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Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

A recent study evaluated the molecular and histopathological effects in the placenta following a SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.

28 Feb 2022

Molecular insights on the possible connection of SARS-CoV-2 and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

A recent study assessed the mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Alpha VOCs inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and mitigate the risk of a multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

28 Feb 2022

Distributed lag models to estimate incident rates using concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from wastewater solids

The team analyzed the effect of sampling frequency on the prediction error of IRs by using reduced sampling across different sewer sheds of varying sizes and features.

28 Feb 2022

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Researchers emphasized the need to take on a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a universal vaccine for coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is a biomedical priority during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Study finds Omicron sublineage BA.2 is less pathogenic in rodent models than prior SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated the pathogenicity and replication potential of SARS-CoV-2 VOC Omicron lineage, BA.2 in immunocompetent mice and hamsters.

28 Feb 2022

Noncovalent protease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses

In a new study published in ACS Infectious Diseases journal, scientists biochemically and structurally evaluated the PLpro from a subgroup 2b bat coronavirus, BtSCoV-Rf1.2004, to identify unique structural features or enzymatic biases of the subgroup 2b.

28 Feb 2022

Study determines effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against Omicron variant in high-risk indoor settings

A new study estimates vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in indoor entertainment settings in Australia.

27 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Unexpected discovery could open the door to new treatment for small-cell lung cancer

An unexpected discovery at UVA Cancer Center has allowed scientists to halt the development of small-cell lung cancer in lab mice, and the surprise finding could open the door to a new treatment approach in people.

25 Feb 2022

LJI researchers discover new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subsets

T cells play important roles in helping to fight infections and cancers - and they can also drive autoimmune diseases. Now researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subset that are linked to risk of autoimmune diseases.

25 Feb 2022

Targeting a specific protein can help prevent or delay prostate cancer progression

Targeting a specific protein that is often overexpressed in prostate cancer can help prevent or delay the disease from spreading to other parts of the body, according to a study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators.

25 Feb 2022

Crucial regulator of malaria parasite transmission identified

Malaria remains one of the biggest global public health challenges. It kills a young child every two minutes, more than any other infectious disease.

25 Feb 2022

Traditional Chinese medicine can be an effective radiosensitizer for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a group of cancers that originate in the nose and throat, is made complicated by their unique position. Radiation therapy is often the main curative treatment for NPC. However, some patients are resistant to radiation therapy.

25 Feb 2022

Research could pave the way for adoption of precision medicine approaches for COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a frightening reality; the course of infection with this disease is highly variable. Some young patients have died from the virus, whereas several elderly people have survived without experiencing respiratory symptoms at all. Researchers are left wondering: why?

25 Feb 2022

Application of various nanoparticle-capsulated siRNA as therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers have been reviewing the use of siRNAs to target coronaviruses.

25 Feb 2022

Single Use Support brings cell & gene therapy expert Katy Spink on board

Katherine (Katy) Spink has become a member of Single Use Support’s Board of Directors. Her many years of expertise in cell & gene therapy consulting will enrich the companies’ focus on innovating solutions for advanced therapies.

From Single Use Support GmbH 25 Feb 2022

Pioneering technique uses a magnetic device to stimulate touch sensitive brain glial cells

Scientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic magnetic particles to remotely activate brain cells; researchers say the discovery in rats could potentially lead to the development of a new class of non-invasive therapies for neurological disorders.

24 Feb 2022

Study provides a promising new avenue for development of anti-obesity treatments

An anti-tumor drug promotes weight loss in mice at low doses by activating a natural hunger-suppressing pathway, according to a new study publishing February 24th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Jiang Wei Wu and colleagues at Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi, China.

24 Feb 2022

Scientists uncover new role of chromatin-modulatory enzyme during cancer development

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a new role of a chromatin-modulatory enzyme, termed EZH2, during cancer development.

24 Feb 2022

Advanced gene therapy may prevent severe loss of muscle mass in elderly people

Researchers at NTNU have managed to restore muscle function in older mice with muscle loss using advanced gene therapy. The hope is that this method might eventually be used on humans to prevent severe loss of muscle mass.

24 Feb 2022

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Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

Molecular insights on the possible connection of SARS-CoV-2 and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

Distributed lag models to estimate incident rates using concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from wastewater solids

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Study finds Omicron sublineage BA.2 is less pathogenic in rodent models than prior SARS-CoV-2 variants

Noncovalent protease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses

Study determines effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination against Omicron variant in high-risk indoor settings

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Unexpected discovery could open the door to new treatment for small-cell lung cancer

LJI researchers discover new genes in CD4+ "helper" T cell subsets

Targeting a specific protein can help prevent or delay prostate cancer progression

Crucial regulator of malaria parasite transmission identified

Traditional Chinese medicine can be an effective radiosensitizer for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Research could pave the way for adoption of precision medicine approaches for COVID-19

Application of various nanoparticle-capsulated siRNA as therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Single Use Support brings cell & gene therapy expert Katy Spink on board

Pioneering technique uses a magnetic device to stimulate touch sensitive brain glial cells

Study provides a promising new avenue for development of anti-obesity treatments

Scientists uncover new role of chromatin-modulatory enzyme during cancer development

Advanced gene therapy may prevent severe loss of muscle mass in elderly people

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