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MCG scientists report how exercise can counter the damage of diabetes

One way exercise can counter the damage of diabetes is by enabling activation of a natural system we have to grow new blood vessels when existing ones are ravaged by this disease, scientists report.

26 Apr 2022

Evidence of increased intrinsic cleavability of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike protein by host cell furin

Researchers conducted an in vitro analysis to assess the host cell furin-mediated cleavability of the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.529) variant.

26 Apr 2022

Study shows how inflammation from COVID-19 during pregnancy could impact long-term infant health

New research results demonstrate how inflammation from a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy could potentially impact long-term infant health, including infant growth and brain development.

26 Apr 2022

Characteristics of viral infection super-spreaders

Researchers evaluated whether certain super-spreaders transmit viral infection better and the impacts of individual variance in epidemiological characteristics.

26 Apr 2022

Low-cost wireless device could provide precise, safe treatment options for cancers

For those diagnosed with colorectal cancer, surgery has been the only option that offers a solution. Unfortunately, surgery is frequently complicated by disease recurrence at the site of the original cancer when microscopic cancer cells are left behind at the time of surgery.

26 Apr 2022

Nanobody effectively neutralizes pseudotyped ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron spike proteins

Researchers identified a nanobody inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 variants.

26 Apr 2022

Clinical traits with inflammation characterization of long COVID and correlation with one-year recovery after COVID-19-linked hospitalization

Researchers presented the clinical traits with inflammation characterization of long COVID and correlation with one-year recovery after COVID-19-linked hospitalization.

26 Apr 2022

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a "promising candidate" for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

26 Apr 2022

Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis

Calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal condition, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

26 Apr 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in mild COVID-19 cases

In a new study, researchers evaluated antibody responses in mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019.

26 Apr 2022

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

In this interview, we speak to Judith Diment from Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee about the incredible work they are doing to help eradicate polio worldwide.

26 Apr 2022

The response of four SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to linoleic acid removal

A recent paper depicted the differential allosteric response of the SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to linoleic acid.

26 Apr 2022

Quantum dot biomimetic for SARS-CoV-2 examines neurovascular dysregulation related to brain inflammation

Researchers developed SARS-CoV-2 virus-like nanoparticles with a quantum dots core.

26 Apr 2022

Dotmatics, previously Insightful Science, set to transform the future of scientific software and data management

Dotmatics was today announced as the formal name and brand for the combined entities of Insightful Science and Dotmatics.

From Dotmatics 26 Apr 2022

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 26 Apr 2022

Effectiveness of CoronaVac, AZD1222, and BNT162b2 vaccine boosters

The researchers assessed the efficacy of homologous and heterologous booster doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

26 Apr 2022

Tech Titans want the richest Californians to pay for pandemic preparedness

Gabe Bankman-Fried, a former Wall Street trader, has raised $12 million from a cryptocurrency trading firm founded by his brother, Sam Bankman-Fried.

26 Apr 2022

Shopping for space, health systems make over malls

The hulking Hickory Hollow Mall — a full 1.1 million square feet of retail space in southeastern Nashville — was once the largest shopping center in Tennessee. But like many malls, it's been in a downward death spiral for more than a decade.

26 Apr 2022

The impact of leronlimab on CCR5 surface cell levels during long COVID

The researchers assessed the impact of long COVID-19 on C-C chemokine receptor-5 (CCR5) and immunosuppression.

26 Apr 2022

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

My work is focused on looking at the dynamics of B/T cell populations within lymph nodes from patients that had recovered from COVID-19. My role in this research was developing and implementing microscopy image analysis techniques using methods and instrumentation in part supplied by TissueGnostics.

From TissueGnostics 26 Apr 2022

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MCG scientists report how exercise can counter the damage of diabetes

Evidence of increased intrinsic cleavability of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike protein by host cell furin

Study shows how inflammation from COVID-19 during pregnancy could impact long-term infant health

Characteristics of viral infection super-spreaders

Low-cost wireless device could provide precise, safe treatment options for cancers

Nanobody effectively neutralizes pseudotyped ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron spike proteins

Clinical traits with inflammation characterization of long COVID and correlation with one-year recovery after COVID-19-linked hospitalization

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in mild COVID-19 cases

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

The response of four SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to linoleic acid removal

Quantum dot biomimetic for SARS-CoV-2 examines neurovascular dysregulation related to brain inflammation

Dotmatics, previously Insightful Science, set to transform the future of scientific software and data management

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Effectiveness of CoronaVac, AZD1222, and BNT162b2 vaccine boosters

Tech Titans want the richest Californians to pay for pandemic preparedness

Shopping for space, health systems make over malls

The impact of leronlimab on CCR5 surface cell levels during long COVID

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

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