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A novel 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device concurrently detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in saliva

Researchers described the development and applications of a 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device that quickly detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in patient's saliva.

10 Aug 2022

Novel class of drug regresses active brain metastases in breast cancer patients

An Austrian study led by MedUni Vienna showed that active brain metastases in breast cancer patients are partially or even completely regressed by a novel class of drug. This is a chemical conjugate of an antibody and a chemotherapy drug that, according to current findings, opens up a completely new avenue in oncological research and targeted therapy.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers collaborate on a 15-month case study to analyze patient’s recovery from impaired adrenocorticotropic hormone

Recently, 'Long COVID' is becoming a significant issue worldwide. It refers to a variety of symptoms that persist over an extended period after the patient has recovered from a novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). In many cases, it is unclear what causes Long COVID symptoms, and there is insufficient information regarding recovery time.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers identify novel molecular pathway that suppresses the spread of glioblastoma

UT Southwestern researchers have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the spread of glioblastoma to surrounding tissue in the brain, as well as an existing drug that curbed tumor growth in animal models.

10 Aug 2022

Academic stress significantly correlates to psychological well-being in students, study finds

Academic stress takes a toll on the mental well-being of certain groups of college students more than others – a correlation further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Rutgers New Jersey Medical School study.

10 Aug 2022

Study evaluates the tumor-modulatory effects of opsins on melanoma cancer

Melanopsin (OPN4) is a light-sensing protein found in skin and retina cells. A new study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil suggests that OPN4 can also participate in the development and progression of melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers develop wearable technology to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin

Researchers at NYU Tandon have reached a key milestone in their quest to develop wearable technology that manages to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin.

9 Aug 2022

Study explores the role of follicle stimulating hormone in driving postmenopausal obesity, breast cancer

For women approaching menopause, a number of changes begin to occur. One of the most common is an increase in obesity, which, in turn, raises the risk for breast cancer after menopause.

9 Aug 2022

Japanese children's gait differs from that of children in other countries

Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries.

9 Aug 2022

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Researchers present a rational approach for identifying SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-targeted broad neutralizing antibody cocktails.

9 Aug 2022

Antibody evasion of Omicron BA.2.75 is less pronounced than BA.4/5

Researchers assess the sensitivity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sublineage to neutralization.

9 Aug 2022

New study quantifies the “woodwork effect” in medical insurance

Not everyone who qualifies for health insurance signs up for it. Consider Medicaid, the national health insurance plan for low-income people. Across the U.S., about 14 percent of eligible adults and 7 percent of eligible children are not enrolled in Medicaid.

9 Aug 2022

Study outlines strategies people with visual impairment use to navigate social challenges

A recent study highlights the range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness or visual impairment encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges, and outlines strategies people with visual impairment use to navigate these situations.

9 Aug 2022

Using microrobotic platforms for endodontic therapy and diagnostics

With its irregularities and anatomical complexities, the root canal system is one of the most clinically challenging spaces in the oral cavity.

9 Aug 2022

Maternal personality disorder symptoms associated with insecure attachment in adolescent offspring

It should come as no great surprise that mothers have profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their own personality disorder symptoms, such as problems getting along with others? New research finds, for the first time, that maternal personality disorder symptoms impact their adolescent children who subsequently show a higher likelihood of insecure attachment.

9 Aug 2022

Mount Sinai receives $500,000 SU2C grant to identify therapeutic combinations for KRAS-mutant lung cancers

Mount Sinai is leading a team of lung cancer researchers that has been awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant from Stand Up To Cancer to explore therapeutic approaches to lung tumors with mutations in the KRAS gene, an undertaking that could have a significant impact for a large population of cancer patients who currently lack effective treatment options.

9 Aug 2022

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A novel 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip device concurrently detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid and anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in saliva

Novel class of drug regresses active brain metastases in breast cancer patients

Researchers collaborate on a 15-month case study to analyze patient’s recovery from impaired adrenocorticotropic hormone

Researchers identify novel molecular pathway that suppresses the spread of glioblastoma

Academic stress significantly correlates to psychological well-being in students, study finds

Study evaluates the tumor-modulatory effects of opsins on melanoma cancer

Researchers develop wearable technology to measure key brain mechanisms through the skin

Study explores the role of follicle stimulating hormone in driving postmenopausal obesity, breast cancer

Japanese children's gait differs from that of children in other countries

A broad sarbecovirus-neutralizing antibody cocktail

Antibody evasion of Omicron BA.2.75 is less pronounced than BA.4/5

New study quantifies the “woodwork effect” in medical insurance

Study outlines strategies people with visual impairment use to navigate social challenges

Using microrobotic platforms for endodontic therapy and diagnostics

Maternal personality disorder symptoms associated with insecure attachment in adolescent offspring

Mount Sinai receives $500,000 SU2C grant to identify therapeutic combinations for KRAS-mutant lung cancers

Gen Zs with Down syndrome have high aspirations and a great zest for life, study reveals

Dual therapy offers both benefit and risk after common type of cardiac surgery

Poor mental health during COVID-19 pandemic associated with weight gain in people with obesity

€15.7 million Australia-France doctoral training network to be led by RMIT's European hub

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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