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Are plasma levels of axonal damage and neuronal degeneration makers altered in COVID-19 patients without major neurological manifestations?

A recent study evaluated whether plasma levels of NfL, T-tau, and GFAP changed in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients with or without major neurological manifestations.

3 Feb 2023

What is the effect of preferred music on pain thresholds?

This study evaluated the effect of preferred music, as opposed to disliked music, on the perception of pain and pain tolerance in healthy volunteers.

3 Feb 2023

New EU project aims to make a radical change in the European food system

The University of Copenhagen is leading a comprehensive new EU project, CLEVERFOOD, that will facilitate a society-wide mobilization of European citizens to transform the European food system that benefits climate, sustainability, biodiversity and public health.

3 Feb 2023

Structural analysis of main protease from delta and gamma coronaviruses

A team of US-based scientists has recently determined the inhibitor-bound crystal structures of the Main proteases (Mpro) of delta and gamma coronaviruses isolated from mammals.

3 Feb 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infections on French mink farms after one year of COVID-19

A new paper, which appears on the bioRxiv* preprint server, describes the investigation of all French mink farms towards the end of 2020. This was to maximize the chances of identifying SARS-CoV-2 infection in these animals at any time over the past year.

3 Feb 2023

What are the predictors of in-hospital mortality in cancer patients with COVID-19?

A new study in PLoS ONE aimed to analyze the variables associated with in-hospital mortality in COVID-19-positive cancer patients who were presented to the ED.

3 Feb 2023

The impact of viral infections on the human endocrine system

Researchers briefly outlined how viral infections trigger endocrinopathies in humans.

3 Feb 2023

An automated platform to compile COVID-19 research

Researchers describe the development and utility of this COVID-19 research collection and analysis platform.

3 Feb 2023

Researchers explore mass gatherings and COVID-19 transmission

A recent study examines how mass gatherings in Hong Kong were associated with the local transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2023

Latest Nobel Collection features five new science articles for young people

Frontiers for Young Minds, a unique, completely free kids’ science journal launched its second Nobel Collection today. It features five new articles in which top scientists connected directly with young reviewers to ensure their articles are clear, educational, and fascinating to read for young people before they were published in the journal.

3 Feb 2023

Pulmonary surfactant-mediated inflammatory response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discuss the role of a surfactant-mediated inflammatory response employed by human lungs against SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2023

The relationship between natural plant extracts and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers explored plants as an extensive resource of molecules with potential therapeutic action against SARS-CoV-2 and debunked misconceptions.

3 Feb 2023

Molnupiravir-related mutational signatures among COVID-19 patients

Researchers explore a mutational signature related to molnupiravir in SARS-CoV-2 sequencing datasets.

3 Feb 2023

Pulmonary morphopathology in COVID-19 caused by the B.1.617.2 Delta variant

Researchers examined the histopathological condition of the lungs of patients who died from COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta (B.1.617.2) variant.

3 Feb 2023

What is the effect of sex on the clinical characteristics and prognosis of COVID-19 patients?

Researchers evaluated COVID-19 management based on sex differences.

3 Feb 2023

What are the existing support models for caregivers and patients with long COVID?

Researchers presented existing data on support models for the post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID patients and their caretakers.

3 Feb 2023

As long-term care staffing crisis worsens, immigrants can bridge the gaps

When Margarette Nerette arrived in the United States from Haiti, she sought safety and a new start.

3 Feb 2023

Montana lawmakers seek more information about governor’s HEART fund

A fund championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to fill gaps in Montana's substance use and behavioral health treatment programs has spent $5.2 million since last year as the state waits for an additional $19 million in federal funding.

3 Feb 2023

NHS medtech strategy to boost access to safe, effective and innovative medical devices

Patients across the UK are set to benefit from access to safe, effective and innovative equipment and medical devices as part of the first ever medical technology ('medtech') strategy published today.

3 Feb 2023

Partially quasi-programmed diseases can be delayed by slowing aging

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 2, entitled, "Are menopause, aging and prostate cancer diseases?"

3 Feb 2023