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Biological events occurring during puberty trigger sex differences in learning and memory

New research from the University of California, Irvine reveals that sex differences in learning and memory mechanisms are triggered by biological events occurring during puberty.

10 Feb 2022

U.S. workers experience clusters of socioeconomic vulnerabilities to COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on people's physical and mental health and has caused economic hardship. However, this adversity has disproportionately hurt certain populations - including essential workers and women - deepening existing disparities.

10 Feb 2022

First computational model simulates many variables affecting COVID-19 transmission

Researchers at the University of Waterloo created the first computational model that simulates many variables affecting the transmission of COVID-19 to slow the spread of variants.

10 Feb 2022

Study tests efficacy of molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in various animal models

A study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server evaluates molnupiravir against a panel of relevant VOCs using three efficacy models: primary human airway epithelium organoids, a ferret model of upper respiratory disease, and a Roborovski dwarf hamster model for severe COVID-19.

9 Feb 2022

Machine learning highly effective at identifying SARS-CoV-2 variants

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9 Feb 2022

Wearable devices can help monitor wellness during recovery from COVID-19

Researchers compare the resting heart changes in individuals with COVID-19 with individuals diagnosed with seasonal influenza.

9 Feb 2022

Researchers identify a potent new combination of antiviral drugs to combat SARS-CoV-2

The recent success of Paxlovid has encouraged researchers to develop new anti-covid drugs. With this in mind, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have been investigating a new synergistic treatment. Their research is released early as an unedited version of the manuscript to be published in the journal Nature.

9 Feb 2022

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

Mobile apps make it possible to track everything from exercise and calories to blood pressure and blood sugar, and use the information to stay on target with health goals or managing a chronic condition.

9 Feb 2022

Researchers reveal new therapeutic way to block oncogenic RAS mutants

As a 10-year journey comes to fruition, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher John O'Bryan, Ph.D., and colleagues have demonstrated a new therapeutic way to block a protein that is frequently mutated in cancers.

9 Feb 2022

Mechanical clot removal may be effective and lead to better outcomes for stroke patients

Stroke patients previously considered unlikely to survive without severe disability may regain far more function if the blood clots (which cause an ischemic stroke) are mechanically removed in addition to standard medical therapy, according to preliminary late-breaking research presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health, held in person in New Orleans and virtually, Feb. 9-11, 2022.

9 Feb 2022

Persistent Ebola virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge to cause fatal disease

In a groundbreaking study published today, scientists describe how Ebola virus, which can persist in certain areas of the body, can re-emerge to cause fatal disease - even long after treatment with monoclonal antibodies.

9 Feb 2022

Researchers identify and characterize a previously unrecognized key player in cancer evolution

Researchers led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have identified and characterized a previously unrecognized key player in cancer evolution: clusters of mutations occurring at certain regions of the genome.

9 Feb 2022

Study assesses performance of two screeners in predicting the risk of post-injury depression and PTSD

Patients physically recovering from traumatic injury are at risk for experiencing psychological distress, particularly depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

9 Feb 2022

Super-resolution imaging of the human coronavirus genome during infection

Using high-throughput confocal super-resolution microscopy, scientists visualize the genomic material of the human coronavirus HCoV-229E.

9 Feb 2022

Newborn antibodies following maternal COVID-19 vaccination persist for up to six months

A new study compares antibody levels in newborns born from mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 and to maternal infection with SARS-CoV-2.

9 Feb 2022

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

Researchers report on the potential for serious maternal illness or death during or following a pregnancy complicated by COVID-19.

9 Feb 2022

How SARS-CoV-2 infection progresses throughout the respiratory system

Researchers discuss the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout the respiratory epithelium.

9 Feb 2022

Impact of genetic changes in Omicron variant on an immunodominant T-cell epitope

Researchers describe the impact of changes in the Omicron variant on a uniquely immunodominant spike-encoded CD8+ T-cell epitope.

9 Feb 2022

Prenatal ultrasound to identify fetal anomalies may help detect ASD

A routine prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester can identify early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka Medical Center has found.

9 Feb 2022

Children’s National performs first-ever HIFU surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis

Children's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis (NF).

9 Feb 2022

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Biological events occurring during puberty trigger sex differences in learning and memory

U.S. workers experience clusters of socioeconomic vulnerabilities to COVID-19

First computational model simulates many variables affecting COVID-19 transmission

Study tests efficacy of molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 VOCs in various animal models

Machine learning highly effective at identifying SARS-CoV-2 variants

Wearable devices can help monitor wellness during recovery from COVID-19

Researchers identify a potent new combination of antiviral drugs to combat SARS-CoV-2

Poll: Most people over age 50 aren’t using mobile health-related apps

Researchers reveal new therapeutic way to block oncogenic RAS mutants

Mechanical clot removal may be effective and lead to better outcomes for stroke patients

Persistent Ebola virus can hide in the brain and re-emerge to cause fatal disease

Researchers identify and characterize a previously unrecognized key player in cancer evolution

Study assesses performance of two screeners in predicting the risk of post-injury depression and PTSD

Super-resolution imaging of the human coronavirus genome during infection

Newborn antibodies following maternal COVID-19 vaccination persist for up to six months

The serious risks COVID-19 may pose during pregnancy

How SARS-CoV-2 infection progresses throughout the respiratory system

Impact of genetic changes in Omicron variant on an immunodominant T-cell epitope

Prenatal ultrasound to identify fetal anomalies may help detect ASD

Children’s National performs first-ever HIFU surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis

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