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AmelHap: A honeybee haplotype map

Beebytes is very happy to have achieved its first publication, the development of a ‘HapMap’ for honey bees, in collaboration with the Roslin Institute, the University of the Basque Country in Spain, and the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in France.

From Beebytes Analytics 30 Aug 2024

The Arctic Sea revealed as a potential treasure trove for new medicines

Researchers discovered new antivirulence and antibacterial compounds from Arctic marine actinobacteria, offering potential solutions to combat antibiotic-resistant E. coli infections.

30 Aug 2024

Obesity increases the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection by 34%

Obesity is linked to a 34% higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection upon exposure, highlighting the importance of weight management in COVID-19 prevention.

30 Aug 2024

Mpox persists in England: Strong vaccine effectiveness, stay vigilant

Study found that mpox cases in England remained low but steady in 2023, with the MVA-BN vaccine showing 82% effectiveness in preventing severe disease, particularly among GBMSM.

29 Aug 2024

Study reveals neural processes behind morphine's pain relief

In a study published in Science, researchers at Karolinska Institutet describe the neural processes behind how morphine relieves pain. This is valuable knowledge because the drug has such serious side effects.

29 Aug 2024

Massachusetts monthly gamblers report rising problems and negative attitudes

In the latest of three online gambling surveys conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, monthly gamblers in Massachusetts reported an increase in gambling intensity and gambling harms. In addition, their attitudes toward gambling have grown more negative.

29 Aug 2024

Home-based initiation of medical abortion after twelve weeks found safe and effective

Being at home is as safe as at the hospital when a medical abortion after twelve weeks of pregnancy is initiated.

29 Aug 2024

$Regulatory T cells play a key role in fracture healing and tissue repair$

Regulatory T cells play a key role in fracture healing and tissue repair

The study uncovers a unique reparative function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the process of fracture healing, a discovery that adds a new dimension to our understanding of the immune response in tissue regeneration.

29 Aug 2024

Study finds geographic variations in concussion diagnoses across U.S. emergency departments

Researchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments - with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast.

29 Aug 2024

CBL identified as the most promising potential biomarker for aortic dissection

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Aortic dissection (AD) is a fatal cardiovascular disease for which the key involved genes are largely unknown.

29 Aug 2024

Fibrin fuels thromboinflammation and brain damage in COVID-19

Researchers reveal fibrin's critical role in COVID-19 by driving thromboinflammation and neuropathology, and highlight a potential antibody therapy to mitigate these effects.

29 Aug 2024

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

A deeper understanding of the communication inside the body when someone is going through opioid withdrawal has led to a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary.

29 Aug 2024

EBCare mask revolutionizes breath analysis with affordable, continuous monitoring

Wearable “Smart Mask” Monitors Disease By Capturing And Analyzing Exhaled Breaths

29 Aug 2024

Vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus may become more stable over time

Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study published August 28, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Samuel Blechman and Erik Wright from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

29 Aug 2024

Discovery of borderzone inflammation offers new avenues for heart failure prevention

Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. It begins with a "heart attack", also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), which causes part of the heart to die due to inadequate coronary blood flow.

29 Aug 2024

Low lipoprotein (a) levels do not cause type 2 diabetes, research shows

New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a) – a parcel of fats and protein in the blood – do not cause type 2 diabetes.

29 Aug 2024

CDC identifies new Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers, raising public health concerns

The CDC reports 21 new cases of Oropouche virus among U.S. travelers from Brazil and Cuba, highlighting potential health risks and the need for vigilant monitoring and preventive measures.

29 Aug 2024

Studies uncover mechanisms behind micronuclear instability and cancer progression

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) from mitochondria are key drivers of genetic chaos in cancer by causing the collapse of micronuclear envelopes, a process that fuels the chromosomal instability (CIN) often observed in aggressive tumor behavior.

29 Aug 2024

New method emulates clinical trial to compare blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

29 Aug 2024

Calorie information on menus: Worsening eating disorders?

Research paper examines the impact of menu calorie labeling on individuals with eating disorders, revealing both potential benefits and significant risks, and calls for further study to better understand these effects.

29 Aug 2024