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Birth delivery method associated with baby’s immune response to key childhood vaccines

The method by which a baby was delivered is associated with how its immune system will respond to two key childhood vaccines, research suggests.

16 Nov 2022

Research findings could bolster the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint therapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda and Opdivo work by unleashing the immune system's T cells to attack tumor cells.

16 Nov 2022

Research reveals new treatment avenue for pediatric high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have identified a novel treatment approach to an aggressive type of pediatric brain cancer, using therapies already approved to treat cancer.

16 Nov 2022

Novel nasal vaccine approach induces potent lung immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have developed a new nasal vaccination strategy that induces potent lung immunity and protection against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

16 Nov 2022

Multilevel Julich Brain Atlas could aid in studying psychiatric and aging disorders

The multilevel Julich Brain Atlas developed by researchers in the Human Brain Project, could help in studying psychiatric and aging disorders by correlating brain networks with their underlying anatomical structure.

16 Nov 2022

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Reproductive health experts consider hormonal contraceptives good choices for adolescents because they're safe and highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but one aspect of their effect on the teenage body remains a mystery – whether and how they modify the developing brain.

16 Nov 2022

Nerve cell discovery may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases

A discovery that may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases has been made by scientists at King's College London and the University of Bath in the UK.

16 Nov 2022

Flu vaccination needed for children with severe form of epilepsy due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of seizures being triggered by an influenza infection, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Researchers are developing calculator that weighs risk and benefit of taking osteoporosis drugs

Osteoporosis is a major, worsening public health problem and bisphosphonates which help restore a healthier balance of bone production and resorption, have been a relatively inexpensive, successful treatment, particularly for those at highest risk for fractures.

16 Nov 2022

New project aims to develop quantum sensors for improving brain tumor surgery

Removing a brain tumor presents surgeons with special challenges: They must remove the tumor without damaging healthy brain tissue.

16 Nov 2022

Scientists explore links between survival motor neuron protein and sarcopenia

Adopting some of the strategies behind successfully treating the childhood disease spinal muscular atrophy may enable development of therapies to curb the muscle decline that accompanies aging, new research suggests.

15 Nov 2022

Teachers reported significantly higher rates of anxiety than other workers during the pandemic

Teachers experienced significantly more anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic than healthcare, office, and other workers, according to new research released today.

15 Nov 2022

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

Financial stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

15 Nov 2022

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

Currently, various classes of drugs are available for the treatment of mental illnesses - such as depression and anxiety disorders. However, although these drugs confer benefits, they are also associated with adverse side-effects.

15 Nov 2022

COVID-19 mRNA boosters induce robust but non-durable immune response in the elderly

A study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology describes that the third booster dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) effectively induces an immune response against immunologically more fit variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). However, the immunity induced by the booster vaccination is transient and gradually declines over time.

15 Nov 2022

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Birth delivery method associated with baby’s immune response to key childhood vaccines

Research findings could bolster the effectiveness of immune-checkpoint therapy

Research reveals new treatment avenue for pediatric high grade gliomas harboring a genetic mutation

Novel nasal vaccine approach induces potent lung immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2

Multilevel Julich Brain Atlas could aid in studying psychiatric and aging disorders

Research in young rats shows how hormonal contraceptives may affect the brain

Nerve cell discovery may improve treatment options for patients with neurodegenerative diseases

Flu vaccination needed for children with severe form of epilepsy due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

Researchers are developing calculator that weighs risk and benefit of taking osteoporosis drugs

New project aims to develop quantum sensors for improving brain tumor surgery

Scientists explore links between survival motor neuron protein and sarcopenia

Teachers reported significantly higher rates of anxiety than other workers during the pandemic

Study: COVID-19-related financial strain took a distinct toll on adolescent mental health

Researchers identify potential lead compounds for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders

COVID-19 mRNA boosters induce robust but non-durable immune response in the elderly

Smoking marijuana damages the lungs more than tobacco

Study finds higher rate of emphysema and airway diseases among marijuana smokers

Protein levels in lung tumors may predict prognosis, improve treatment and diagnostics

Vitamin D can reduce severity and spread of COVID-19

New, automated system calculates metabolic tumor volume in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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