VIR-1388: Clinical Trial of Preventive HIV Vaccine Begins
Novel vaccine includes NIH-funded technology in development since 2004. A trial of a preventive HIV vaccine candidate has begun enrollment in the United States and…
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From the Abyss: New Virus Discovered in Earth’s Deepest Ocean Trench
The Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, descends almost 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) at its lowest point on the floor of the Pacific Ocean….
Fly Fitness: How the Iditarod Protein Connects Exercise Endurance, Cold Resistance & Cell Repair
The gene, dubbed Iditarod, seems responsible for exercise’s ability to clean up damaged cells. As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere,…
Alarming Global Cancer Surge: 79% Rise in Cancer Cases Among Those Under 50
Global cancer cases in those under 50 surged by 79% over the past 30 years, with breast, windpipe, and prostate cancers leading the rise. The…
Muscling Through “Runner’s Knee” Myths: New Research Sheds Light on Chronic Knee Pain
The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address chronic knee pain. Neal Glaviano, assistant professor of kinesiology in the University of…
Amplifying RNA’s Potential: MIT Engineers Design More Powerful Vaccines
The new approach could lead to intranasal vaccines for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. RNA vaccines against COVID-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity…
Think Twice Before That Next Drink: Alcohol’s Shocking Link to Alzheimer’s
A research study suggests that even modest alcohol consumption can hasten brain degeneration and amplify amyloid plaque formation, intensifying Alzheimer’s disease risks. Alzheimer’s disease is…
Unmasking Long COVID: The Unexpected Common Cold Connection
A study suggests that “Long COVID” may be linked to immune imprinting, where past virus exposures influence responses to new infections. Individuals with PASC showed…
Playing Football Linked to 61% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Recent research indicates heightened risks with extended duration of play, including among high school and college athletes. Recognizing risk factors for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is…
Riding the Deadly Tide: Fentanyl and Stimulants Lead the Fourth Wave in U.S. Overdose Crisis
A new study reveals a 50-fold rise in US fentanyl-stimulant overdoses since 2010, marking a challenging ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis, with racial disparities…
New Research Reveals That Insect Protein Can Slow Weight Gain and Boosts Health Status
With the world’s population on the rise and climate change intensifying, there’s an increasing need for sustainable protein alternatives. While plant-based “meat” and “dairy” have…
Fentanyl Crisis Demands a Dose of Reality: More Buprenorphine?
NIH-funded study suggests the need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl. People with opioid use disorder who were prescribed a…
MIT’s A11 Drug: Reducing Inflammation and Enhancing Memory in Alzheimer’s Disease
A potential new Alzheimer’s drug represses the harmful inflammatory response of the brain’s immune cells, reducing disease pathology, preserving neurons, and improving cognition in preclinical…
The Surprising Origin of a Deadly Hospital Infection
C. diff might not originate from external transmission but rather from within the infected patient themselves. Hospital staff dedicate significant effort to safeguard patients from…
Night Owl Phenomenon: The Hidden Dangers of an Evening Chronotype
Large study of middle-aged nurses found those with an evening chronotype were more likely to engage in an overall unhealthy lifestyle particularly smoking, poor sleep,…
A Shot at Universality: NIH Kicks Off Clinical Trials for the Ultimate Flu Vaccine
Vaccine Candidate FluMos-v2 Targets Six Flu Strains A Phase 1 trial for the investigational universal influenza vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, has started at the National Institutes…
Common Cold Virus Linked to Life-Threatening Blood Clotting Disorder
Platelets, or thrombocytes, are specialized cellular fragments that form blood clots when we get scrapes and traumatic injuries. Conditions such as viral infections, autoimmune diseases,…
Diet’s Hidden Enemy: The Snack Attack That’s Undermining Your Healthy Meals
A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that many people counteract the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks. The type of…
