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Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers demonstrated higher comparative efficacy of the intranasal (IN) route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration versus intramuscular route in mice.

12 Jun 2022

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, KU Leuven researchers investigated whether there was an association between the intensity of the co-circulation of adenovirus (AdV) 40/41 and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the number of hepatitis cases of unknown origin emerging in Belgium.

12 Jun 2022

Scientists discover novel species of betapolyomavirus in Kenya

A new study published as a pre-proof in the journal Virologica Sinica, is follow-up research to a previous study on the discovery of novel rodent viruses of various RNA viral families in Kenya.

12 Jun 2022

CDC updates on possible modes of monkeypox virus transmission

Monkeypox virus is a completely different virus than the viruses that cause COVID-19 or measles. It is not known to linger in the air and is not transmitted during short periods of shared airspace.

10 Jun 2022

New machine learning algorithm finds a gene signature characteristic of tumors

How do cancer cells differ from healthy cells? A new machine learning algorithm called "ikarus" knows the answer, reports a team led by MDC bioinformatician Altuna Akalin in the journal Genome Biology. The AI program has found a gene signature characteristic of tumors.

10 Jun 2022

Spinal posture assessment in health exams reliably detects cognitive decline

A mass survey of citizens aged 50 to 89 years examined whether cognitive decline could be detected by sagittal spinal balance measurement based on a radiological approach.

10 Jun 2022

One in 500 men may carry an extra X or Y chromosome which could increase risk of several diseases

Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome – most of them unaware – putting them at increased risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and thrombosis, say researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Exeter.

10 Jun 2022

Nanomaterial-based devices may be a viable option for monitoring, treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death across the globe, responsible for about 17.9 million (32%) of all deaths worldwide every year.

10 Jun 2022

New statement on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing menopause

Best practice recommendations for healthcare professionals providing help and support to women experiencing menopause have been issued in a joint position statement from the British Menopause Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Society for Endocrinology.

10 Jun 2022

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

A new molecule synthesized by a University of Texas at Dallas researcher kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, by exploiting a weakness in cells not previously targeted by other drugs.

10 Jun 2022

Androgens contribute to sex bias in bladder cancer

Male sex hormones interfere with the body's ability to fight bladder cancer, likely explaining why males experience higher cancer rates and more deadly disease, according to a new study co-led by a Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigator.

10 Jun 2022

People with higher blood DHA levels are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, study shows

New research published today in Nutrients shows that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease vs. those with lower levels, according to the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI).

10 Jun 2022

Scientists find new link between high-fat, high-fructose diets and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Those who are habitually inclined to consume burgers, fries and soda may think twice about their dietary choices following scientists' latest findings about high-fat, high-fructose diets.

10 Jun 2022

Early success of shorter tuberculosis treatment in Nigeria could pave the way for nationwide rollout

Early success with Nigeria's implementation of the new and shorter six-month tuberculosis treatment regimen in four states could pave the way for its rollout nationwide, says an expert.

10 Jun 2022

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Globally, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5. Not everyone faces the same risk, though: In the United States, roughly 10% of pregnancies lead to preterm birth, but for Black women, that likelihood is 14%.

10 Jun 2022

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Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

Scientists discover novel species of betapolyomavirus in Kenya

CDC updates on possible modes of monkeypox virus transmission

New machine learning algorithm finds a gene signature characteristic of tumors

Spinal posture assessment in health exams reliably detects cognitive decline

One in 500 men may carry an extra X or Y chromosome which could increase risk of several diseases

Nanomaterial-based devices may be a viable option for monitoring, treatment of cardiovascular diseases

New statement on best practice recommendations for the care of women experiencing menopause

New molecule kills a broad spectrum of hard-to-treat cancers

Androgens contribute to sex bias in bladder cancer

People with higher blood DHA levels are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, study shows

Scientists find new link between high-fat, high-fructose diets and Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Early success of shorter tuberculosis treatment in Nigeria could pave the way for nationwide rollout

Abundance of Lactobacillus crispatus linked to lower risk of preterm birth

Inhaled vaccines provide better protection and stronger immunity than nasal sprays, study confirms

Older adults with Type 1 diabetes have greater risk for muscle weakening, cardiovascular complications

Using artificial intelligence to discover new antivirals against COVID-19 and future pandemics

Using a harmless amoeba to protect children from dangerous infections

Study explores how emotional aspects of parenting can help adolescents cope with peer stressors

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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