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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the neutralization evasion of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages.

22 May 2022

Deep visual proteomics is redefining cancer diagnostics

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, researchers introduced deep visual proteomics (DVP), an amalgamation of artificial intelligence (AI) for image analysis and mass spectrometry (MS) for proteomic profiling of biological samples.

22 May 2022

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers illustrated cardiac findings in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-recovered individuals more than a year after infection.

22 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

A recent study published in the journal Viruses reported that antibody titers against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could serve as a marker for the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 May 2022

Voice analysis app predicts most cases of worsening heart failure in advance

A voice analysis app used by heart failure patients at home recognizes fluid in the lungs three weeks before an unplanned hospitalization or escalation in outpatient drug treatment. The late breaking research is presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Researchers determine whether mutations in the Omicron NTD influence its potential to stimulate myeloid cells and enhance inflammatory cytokine release.

22 May 2022

Unmarried heart failure patients lack confidence to manage their condition, study says

Unmarried heart failure patients appear less confident in managing their condition and more socially limited compared to their married counterparts, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Researchers review current findings on how human coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 might cause GI symptoms.

22 May 2022

High air pollution may increase risk for life-threatening arrhythmias

Life-threatening arrhythmias are more common on days with highly polluted air, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

22 May 2022

Higher excess mortality found in Massachusetts during Omicron period than the Delta period

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to excess deaths - a higher number of fatalities than would be expected over a given period.

22 May 2022

Study reveals how ZBP1 could lead to a cytokine storm during COVID-19

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown that the innate immune sensor, ZBP1, and its associated inflammatory cell death pathway, PANoptosis, are major contributors to the negative effects of interferon treatment and high interferon levels in some COVID-19 patients.

20 May 2022

Online cooking game shows promise for reducing food poisoning in homes

Have you ever fallen ill from food you've eaten? It happens 23 million times every year in Europe. Researchers have investigated what it takes to prevent people from getting sick from the food they prepare and eat at home.

20 May 2022

Neuroscientists pinpoint brain mechanism responsible for common type of age-related memory loss

Working with rats, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins University have pinpointed a mechanism in the brain responsible for a common type of age-related memory loss.

20 May 2022

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center partners with the Price Family Foundation to advance cancer equity

The National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) has partnered with the Price Family Foundation to fund eight research teams developing novel cancer therapies and improving cancer outcomes for historically marginalized communities in the Bronx.

20 May 2022

A nano-sized neuromorphic memory device simultaneously emulates neurons and synapses

Researchers have reported a nano-sized neuromorphic memory device that emulates neurons and synapses simultaneously in a unit cell, another step toward completing the goal of neuromorphic computing designed to rigorously mimic the human brain with semiconductor devices.

20 May 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

Deep visual proteomics is redefining cancer diagnostics

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

Voice analysis app predicts most cases of worsening heart failure in advance

Even safe levels of alcohol consumption may harm the heart

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Unmarried heart failure patients lack confidence to manage their condition, study says

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

High air pollution may increase risk for life-threatening arrhythmias

Higher excess mortality found in Massachusetts during Omicron period than the Delta period

Study reveals how ZBP1 could lead to a cytokine storm during COVID-19

Online cooking game shows promise for reducing food poisoning in homes

Neuroscientists pinpoint brain mechanism responsible for common type of age-related memory loss

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center partners with the Price Family Foundation to advance cancer equity

A nano-sized neuromorphic memory device simultaneously emulates neurons and synapses

Research provides new insight into how Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus causes disease

Study reveals absence of structural brain changes from short-term mindfulness training

ANU research could lead to better treatment options for rare, deadly bacterial infection

Adventurous play may help prevent mental health problems in children

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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