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Cells with oncogenic mutations overtake human tissue with age, research shows

It's worth noting, in light of recently published research, that a majority of people won't be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of people will, which means 60% won't.

14 Dec 2021

Temporary suspension of 15-minute observation period after vaccination to accelerate booster program

The 15 minute observation period following a vaccination with Pfizer or Moderna will be temporarily suspended as part of new measures to speed up the booster rollout as part of our emergency response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

14 Dec 2021

Deaths attributable to air pollution have dropped with reductions in vehicle emissions, study shows

Decreasing vehicle emissions since 2008 have reduced by thousands the number of deaths attributable to air pollution, yielding billions of dollars in benefits to society, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

14 Dec 2021

WHO and UNICEF warn about the lack of basic water services in health care facilities

Around 1.8 billion people are at heightened risk of COVID-19 and other diseases because they use or work in health care facilities without basic water services, warn WHO and UNICEF.

14 Dec 2021

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

A drug combination can safely prevent transplanted stem cells, known as a graft, from attacking the recipient's body, allowing them to develop into healthy new blood and immune cells, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2021

Ophthalmology professor receives $75,000 grant to support international collaborations on eye research

Steven DeVries, MD, PhD, the David Shoch, MD, PhD, professor of Ophthalmology, has received an International Research Collaborators Award from Research to Prevent Blindness.

14 Dec 2021

Researchers uncover a key role for SIRT1 enzyme in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is an aggressive type of leukemia. Despite advances in treatments, patients have an extremely poor prognosis, highlighting the need to explore the genetic components that lead to the formation of T-ALL, as well as the need to discover new targeted therapeutic approaches and treatment resistance.

14 Dec 2021

England's Chief Medical Officer calls on the public to get booster vaccination

Chief Medical Officer for England Professor Chris Whitty will call on the public to get a booster vaccination, in a nationwide advertising campaign launching today (Tuesday 14 December) to further galvanize the booster program.

14 Dec 2021

Nanotrap particles can improve current sequencing workflows of SARS-CoV-2

New research uses an affinity-based magnetic hydrogel particle enrichment technology (Nanotrap particle enrichment technology) that can concentrate viral particles, leading to improved detection of many viral agents including SARS-CoV-2

14 Dec 2021

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

Women who live in urban and rural areas get screened for breast cancer at similar rates, but rural women get screened for colorectal cancer at significantly lower rates than their urban counterparts, new research reveals.

14 Dec 2021

HM Treasury announces additional funding for devolved administrations to tackle Covid-19

While the devolved administrations are well-funded to continue their response to Covid-19, and have their own reserves and contingency funds, any additional in-year Barnett funding will not be confirmed until early 2022 through the Supplementary Estimates process.

14 Dec 2021

FCDO launches two papers that reaffirm the UK's commitment to improving global health

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today (14 December) launched two papers that reaffirm the UK's commitment to improving health around the world through development, diplomacy and research.

14 Dec 2021

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 compared to other human coronaviruses in children

Researchers observed that symptom presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infections at the community level was very similar to that of endemic human coronavirus infections.

14 Dec 2021

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangerous recurrent C. difficile infections – and suggests a way to improve patient outcomes.

14 Dec 2021

Dynamics and relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the US

Findings of a new study reveal that the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants could help tackle local and regional epidemics.

14 Dec 2021

Timing of exposure critical for SARS-CoV-2 transmission according to animal study

In a new study, the researchers assessed the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in golden Syrian hamsters to get a perspective on spatio-temporal conditions impacting the transmission efficiency of SARS-CoV-2 through the air.

14 Dec 2021

New guidelines for heart-healthy eating

We speak to Dr. Alice Lichtenstein about the American Heart Association’s latest guidelines for a heart-healthy diet, and how they can be applied across different lifestyles.

14 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

In a new study, researchers compared the serum levels of bioactive lipids in a cohort of 50 in-patients who had confirmed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection with that of a control group.

14 Dec 2021

INTEGRA offers answers to your cell culture throughput needs

With INTEGRA electronic pipettes, you can program and store pipetting protocols and mixing routines for use across various workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 14 Dec 2021

Vaccinated seropositive individuals are able to induce high anti-spike SIgA responses

Results of a new study show that the induction of anti-SARSCoV-2 spike saliva SIgA antibodies after vaccination is independent of the gender or type of vaccine received.

14 Dec 2021

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Cells with oncogenic mutations overtake human tissue with age, research shows

Temporary suspension of 15-minute observation period after vaccination to accelerate booster program

Deaths attributable to air pollution have dropped with reductions in vehicle emissions, study shows

WHO and UNICEF warn about the lack of basic water services in health care facilities

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

Ophthalmology professor receives $75,000 grant to support international collaborations on eye research

Researchers uncover a key role for SIRT1 enzyme in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

England's Chief Medical Officer calls on the public to get booster vaccination

Nanotrap particles can improve current sequencing workflows of SARS-CoV-2

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

HM Treasury announces additional funding for devolved administrations to tackle Covid-19

FCDO launches two papers that reaffirm the UK's commitment to improving global health

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 compared to other human coronaviruses in children

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

Dynamics and relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the US

Timing of exposure critical for SARS-CoV-2 transmission according to animal study

New guidelines for heart-healthy eating

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

INTEGRA offers answers to your cell culture throughput needs

Vaccinated seropositive individuals are able to induce high anti-spike SIgA responses

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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