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Fatty foods may expand waistline and cause havoc to the brain

New research shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain.

8 Jul 2022

Smoking cigarettes while wearing a mask may impair blood vessel function

Smoking traditional or non-combustible cigarettes while wearing a surgical mask results in a two-fold rise in exhaled carbon monoxide and impaired blood vessel function compared to non-mask periods.

8 Jul 2022

Human milk immune activity may both lower and increase infants’ infectious disease risk

Researchers discuss the short-term effects of the immune system of breast milk on infant health.

7 Jul 2022

A need for more research on toxicity of cannabis vaping products

Scientists assess the challenges presented by cannabinoid vaping products during the analysis of their effect on consumers’ respiratory health.

7 Jul 2022

Scientists appeal for global population control

Scientists discuss approaches for the stabilization and gradual reduction of the human population.

7 Jul 2022

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice

An international team of scientists has identified the neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice.

7 Jul 2022

Researchers unravel mechanism that underlies failure of staph vaccine trials

For the most part, the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is common and harmless, posing no threat to humans with whom they coexist.

7 Jul 2022

What is the monkeypox transmission risk in metropolitan areas?

A new study discusses the possible patterns of spread of monkeypox, and strategies to contain such transmission.

7 Jul 2022

Study identifies chromosomal abnormalities associated with relapse in frequent subtype of childhood B-ALL

An international research team coordinated by Dr. Oscar Molina and Dr. Pablo Menéndez, from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, identifies chromosomal abnormalities associated to relapse in a frequent subset of B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), a severe condition affecting especially children.

7 Jul 2022

Asymptomatic monkeypox infection detected from routine sexual health samples

A new study reports on the incidence of subclinical monkeypox infection among individuals attending a sexual health clinic in Belgium.

7 Jul 2022

Study determines how the emotional hub of the brain contributes to negative feelings

Tucked into the temporal lobe, near the base of our brain, sits a small, almond-shaped region called the amygdala that processes our emotions.

7 Jul 2022

Artificial intelligence is giving way to new tools for neuroscience research

The study of artificial intelligence (AI) and neuroscience have many things in common. At its core, neurosciences aim to better understand the brain by deciphering its complex networks and processes.

7 Jul 2022

Neuropsychiatric symptoms prevalent in over 50% of monkeypox infections according to new research

Scientists have recently conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the types and prevalence of neurological and psychiatric symptoms associated with monkeypox virus infection in humans.

7 Jul 2022

Study examines IMPACC trial results to understand clinical phenotypes of disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent article, longitudinal clinical phenotypes were described based on respiratory ordinal scales.

7 Jul 2022

The co-created challenges and opportunities of climate change and COVID-19 interactions

A new review aimed to highlight the opportunities as well as challenges of the interaction of COVID-19 and climate change.

7 Jul 2022

Broadness of neutralizing antibodies to sarbecoviruses depends on priming conditions

In a recent study under review at the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers identified immune priming conditions that generated broadly neutralizing antibody (nAb) responses and assessed immunity post-third dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines such as BNT126b2 or Coronavac vaccines after two homologous doses of BNT126b2 or Coronavac vaccines.

7 Jul 2022

Medical Science News

Fatty foods may expand waistline and cause havoc to the brain

Smoking cigarettes while wearing a mask may impair blood vessel function

Human milk immune activity may both lower and increase infants’ infectious disease risk

A need for more research on toxicity of cannabis vaping products

Scientists appeal for global population control

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice

Researchers unravel mechanism that underlies failure of staph vaccine trials

What is the monkeypox transmission risk in metropolitan areas?

Study identifies chromosomal abnormalities associated with relapse in frequent subtype of childhood B-ALL

Asymptomatic monkeypox infection detected from routine sexual health samples

Study determines how the emotional hub of the brain contributes to negative feelings

Artificial intelligence is giving way to new tools for neuroscience research

Neuropsychiatric symptoms prevalent in over 50% of monkeypox infections according to new research

Study examines IMPACC trial results to understand clinical phenotypes of disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The co-created challenges and opportunities of climate change and COVID-19 interactions

Broadness of neutralizing antibodies to sarbecoviruses depends on priming conditions

TRIM7 inhibits coxsackievirus and norovirus infection

COVID-19 and brain damage explained

Understanding how the brain learns new concepts holds potential for tackling cognitive issues

Hunger associated with stronger feelings of anger and irritability

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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