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The trajectory of CD4+ T cell responses to mRNA vaccines in older individuals

Researchers investigated how age-related T-cell defects impacted the effectiveness of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.

16 Jan 2023

Artemisia argyi plant extracts and phytochemicals shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in new research

Researchers reported that Artemisia argyi extracts and phytochemicals could inhibit severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

16 Jan 2023

Bettersize Announces the Release of Nanoparticle Characterization Guidebook

Nanoparticles or nanomaterials are increasingly important due to their unique physical and chemical properties, such as particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight.

From Bettersize Instruments 16 Jan 2023

Study identifies new tau regulators as viable therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's and other tauopathies

Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide and as our life expectancy increases, more individuals are expected to be affected in the coming decades.

16 Jan 2023

Study investigates the spectrum of antibody immunity across several SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated antibody responses to the spike proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain and VOCs such as the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron.

16 Jan 2023

Researchers develop a computational model to accurately predict lethal brain tumor growth

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a computational model to predict the growth of deadly brain tumors more accurately.

16 Jan 2023

COVID inspires to solve a 30-year-old problem in computer science

During the corona epidemic many of us became amateur mathematicians. How quickly would the number of hospitalized patients rise, and when would herd immunity be achieved? Professional mathematicians were challenged as well, and a researcher at University of Copenhagen became inspired to solve a 30-year-old problem in computer science.

16 Jan 2023

Environmental education programs may be well-suited for linguistically diverse children

Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.

16 Jan 2023

Brain-computer interfaces' safety is similar to other implanted neurologic devices, study shows

For people with paralysis caused by neurologic injury or disease - such as ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), stroke, or spinal cord injury - brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to restore communication, mobility, and independence by transmitting information directly from the brain to a computer or other assistive technology.

16 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Hearing loss cases are climbing globally - 1 in 5 adults are affected - along with a growing number of older workers who are more likely to experience hearing loss.

15 Jan 2023

Rough and tumble play needed for today's children

Children engage in rough play today, as they also did in the past. What is the same and what has changed? Researchers have taken a closer look and have a clear recommendation for today's parents and kindergarten and school staff.

15 Jan 2023

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

A recent Molecules journal study has reviewed the literature on edible insects as a source of bioactive compounds.

15 Jan 2023

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

Walking pace and handgrip strength can indicate dementia risk

The current study, published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, drew data on almost 496,000 participants from the UK Biobank Study. None had symptoms or a diagnosis of dementia at the start of the study.

15 Jan 2023

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

A new study in the journal Cell aimed to determine whether epigenetic changes are a cause of mammalian aging.

15 Jan 2023

A 35% increase in physical activity improves memory and cognition in healthy elderly

A randomized controlled trial conducted on elderly individuals shows that an improvement in physical fitness and cognition can be achieved by increasing daily physical activity to a certain level. The trial findings are published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy.

15 Jan 2023

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The trajectory of CD4+ T cell responses to mRNA vaccines in older individuals

Artemisia argyi plant extracts and phytochemicals shown to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in new research

Bettersize Announces the Release of Nanoparticle Characterization Guidebook

Study identifies new tau regulators as viable therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's and other tauopathies

Study investigates the spectrum of antibody immunity across several SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers develop a computational model to accurately predict lethal brain tumor growth

COVID inspires to solve a 30-year-old problem in computer science

Environmental education programs may be well-suited for linguistically diverse children

Brain-computer interfaces' safety is similar to other implanted neurologic devices, study shows

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Rough and tumble play needed for today's children

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Walking pace and handgrip strength can indicate dementia risk

The loss of epigenetic information accelerates the aging process

A 35% increase in physical activity improves memory and cognition in healthy elderly

Study directly links gut leakage with retinopathy severity in people with Type 1 diabetes

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still remains even though acceptance rates have increased in 2022

Chemicals accumulated in the vagina may contribute to spontaneous preterm birth

Study uncovers a new role for Slit2 signaling in stimulating Ewing sarcoma growth

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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