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Scientists show how to design "ecological firewalls" for biosphere terraformation

Researchers discuss the use of ecological firewalls to predict and control communities of microbiota into which synthetic organisms are released.

11 Jul 2022

Cornell researchers engineer a biohybrid composite material that mimics natural tissue

Producing biomaterials that match the performance of cartilage and tendons has been an elusive goal for scientists, but a new material created at Cornell demonstrates a promising new approach to mimicking natural tissue.

11 Jul 2022

Psilocybin microdosing associated with mood and mental health improvements

The latest study to examine how tiny amounts of psychedelics can impact mental health provides further evidence of the therapeutic potential of microdosing.

11 Jul 2022

Frequent video game players show superior decision-making skills and enhanced brain activity

Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players, according to a recent study by Georgia State University researchers.

11 Jul 2022

Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment hosts its inaugural research showcase event

Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment (IHN) held its inaugural research showcase event on Thursday 7 July at Conference Aston.

11 Jul 2022

Scientists examine the maturation of brain regions in preschoolers

As their brain regions linked to self-control mature, preschoolers improve in their ability to stop themselves from doing something, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

11 Jul 2022

Study examines the use of eye movements as a biomarker for dual-diagnosis of traumatic spinal cord and brain injury

Silvana Costa, PhD, of Kessler Foundation received a two-year $199,800 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.

11 Jul 2022

Activation of the STING pathway could help make glioblastoma multiforme more susceptible to immunotherapy

Immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment for many forms of cancer, but glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and deadly form of brain cancer, has remained untouched.

11 Jul 2022

Novel molecular pathway may explain how stress affects neuropsychiatric lupus

A novel molecular pathway involving cell signaling proteins in the brain may explain how stress affects neuropsychiatric lupus with diffuse neuropsychological manifestations.

11 Jul 2022

Pregnant women at increased risk of COVID-19 severity

Researchers assessed the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy in Ontario, Canada.

11 Jul 2022

How can we define early COVID-19 reinfections?

In a new study, researchers investigated coronavirus disease 2019 reinfections.

11 Jul 2022

How does the belief that vaccination will end the COVID-19 pandemic relate to vaccination intent?

Researchers explored the intent and belief in COVID-19 vaccination in the Netherlands.

11 Jul 2022

Study reveals sex-based differences in the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in the US

Researchers investigated sex-based differences among COVID-19 patients in the United States.

11 Jul 2022

What is the effectiveness of the fourth dose mRNA vaccination against the Omicron variant?

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of the fourth vaccine dose against COVID-19.

11 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein downregulates ACE2 expression

In a new study, researchers observed the downregulation of ACE2 by SARS-CoV-2.

11 Jul 2022

Study assesses the potential of plant secondary metabolites as potential anti-COVID-19 agents

A new study has focused on identifying plant secondary metabolites (PSM) having a higher affinity for S-RBD of SARS-CoV-2.

11 Jul 2022

The interplay of family history and genome-wide polygenic risk scores across 24 common diseases

A new study has investigated the interplay of FH and genome-wide PRS

11 Jul 2022

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health and wellbeing, key determinants of health, and health inequities

A new study investigated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, the important health determinants, and disparities resulting from such effects.

11 Jul 2022

Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants via wastewater sequencing uncovers cryptic transmission

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, researchers assessed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission using wastewater sequencing.

11 Jul 2022

Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers characterized long-term pulmonary consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) mouse-adapted strain (MA10) infection in BALB/c laboratory mice.

11 Jul 2022

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Scientists show how to design "ecological firewalls" for biosphere terraformation

Cornell researchers engineer a biohybrid composite material that mimics natural tissue

Psilocybin microdosing associated with mood and mental health improvements

Frequent video game players show superior decision-making skills and enhanced brain activity

Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment hosts its inaugural research showcase event

Scientists examine the maturation of brain regions in preschoolers

Study examines the use of eye movements as a biomarker for dual-diagnosis of traumatic spinal cord and brain injury

Activation of the STING pathway could help make glioblastoma multiforme more susceptible to immunotherapy

Novel molecular pathway may explain how stress affects neuropsychiatric lupus

Pregnant women at increased risk of COVID-19 severity

How can we define early COVID-19 reinfections?

How does the belief that vaccination will end the COVID-19 pandemic relate to vaccination intent?

Study reveals sex-based differences in the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in the US

What is the effectiveness of the fourth dose mRNA vaccination against the Omicron variant?

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein downregulates ACE2 expression

Study assesses the potential of plant secondary metabolites as potential anti-COVID-19 agents

The interplay of family history and genome-wide polygenic risk scores across 24 common diseases

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health and wellbeing, key determinants of health, and health inequities

Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants via wastewater sequencing uncovers cryptic transmission

Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

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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