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NIH provides $11.2 million grant to support neuroscience-related research at Kansas State

The Cognitive and Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity Center, or CNAP, at Kansas State University will continue important neuroscience-related research, thanks to a grant of $11.2 million from the National Institutes of Health.

1 Aug 2022

Researchers find mechanisms behind the development of congenital birth defect

About one percent of the world population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects about 40,000 U.S. births each year, but how these particular birth defects come about is largely unknown.

1 Aug 2022

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium Sept. 22-23, 2022, in collaboration with the journal Advanced Biology.

1 Aug 2022

Pilot program designed to help patients manage heart failure results in fewer readmissions

A pilot program at a New York hospital designed to help patients manage heart failure after being discharged from the hospital quickly improved patient adherence to their medication and treatment plan, and resulted in fewer readmissions.

1 Aug 2022

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years.

1 Aug 2022

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

A new study examined how ACE2 and DPP4 has evolved using the bat genetic dataset as well as other mammal species.

1 Aug 2022

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

The article, published in the journal Redox Biology by the group of Dr. Manel Esteller, shows that epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia and show a new target for treatment with experimental drugs.

1 Aug 2022

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the potential of nanosponges against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

Researchers assessed the binding of Galanthus nivalis agglutinin to SARS-CoV-2 variants.

1 Aug 2022

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

The main challenges associated with existing lung cancer drugs are severe side effects and drug resistance. There is hence a constant need to explore new molecules for improving the survival rate and quality of life of lung cancer patients.

1 Aug 2022

Improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients in bladder cancer

In this interview, Dr. Ignacio Duran and Alex Filicevas focus on improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients, outlining ways in which we can encourage open discussion to improve the overall patient experience.

From Janssen Pharmaceuticals 1 Aug 2022

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Researchers evaluated viral mutations in two patients with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Aug 2022

The first viral metagenomic analysis of the soprano pipistrelle bat of Sweden

In a recent study published in Viruses, researchers characterized the virome of Pipistrellus pygmaeus bats of Sweden.

1 Aug 2022

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

The Alzheimer’s Association will present seven awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022, recognizing researchers for their varied expertise, noteworthy achievements and innovative contributions to the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia science.

1 Aug 2022

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Researchers assessed the pre-existing cross-protective immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and spike protein before the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals residing in North and South America, Europe and Africa in vitro and in vivo.

1 Aug 2022

To retain nurses and other staffers, hospitals are opening child care centers

When Jennifer Lucier and her husband found out they were expecting a baby in 2016, they immediately made three phone calls.

1 Aug 2022

Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media

Karla Garcia said her son's social media addiction started in fourth grade, when he got his own computer for virtual learning and logged on to YouTube. Now, two years later, the video-sharing site has replaced both schoolwork and the activities he used to love — like composing music or serenading his friends on the piano, she said.

1 Aug 2022

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of dietary regulation on human health and disease.

1 Aug 2022

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A recent study published in Nutrients found that vitamin D is vital for lung protection from viral infection.

1 Aug 2022

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NIH provides $11.2 million grant to support neuroscience-related research at Kansas State

Researchers find mechanisms behind the development of congenital birth defect

MD Anderson and Advanced Biology collaborate to host the virtual Cancer Neuroscience Symposium

Pilot program designed to help patients manage heart failure results in fewer readmissions

Lower levels of dietary calcium and potassium predict recurrence of kidney stones

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

Epigenetic changes prevent iron-associated programmed cell death in leukemia, research shows

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

NUS study provides evidence of the cytotoxic effect of black cardamom on lung cancer cells

Improving dialogue between healthcare professionals and patients in bladder cancer

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

The first viral metagenomic analysis of the soprano pipistrelle bat of Sweden

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

To retain nurses and other staffers, hospitals are opening child care centers

Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media

Nutritive intervention could be an effective treatment method in maintaining human health

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

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