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COVID-19 infection risk and outcomes explained by the cell receptor genetic variability

Genetic variants in the angiotensin‐converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, utilized by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) for cell entry, are predicted to either encourage or inhibit interaction with viral proteins and subsequently contribute to genetic risk in coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is the key finding of a new study available on the preprint server bioRxiv*.

5 May 2020

Cat coronavirus drug shows promise for treatment of COVID-19

“They are strong drug candidates for the treatment of human coronavirus infections because they have already been successful in animals (cats),” writes the team. “The work here lays the framework for their use in human trials for the treatment of COVID-19.”

5 May 2020

Allergic reactions can occur without being triggered by an allergen, finds study

Allergic reactions can occur without being triggered by an allergen such as grass or birch pollen - it is enough for the patient to be back in the same place in which he or she was previously exposed to the allergen, as researchers at the University of Tübingen have found.

5 May 2020

Study offers a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus infection in Stockholm

By Easter weekend 10 percent of Stockholm's population had been infected with the coronavirus, according to anonymous samples collected via post from 1,000 of the city's residents.

5 May 2020

New therapeutic possibilities for treating intellectual disability in Down syndrome

A team of researchers has studied the neural basis of intellectual disability in mice with Down syndrome and has discovered that the neural networks of brain circuits relevant to memory and learning are over-activated and that the connectivity of these circuits is poor.

5 May 2020

Researchers show basic lymphatic vessel functionality is the same in mice and humans

In an international collaboration, researchers from Uppsala University have mapped the lymph node lymphatic vessels in mice and humans down to the level of individual cells.

5 May 2020

Growth hormone plays a key role in increasing survival rates following liver surgery

Growth hormone has been identified as playing a key role in reducing inflammation and increasing survival rates following liver surgery.

5 May 2020

Study shows lower caffeine, urate levels are inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease

Analysis of participants in the Harvard Biomarkers Study highlights the inverse association between low caffeine consumption and blood urate levels and PD, report scientists in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.

5 May 2020

Study finds two FDA-approved drugs are promising against COVID-19

Korean researchers have screened 48 FDA-approved drugs against SARS-CoV-2, and found that two, that are already FDA-approved for other illnesses, seem promising.

5 May 2020

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Building on an extensive body of research on the efficacy of BioCell Collagen®, a new published laboratory study finds that daily supplementation with the branded matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoaging compared to the group that did not receive the supplement.

5 May 2020

Study: Individuals at high risk of knee arthritis can indulge in vigorous exercise

People at high risk for knee osteoarthritis may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, cycling, singles tennis and skiing.

5 May 2020

Viral post alleging Obama-era device tax caused current PPE shortage is way off

A social media post, which in April was shared widely on Facebook and made appearances on a conservative online discussion forum, asserts that former President Barack Obama signed legislation that caused companies to manufacture medical devices overseas, including items essential for the current coronavirus pandemic.

5 May 2020

Palliative care helped family face ‘the awful, awful truth’

Seattle mourned the news: Elizabeth and Robert Mar died of COVID-19 within a day of each other. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in August.

5 May 2020

New study may facilitate personalized therapy for depression, other neurological disorders

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, striking as many as one in four women and one in eight men in their lifetime.

5 May 2020

Tackling the challenge of large scale Covid-19 testing

Ziath Ltd is a global leader in manufacturing instruments for tracking large numbers of scientific sample tubes.

From Ziath Ltd 5 May 2020

Avantor launches new single-use, closed-system sampling solution to reduce contamination risks during bioprocessing

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technologies and applied materials industries, launched its new OmniTop Sample Tubes Adjustable Volume Sampling System that lowers contamination risk and greatly reduces volume loss by enabling technicians to collect an exact amount of media needed to perform routine sampling in bioprocessing operations.

From Avantor 5 May 2020

Sartorius launches the new Incucyte SX5® for live-cell analysis, offering new possibilities for live-cell analysis experiments

Sartorius, a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry, today launched the new Incucyte SX5 Live-Cell Analysis System, the latest in the company’s line of live-cell analysis products.

From Sartorius 5 May 2020

Experts propose three areas that must be considered when resuming cardiovascular procedures

The American College of Cardiology together with other North American cardiovascular societies has issued a framework for ethically and safely reintroducing invasive cardiovascular procedures and diagnostic tests after the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 May 2020

Psychological issues related to COVID-19 outbreak will contribute to global mental health crisis

Remote psychological support services are struggling to manage COVID-19 fear and stress, as experts warn a mental illness pandemic is on its way.

5 May 2020

AHA emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

A new statement issued today by the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to the management of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy and outlines heart care before, during and after pregnancy.

5 May 2020

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COVID-19 infection risk and outcomes explained by the cell receptor genetic variability

Cat coronavirus drug shows promise for treatment of COVID-19

Allergic reactions can occur without being triggered by an allergen, finds study

Study offers a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus infection in Stockholm

New therapeutic possibilities for treating intellectual disability in Down syndrome

Researchers show basic lymphatic vessel functionality is the same in mice and humans

Growth hormone plays a key role in increasing survival rates following liver surgery

Study shows lower caffeine, urate levels are inversely linked to Parkinson’s disease

Study finds two FDA-approved drugs are promising against COVID-19

Study finds intake of BioCell Collagen decreases common signs of photoaging

Study: Individuals at high risk of knee arthritis can indulge in vigorous exercise

Viral post alleging Obama-era device tax caused current PPE shortage is way off

Palliative care helped family face ‘the awful, awful truth’

New study may facilitate personalized therapy for depression, other neurological disorders

Tackling the challenge of large scale Covid-19 testing

Avantor launches new single-use, closed-system sampling solution to reduce contamination risks during bioprocessing

Sartorius launches the new Incucyte SX5® for live-cell analysis, offering new possibilities for live-cell analysis experiments

Experts propose three areas that must be considered when resuming cardiovascular procedures

Psychological issues related to COVID-19 outbreak will contribute to global mental health crisis

AHA emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

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