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Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

Once considered an inert tissue, fat – or adipose tissue – is now known to play an active role in the body's critical functions by secreting hormones that regulate hunger and body temperature.

17 Aug 2022

Innovative technology revels the impact of environmental conditions on RNA structures in living cells

The impact of environmental conditions on the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells has been revealed by innovative technology developed by researchers at the John Innes Centre.

17 Aug 2022

Shelter sickness: Migrants see health problems linger and worsen while waiting at the border

Two days after arriving at a temporary migrant shelter at the border with the U.S. in June, Rosa Viridiana Ceron Alpizar's 9-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son fell ill. Most of the kids in the converted gym had stomach issues after being served a meal of sausage and beans, she recalled.

17 Aug 2022

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

A pioneering genomic surveillance study has provided the clearest picture yet of the arms race between Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for a range of illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis, and the vaccines designed to protect against the most dominant types. A strain called GPSC10 was found to be a particular threat, due to its increased virulence, ability to transform its structure to evade vaccines and its resistance to several common antibiotics.

17 Aug 2022

Understanding COVID aerosol dispersion from wind musical instruments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many live musical events and festivals were postponed and even canceled to protect musicians and audience members.

16 Aug 2022

Antiviral drugs in combination with antibody therapies could help protect people from the flu pandemic

Researchers at McMaster University have found a class of well-known antiviral drugs could be part of a one-two punch to treat seasonal influenza and prevent a flu pandemic when used in combination with antibody therapies.

16 Aug 2022

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a booster vaccine made by Moderna which targets two COVID-19 variants, known as a bivalent vaccine. Following clinical trial data that showed it triggers a strong immune response against both strains, the vaccine was found to meet the UK regulator's standards for safety, quality and effectiveness. Vaccine expert, Professor Beate Kampmann reacts to this announcement.

16 Aug 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 on maternal, fetal, and neonatal characteristics?

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of early onset COVID-19 on maternal, fetal, and neonatal characteristics.

16 Aug 2022

What is the potential role of sphingosine kinase inhibitors as antiviral agents?

In a new study, researchers explored sphingosine kinases inhibitors and characterized the role of SKs in Ebola virus (EBOV) entry.

16 Aug 2022

Computational pipeline for the early identification of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed a computational pipeline for the early identification of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of interest by analyzing SARS-CoV-2 genome data and allocating risk scores on the basis of functional and epidemiological parameters.

16 Aug 2022

Verogen and Gene by Gene Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Accelerate Adoption of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy

Verogen, Inc. and Gene by Gene today announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of forensic investigative genetic genealogy.

From Verogen, Inc. 16 Aug 2022

What is the prevalence of COVID-associated neurologic complications in hospitalized US children?

Researchers assessed the prevalence of neurologic complications in children hospitalized with COVID-19.

16 Aug 2022

Azenta announces agreement to acquire B Medical Systems

Azenta, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire B Medical Systems S.á r.l and its subsidiaries (“B Medical”).

From B Medical Systems S.à r.l 16 Aug 2022

Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater

Researchers in New York detected the presence of the poliovirus in wastewater samples.

14 Aug 2022

What is the genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 infections in households?

In a new study, researchers assessed the genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in households.

12 Aug 2022

National follow-up study identifies risk factors for a prolonged COVID-19 recovery

In one of the largest follow-up studies to date, involving 25 pediatric hospitals, more than a quarter of children and adolescents hospitalized with coronavirus infection early in the pandemic still had health problems two to four months later, either persisting symptoms or activity impairment. The study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, is published August 12 in the journal Pediatrics.

12 Aug 2022

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Research suggests a new model of how beige fat biogenesis is controlled

Innovative technology revels the impact of environmental conditions on RNA structures in living cells

Shelter sickness: Migrants see health problems linger and worsen while waiting at the border

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

Understanding COVID aerosol dispersion from wind musical instruments

Antiviral drugs in combination with antibody therapies could help protect people from the flu pandemic

LSHTM expert comment: UK's MHRA approves bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

What is the impact of COVID-19 on maternal, fetal, and neonatal characteristics?

What is the potential role of sphingosine kinase inhibitors as antiviral agents?

Computational pipeline for the early identification of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Verogen and Gene by Gene Form Groundbreaking Partnership to Accelerate Adoption of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy

What is the prevalence of COVID-associated neurologic complications in hospitalized US children?

Azenta announces agreement to acquire B Medical Systems

Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater

What is the genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 infections in households?

National follow-up study identifies risk factors for a prolonged COVID-19 recovery

How should we react to the global monkeypox outbreak?

Big pharma went all in to kill drug pricing negotiations

Novel zoonotic Langya virus identified in China

Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus

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