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Study investigates germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity against SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, researchers explored the germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity towards SARS-CoV-2.

23 Mar 2022

The relationship between numerous pandemic-related stressors and psychological distress facets in Israel

A team of researchers from Israel conducted a longitudinal study to assess the plausible risk and protective factors responsible for COVID-19-related mental health outcomes in the adult population of Israel.

23 Mar 2022

Newly emerged-hygiene issue in the current lifestyles of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent article evaluated a novel hygiene concern that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e., the adherence of fungi and bacteria to face masks.

23 Mar 2022

Genomic sequencing reveals unique pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon emergence in Alaska

Researchers used genomic sequencing to examine SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Alaska, United States, between December 2020 and June 2021.

23 Mar 2022

Novel non-extensive statistical model to study COVID-19 epidemic distribution

Researchers modified and developed a SIR model within the framework of non-extensive statistics to show the complexity of the global COVID-19 epidemic distribution.

23 Mar 2022

INTEGRA’s ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot helps to streamline sample pooling for arbovirus testing

INTEGRA Biosciences’ ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot is helping the Arbovirus Testing Lab at the New Hampshire Public Health Laboratories in Concord, USA, to streamline sample pooling for West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis virus testing.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Mar 2022

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

Epilepsy affects around 151,000 Australians and thousands are hospitalized by their condition each year, according to the first comprehensive report, Epilepsy in Australia, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

23 Mar 2022

UEA research reveals the lasting impact of Covid lockdowns on people’s mental, physical health

New research from the University of East Anglia reveals first-hand the lasting impact that lockdowns may have had on people’s mental and physical health.

23 Mar 2022

New York Blood Center and Columbia University partner to advance the use of mRNA technology in HIV vaccine study

New York Blood Center’s Project ACHIEVE and Columbia University’s Columbia Research Unit are working in partnership for the New York City effort to advance the use of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology in an HIV preventive vaccine study – HVTN 302.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Recent studies have highlighted the connection between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the development of dementia.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

Results from a major study into the effectiveness of a community-based group exercise program designed for people aged 65 and over with mobility limitations shows that REACT prevents physical decline and is cost-effective to run. The team behind it say it should be rolled out nationwide.

23 Mar 2022

New magnetic tentacle robot can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lung

Engineers and scientists have developed proof of concept for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

23 Mar 2022

Visual ultrasound of the heart helps identify novel measures linked to a higher dementia risk

Published in JAMA, research from the University of Minnesota assessed if there is a link between heart health and dementia.

23 Mar 2022

Seafood workers twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries

The dramatic toll that COVID-19 has taken on the U.S. is apparent, but as caseloads come down and mandates are loosened it has become increasingly obvious how much of an impact the pandemic had on food service workers in industries like the fisheries.

23 Mar 2022

Importance of Numb-associated kinases in SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server has focussed on assessing four members of the NAK family that are associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. These kininases could act as a target for the development of effective COVID-19 therapeutics.

23 Mar 2022

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

It is becoming increasingly clear that individuals recovering from acute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may develop post-acute sequelae (Post-Acute Coronavirus Syndrome, PACS).

23 Mar 2022

Virtual reality test could offer a promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition in adults

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London suggests that a virtual reality test in which participants "go to the shops" could offer a potentially promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition, the thinking and processing skills needed to accomplish complex everyday activities

23 Mar 2022

Drug use beliefs are most influential and salient for youth substance use, suggests study

What are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention programs? Many current programs for adolescents focus on elements including peer and family relationships, school connection, and youth's self-confidence and self-assertion.

23 Mar 2022

Novel optobiological system may shine light on protein aggregation in Parkinson's disease

A novel system to control protein aggregation in a model of Parkinson's disease may answer longstanding questions about how the disease begins and spreads, according to a new study published March 9th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Abid Oueslati of Laval University, Quebec, Canada, and colleagues.

23 Mar 2022

Breakthrough hospitalizations for COVID-19, less likely to happen in vaccinated or previously infected people

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 people who have been vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19 were hospitalized with a new breakthrough infection, Mayo Clinic research finds.

22 Mar 2022

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Study investigates germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity against SARS-CoV-2

The relationship between numerous pandemic-related stressors and psychological distress facets in Israel

Newly emerged-hygiene issue in the current lifestyles of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Genomic sequencing reveals unique pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon emergence in Alaska

Novel non-extensive statistical model to study COVID-19 epidemic distribution

INTEGRA’s ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot helps to streamline sample pooling for arbovirus testing

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

UEA research reveals the lasting impact of Covid lockdowns on people’s mental, physical health

New York Blood Center and Columbia University partner to advance the use of mRNA technology in HIV vaccine study

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Study shows effectiveness of community-based group exercise program for older people with mobility limitations

New magnetic tentacle robot can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lung

Visual ultrasound of the heart helps identify novel measures linked to a higher dementia risk

Seafood workers twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries

Importance of Numb-associated kinases in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Detection of immune and clotting dysfunction in plasma and saliva after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Virtual reality test could offer a promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition in adults

Drug use beliefs are most influential and salient for youth substance use, suggests study

Novel optobiological system may shine light on protein aggregation in Parkinson's disease

Breakthrough hospitalizations for COVID-19, less likely to happen in vaccinated or previously infected people

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