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SARS-CoV-2 RNA best preserved in wastewater under freezing conditions

Wastewater surveillance has been reported to be a feasible and efficient way to monitor the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the current COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study draws attention to the need to freeze wastewater samples if the analysis is carried out later rather than immediately.

24 Nov 2020

New data highlights the growing impact of key risk factor for stroke in Australia

New data, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has highlighted the growing impact of atrial fibrillation, a key risk factor for stroke, in Australia.

24 Nov 2020

Cerebrospinal fluid may play underappreciated role in both good health and response to injury

Swelling is one of the most dangerous and immediate consequences of a brain injury or stroke. Doctors have long known about the dangers of swelling, which has traditionally been blamed on ruptured blood vessels.

24 Nov 2020

American Lung Association strongly recommends everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving at home

In response to surging COVID-19 cases and deaths as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended Americans refrain from traveling to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

24 Nov 2020

Study: Aprotinin can inhibit virus replication by preventing SARS-CoV2 entry into host cells

The surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is studded with spike proteins. The virus needs these in order to dock onto proteins (ACE2 receptors) on the surface of the host cell.

24 Nov 2020

COVID-19: HLA class I genotypes and mortality

The study, published on the preprint server medRxiv, explores the ability of HLA class I molecules to mediate the outcome in COVID-19 patients.

24 Nov 2020

Researchers conduct aerosol characterization experiments to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19

The rapid spread of COVID-19 overwhelmed hospitals that were unable to contend with the increasing number of patients, many requiring ventilators and other critical care. Such conditions can put medical workers at risk. Now researchers are studying methods to increase hospital safety and efficacy during the pandemic.

24 Nov 2020

$Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients$

Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients

Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia.

24 Nov 2020

Early high-titer convalescent plasma prevents 75% of severe COVID-19 in elderly

A promising new clinical study published on the preprint server medRxiv reports that if convalescent plasma with a high titer of antibodies is given early in the course of COVID-19 in elderly patients, the risk of severe illness is reduced by 73%.

24 Nov 2020

Inherited DNA defects cause squamous cell carcinoma in kids with Fanconi anemia

Physicians and scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center used new stem cell technology to regenerate and study living patient-specific skin in the lab.

24 Nov 2020

Study: Home health care provides support, improves recovery for COVID-19 patients

Survivors of COVID-19 are a vulnerable population who often have health ramifications from their illness and hospital stay. Upon returning home from acute care, large proportions of survivors experience functional dependencies, pain, dyspnea, and exhaustion.

24 Nov 2020

COVID-19 severity is higher in male cancer patients compared to females

Men with cancer and COVID-19 may be at significantly higher risk for severe symptoms and even death as compared to females fighting both, a University of Kansas Cancer Center research team has found.

23 Nov 2020

New technology can provide immunization against infectious diseases

A single-use, self-administered microneedle technology developed by UConn faculty to provide immunization against infectious diseases has recently been validated by preclinical research trials.

23 Nov 2020

Researchers develop new search engine to investigate viral sequences in COVID-19

Since the beginning of 2020, labs from all around the world are sequencing the material from positive tests of people affected by COVID-19 and then depositing sequences mostly to three points of collection: GenBank, COG-UK, and GISAID.

23 Nov 2020

Scientists address a bottleneck in the protein trafficking system

Proteins are the essential substrate of learning and memory. However, while memories can last a life-time, proteins are relatively short-lived molecules that need to be replenished every couple of days.

23 Nov 2020

Study shows BICRA gene functions in neural development in humans, flies

Physicians and scientists are constantly on the lookout for new disease genes that can help them understand why patients have undiagnosed medical problems.

23 Nov 2020

Researchers are working on new project to develop brain implant for blind people

Implanting a device into the brain to generate a rough perception of sight for people with blindness may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and partner institutions aim to make that vision a reality.

23 Nov 2020

MyMaskFit receives Innovate UK funding to produce custom-fitted, medical grade facemasks

A company working with experts from the University of Birmingham and King's College London has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to produce custom-fitted, reusable, medical grade facemasks that will fit all people regardless of age, sex or ethnicity.

23 Nov 2020

Special activity trackers could be used to detect early sign of heart problems

Special activity trackers can be used to fairly accurately determine the respiratory rate of people while they sleep.

23 Nov 2020

Unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture novel biotherapeutics

As COVID-19 highlights the urgent need to increase vaccine manufacturing around the world, a unique training program is bolstering Canada's capacity to manufacture vaccines, as well as viral immunotherapies for cancer and other emerging biotherapeutics.

23 Nov 2020

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SARS-CoV-2 RNA best preserved in wastewater under freezing conditions

New data highlights the growing impact of key risk factor for stroke in Australia

Cerebrospinal fluid may play underappreciated role in both good health and response to injury

American Lung Association strongly recommends everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving at home

Study: Aprotinin can inhibit virus replication by preventing SARS-CoV2 entry into host cells

COVID-19: HLA class I genotypes and mortality

Researchers conduct aerosol characterization experiments to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19

Z-drugs can increase risk of falls, fractures, and stroke in dementia patients

Early high-titer convalescent plasma prevents 75% of severe COVID-19 in elderly

Inherited DNA defects cause squamous cell carcinoma in kids with Fanconi anemia

Study: Home health care provides support, improves recovery for COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 severity is higher in male cancer patients compared to females

New technology can provide immunization against infectious diseases

Researchers develop new search engine to investigate viral sequences in COVID-19

Scientists address a bottleneck in the protein trafficking system

Study shows BICRA gene functions in neural development in humans, flies

Researchers are working on new project to develop brain implant for blind people

MyMaskFit receives Innovate UK funding to produce custom-fitted, medical grade facemasks

Special activity trackers could be used to detect early sign of heart problems

Unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture novel biotherapeutics

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

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