU professor receives $1.6 million to expand research on brain circuits

Does loneliness affect the brain and heart?

Pathogens in ancient DNA could explain how two civilizations collapsed

Research paves the way for therapies to treat or delay preterm labor

New simulator quantifies the effect of body posture and stomach motility on drug bioavailability

New mathematical model of bone renewal predicts the effects of osteoporosis medications

Aberrant levels of three microRNAs may impair healing in venous ulcers, study shows

Researchers develop a potential way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma

Double mRNA COVID-19 vaccination found to increase SARS-CoV-2 variant recognition

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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