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Mosaic-8 RBD-nanoparticles show promise against current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server supports using mosaic sarbecovirus receptor-binding domain (RBD)-nanoparticles to discover therapeutic pan-variant and pan-sarbecovirus monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and to induce mAbs by vaccination.

30 Jun 2022

Evidence review on "long-distance" airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the BMJ, researchers investigated the factors that might influence the long-distance (more than two meters) airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) in real-world indoor settings, e.g., workplaces and residential apartments.

30 Jun 2022

BNT162b2 vaccine induces moderate SARS-CoV-2 immunity in children 5 to 11

In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine against the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant of concern (VOC) Omicron in five to 11-year-old children.

30 Jun 2022

Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 show higher neutralization resistance to antibodies

In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers investigated the neutralization sensitivity of the emerging Omicron sub-variants, BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5.

30 Jun 2022

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers to continue breastfeeding for two years or beyond.

30 Jun 2022

Researchers evaluate the brain circuits involved in social defeat stress-induced sleep in mice

The stress surrounding being defeated by another mouse activates mouse midbrain cells, promoting sleep and reducing anxiety, according to a new study.

30 Jun 2022

Inclusion of VR technology in cognitive rehabilitation research and care for multiple sclerosis

In a recent article, Kessler Foundation scientists advocated for the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) technology in cognitive rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS).

30 Jun 2022

New therapy approaches can help when medicine is not enough for schizophrenia and psychosis

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting a free webinar, "When Medicine is Not Enough for Schizophrenia and Psychosis" on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm EDT.

30 Jun 2022

Novel universal flu vaccine confers protection against different strains and subtypes of influenza A viruses

A new universal flu vaccine constructed with key parts of the influenza virus offers broad cross protection against different strains and subtypes of influenza A viruses in young and aged populations, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

30 Jun 2022

New insights into the connections between brain cells

After a career spent probing the mysteries of the universe, a Janelia Research Campus senior scientist is now exploring the mysteries of the human brain and developing new insights into the connections between brain cells.

30 Jun 2022

CDC recommends a second safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 through 17 years of age

Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine be used as an option for children ages 6 through 17 years, in addition to its already recommended use in children 6 months through 5 years and adults 18 years and older.

30 Jun 2022

New signaling molecule may offer a therapeutic treatment for common form of hair loss

University of California, Irvine-led researchers have discovered that a signaling molecule called SCUBE3 potently stimulates hair growth and may offer a therapeutic treatment for androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss in both women and men.

30 Jun 2022

East African newborns nearly five times more likely to have neural tube defects

Newborns, whose brains, spines or spinal cords do not properly develop in utero, can be born with neural tube defects (NTD), increasing their risk of physical disabilities, intellectual impairments and death.

30 Jun 2022

Low-cost intervention could easily be used to right-size opioid prescribing after surgery

A small tweak to hospitals' prescribing systems might make a big difference in reducing risk from leftover opioid pain medication, while still making sure surgery patients get relief from their post-operation pain, a new study suggests.

30 Jun 2022

Ischemic stroke risk may be higher after COVID-19 compared to flu or bacterial pneumonia

A new study examined electronic health records for approximately half the population of Denmark, looking for people with a diagnosis of COVID-19 or hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.

30 Jun 2022

Rapid test can identify which variant has infected a COVID-19 patient in just a few hours

In just a few hours, UT Southwestern scientists can tell which variant has infected a COVID-19 patient – a critical task that can potentially influence treatment decisions but takes days or weeks at most medical centers.

30 Jun 2022

Jumping resistance-based exercise may help prevent bone loss, promote bone formation during spaceflight

Astronauts that have returned after spaceflights over three months may show signs of incomplete bone recovery even after one year on Earth, but adding in more resistance-based exercises during spaceflight may help limit bone loss.

30 Jun 2022

Optical fiber holds promise for use in deep-tissue studies of patients’ brains with Alzheimer’s disease

An optical fiber as thin as a strand of hair holds promise for use in minimally invasive deep-tissue studies of patients' brains that show the effects Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.

30 Jun 2022

Nonsurgical approach for treatment of children with rare skull tumor

Surgery can usually be avoided in children with a rare tumor of the skull, based on new research by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, the University of Texas Southwestern, the University of British Columbia and McGovern Medical School.

30 Jun 2022

People with severe brachial plexus injuries report less pain, more satisfaction after amputation

Reconstruction surgery may not work for some people with severe brachial plexus injuries, so they choose to undergo amputation.

30 Jun 2022

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Mosaic-8 RBD-nanoparticles show promise against current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants

Evidence review on "long-distance" airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

BNT162b2 vaccine induces moderate SARS-CoV-2 immunity in children 5 to 11

Omicron subvariants BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 show higher neutralization resistance to antibodies

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

Researchers evaluate the brain circuits involved in social defeat stress-induced sleep in mice

Inclusion of VR technology in cognitive rehabilitation research and care for multiple sclerosis

New therapy approaches can help when medicine is not enough for schizophrenia and psychosis

Novel universal flu vaccine confers protection against different strains and subtypes of influenza A viruses

New insights into the connections between brain cells

CDC recommends a second safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 through 17 years of age

New signaling molecule may offer a therapeutic treatment for common form of hair loss

East African newborns nearly five times more likely to have neural tube defects

Low-cost intervention could easily be used to right-size opioid prescribing after surgery

Ischemic stroke risk may be higher after COVID-19 compared to flu or bacterial pneumonia

Rapid test can identify which variant has infected a COVID-19 patient in just a few hours

Jumping resistance-based exercise may help prevent bone loss, promote bone formation during spaceflight

Optical fiber holds promise for use in deep-tissue studies of patients’ brains with Alzheimer’s disease

Nonsurgical approach for treatment of children with rare skull tumor

People with severe brachial plexus injuries report less pain, more satisfaction after amputation

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