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Booster dose elicits cross-reactive humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants

Researchers determine the cross-reactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein-induced antibodies before and after a third SARS-CoV-2 vaccine dose.

5 Jan 2022

Analyzing cell-free RNA could reliably predict preeclampsia

Imaging techniques such as ultrasound technologies and minimally invasive procedures are powerful tools for assessing pregnancy health and progression.

5 Jan 2022

Distrust in state power closely linked vaccine hesitancy

Distrust of the state in Turkey, religion and abortion resistance in the United States. Politics and culture are just as important in explaining vaccine hesitancy as health.

5 Jan 2022

Monoclonal antibody treatment of COVID-19 reduces viral shedding

Researchers aim to understand the potential benefits of mAbs in preventing and treating SARS-CoV-2 infection.

5 Jan 2022

FAU researchers urge to prescribe aspirin based on benefit-to-risk not age

Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease to patients under 70, and more recent guidance to patients under 60. Yet, the risks of heart attacks and strokes increase markedly with age.

5 Jan 2022

AIBS scientists shed light on discrepancies in grant review participation

While numerous studies have described the funding discrepancies faced by scientists at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), there is a relative paucity of information available about MSI-based scientists' participation in grant review, the process used by research funders to allocate their budgets.

5 Jan 2022

First-responder cells launching the repair after heart attack promote inflammation overdrive

First-responder cells launching the repair after a heart attack are so frantic about fixing the damage that they promote more inflammation than necessary, new research in mice suggests.

5 Jan 2022

Study defines a novel way to identify potential new interventions for autism

Researchers from King's College London have shown that there are variations in how a brain chemical called GABA regulates the processing of visual stimuli.

5 Jan 2022

Study leads to reduction in the number of medicines prescribed for older people

A study by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences of GP-delivered medication for older people led to an overall reduction in the number of medicines prescribed.

5 Jan 2022

New approach could offer a more accurate way to evaluate donor kidney quality

A new way to evaluate the quality of kidneys before transplantation could one day help increase the number of usable donor kidneys.

5 Jan 2022

Wistar announces initiation of Phase 2 clinical study of VK-2019 in patients with advanced head and neck cancer

The Wistar Institute announces the initiation of a Phase 2 clinical study of VK-2019 in patients with advanced Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and lymphoma.

5 Jan 2022

Quicker checkout process at stores could reduce exposure and limit virus spread

A new Cornell University study uses queuing theory to examine how often pairs of shoppers might overlap in a supermarket – an approach that could be used to predict the transmission of COVID-19, and guide strategies to reduce its spread.

5 Jan 2022

Pre-departure test not needed for eligible fully vaccinated travelers

From 4am on Sunday 9 January, eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s will be able to take a lateral flow test instead of a PCR on or before day 2 of their arrival in England. Lateral flow tests for travel can be booked from Friday 7 January and taken upon arrival, by the end of day 2.

5 Jan 2022

Homeschooling improved sleep and health-related quality of life for teenagers

The school closures in spring 2020 had a negative effect on the health and well-being of many young people.

5 Jan 2022

Study pinpoints brain networks behind speech planning

A new study has identified a brain circuit that is active while we plan our spoken replies during conversation.

5 Jan 2022

Revision of pain management guidelines to ensure balance in national policies on controlled substances

In June 2019, WHO announced the revision of two pain management guidelines. A full web statement on this revision can be found here.

5 Jan 2022

Impact of delaying the lifting of SARS-CoV-2 lockdown restrictions

New study findings provided critical insights into competitive behavior and the relative transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 variants, which could be used for planning responses to future emerging variants and exploring co-infections with different strains of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus.

5 Jan 2022

Study: Many people prefer to speak about negative experiences with a virtual reality avatar

If you find opening up to a therapist too daunting, new research shows you're not alone – and you might soon have a new option.

5 Jan 2022

Integrin/TGF-β1 inhibitors highly effective in attenuating COVID-19 severity

New study results suggest that integrin inhibitors have the potential to both prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2, including the Delta and Omicron variants, and to decrease TGF-β levels, resulting in a decrease in COVID-19 severity, hospitalization, and death, especially in vulnerable and unvaccinated populations.

5 Jan 2022

Researchers develop new tool to predict pre-eclampsia

A study of pregnant women's blood RNA has found specific molecular profiles that identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia. These insights can identify complications before a woman experiences symptoms.

5 Jan 2022