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Study investigates the antigenic and viral receptor-binding properties of major Omicron BA.2.75 subvariants

Researchers in the US examined the neutralization evasion and receptor affinity properties of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variants.

28 Mar 2023

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

Cancer that has spread to areas like the lungs can apply the brakes to a natural pathway that should recruit killer T cells directly to where it has metastasized, scientists report.

28 Mar 2023

VR imaging system illuminates functional brain network dynamics in autism model

An international research collaboration has developed a VR imaging system that can measure a wide range of neural activity in the cortices of mice during active behavior.

28 Mar 2023

Avacta appoints Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer for Therapeutics Division

Avacta Group plc today announced the appointment of Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer of its Therapeutics Division.

From Avacta Life Sciences Ltd. 28 Mar 2023

ADHD symptoms linked to early childhood exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances

A study explores the association of PFAS exposure with ADHD symptoms.

28 Mar 2023

The connection between gut microbiota, the gut–brain axis, and brain aging: can polyphenols have an impact?

A review published in the Antioxidants journal aimed to understand the impact of gut microbiota on brain aging.

28 Mar 2023

Surgeons can play an important role in reducing breast cancer disparities

Surgeons can play a key role in reducing breast cancer disparities by increasing their awareness of where disparities exist and having open conversations with their patients about their needs to initiate referrals early on in their care, according to a new collective review article published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

28 Mar 2023

What is the relationship between a plant-based diet and the gut microbiome?

A recent study conducted a systematic review of the impact of plant-based diets on gut microbiota.

28 Mar 2023

Truly random drug testing: ADHD patients face uneven urine screens and, sometimes, stigma

Some adults who take prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are required to have their urine tested for drugs several times a year. Others never are tested.

28 Mar 2023

Congressman seeks to plug ‘shocking loophole’ exposed by KHN investigation

A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses in the federal system meant to stop repeat Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse.

28 Mar 2023

Renishaw introduces new functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope

Renishaw is pleased to introduce fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope.

From Renishaw plc - Additive Manufacturing for Healthcare Applications 28 Mar 2023

CD9-positive exosomes inhibit the growth of malignant melanoma, study suggests

Malignant melanoma is a relatively aggressive type of skin cancer. When detected early, it is usually treatable by surgical resection only, but metastases develop often spreading to distant areas.

28 Mar 2023

University of Bath students building an artificial heart for the ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition

A team of University of Bath students are creating a working artificial heart as part of a worldwide ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition.

28 Mar 2023

Study finds best strategies to reduce the number of medication discrepancies in hospitals

A new study from researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has shed new light on the best strategies hospitals can use for medication reconciliation, the critical and difficult task of updating and verifying a patient’s medication lists and orders, regardless of where they are in the health care system.

28 Mar 2023

Blood biomarkers could be used to predict a person's likelihood of developing PTSD

A new study found that people who are currently suffering or face a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder show particular patterns in four biomarkers measurable with a simple blood test.

28 Mar 2023

Novel AI system can unobtrusively monitor elderly people in their living spaces

Engineers are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless technology to unobtrusively monitor elderly people in their living spaces and provide early detection of emerging health problems.

28 Mar 2023

New symposium focuses on why some people’s hearts stop without warning

The scientific mystery of why people’s hearts can stop without warning will be the focus of a three-day symposium of local and international researchers in Victoria beginning today.

28 Mar 2023

Newly launched educational video resource attempts to demystify and explain multiple sclerosis

With the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the rise in Australia, an important new educational video resource launches nationally today.

27 Mar 2023

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed ticks that bit humans between January 2014 and March 2021 in France for the presence of bacterial pathogens.

27 Mar 2023

Case report on Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis and SARS-CoV-2 concomitant infection

In a recent case report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers reported a case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis concomitant infection.

27 Mar 2023

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Study investigates the antigenic and viral receptor-binding properties of major Omicron BA.2.75 subvariants

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

VR imaging system illuminates functional brain network dynamics in autism model

Avacta appoints Karen Harrison as Chief Operating Officer for Therapeutics Division

ADHD symptoms linked to early childhood exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances

The connection between gut microbiota, the gut–brain axis, and brain aging: can polyphenols have an impact?

Surgeons can play an important role in reducing breast cancer disparities

What is the relationship between a plant-based diet and the gut microbiome?

Truly random drug testing: ADHD patients face uneven urine screens and, sometimes, stigma

Congressman seeks to plug ‘shocking loophole’ exposed by KHN investigation

Renishaw introduces new functionality to its inVia™ confocal Raman microscope

CD9-positive exosomes inhibit the growth of malignant melanoma, study suggests

University of Bath students building an artificial heart for the ‘Heart Hackathon’ competition

Study finds best strategies to reduce the number of medication discrepancies in hospitals

Blood biomarkers could be used to predict a person's likelihood of developing PTSD

Novel AI system can unobtrusively monitor elderly people in their living spaces

New symposium focuses on why some people’s hearts stop without warning

Newly launched educational video resource attempts to demystify and explain multiple sclerosis

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

Case report on Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis and SARS-CoV-2 concomitant infection

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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