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T-cell response to Omicron after an mRNA COVID vaccine booster

In a recent prospective observational study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers determined Omicron variant-associated T cell responses before and after a third dose of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in anti-CD20-treated multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

22 Dec 2021

All carers are encouraged to 'Get Boosted Now'

A new study, published today by the University of Birmingham and UCL, adds further evidence to the importance of a booster vaccine for both carers and care home residents as they are encouraged to Get Boosted Now.

22 Dec 2021

Study assesses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental faculty well-being

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to withdraw for safety in 2020, faculty at dental schools did not report significant decreases in measures of their well-being, according to results from a study led by Carlos S. Smith, D.D.S., at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

22 Dec 2021

More breakthrough infections but less severe COVID-19 with Omicron

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, an international team of researchers reported the occurrence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) breakthrough infections (BTIs) among health care workers (HCWs) participating in a phase III vaccine trial in Sisonke, South Africa.

22 Dec 2021

Infect, replicate, and rapidly mutate: Computational virus modeling study

A new bioRxiv* preprint study led by Barbara A Jones of IBM Research-Almaden in San Jose, California, used computational modeling to investigate how viruses rapidly mutate as well as how they respond or adapt to different host conditions. They observed a range of behaviors from glassy dynamics, bimodal quasispecies distributions, and periodic steady states.

22 Dec 2021

Graphene-based neural probes can accurately detect electrographic signatures of the epileptic brain

A study published in "Nature Nanotechnology" shows that flexible brain probes made of graphene micro-transistors can be used to record pathological brain signals associated with epilepsy with excellent fidelity and high spatial resolution.

22 Dec 2021

Study points toward an alternative drug strategy to stall Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration

Boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, a study conducted at Emory Brain Health Center suggests.

22 Dec 2021

Newly discovered species of Enterococcus bacteria named after the John Innes Centre

A newly discovered species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been named after the academic institute where it was identified – the John Innes Centre.

22 Dec 2021

Developing cutting-edge coating based on bioactive materials for better implants

Bioactive coatings play a vital role in the success of implants such as those for knees or hips, because their properties induce a biological response that is good for the health.

22 Dec 2021

Amino acid valine plays a key role in the growth of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A molecular building block of many animal proteins, the amino acid valine, plays a key role in cancerous growth seen in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a new study shows.

22 Dec 2021

Academic education can have a positive influence on brain aging

The benefits of good education and lifelong learning extend into old age. The initial findings of a long-term study show that certain degenerative processes are reduced in the brains of academics. Their brains are better able to compensate age-related cognitive and neural limitations.

22 Dec 2021

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

People with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely when doing high-altitude activities such as hiking or skiing, according to a small study published in the Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Dec 2021

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Microplastics - tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length –– are everywhere, from bottled water to food to air. According to recent estimates, people consume tens of thousands of these particles each year, with unknown health consequences.

22 Dec 2021

Mother’s unhealthy diet before pregnancy could increase risk of obesity for their children

New research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obesity for their children.

22 Dec 2021

Protein-based nanoparticle vaccines for protection against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review article discusses recent advances in protein-based nanoparticle vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

22 Dec 2021

UK reaches milestone of 30 million boosters as the drive continues to Get Boosted Now

More than 30 million people, over 56% of adults in the UK, have now had their COVID-19 booster during a record-breaking week for top-up jabs.

22 Dec 2021

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Manchin blows up Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) dashed the hopes of President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats for passage of the giant "Build Back Better" bill before the end of the year, when he announced his opposition to the measure in an interview on "Fox News Sunday."

22 Dec 2021

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T-cell response to Omicron after an mRNA COVID vaccine booster

All carers are encouraged to 'Get Boosted Now'

Study assesses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental faculty well-being

More breakthrough infections but less severe COVID-19 with Omicron

Infect, replicate, and rapidly mutate: Computational virus modeling study

Graphene-based neural probes can accurately detect electrographic signatures of the epileptic brain

Study points toward an alternative drug strategy to stall Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration

Newly discovered species of Enterococcus bacteria named after the John Innes Centre

Developing cutting-edge coating based on bioactive materials for better implants

Amino acid valine plays a key role in the growth of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Academic education can have a positive influence on brain aging

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

People with IBD accumulate more fecal microplastics, study finds

Mother’s unhealthy diet before pregnancy could increase risk of obesity for their children

Protein-based nanoparticle vaccines for protection against SARS-CoV-2

UK reaches milestone of 30 million boosters as the drive continues to Get Boosted Now

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Manchin blows up Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’

COVID can affect sperm quality for three months

How COVID vaccines protected Americans against the Delta variant

rVSV-based bivalent vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 delta variant and influenza

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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