Nasal Vaccines: Stopping the COVID-19 Virus Before It Reaches the Lungs
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines have played a large role in preventing deaths and severe infections from COVID-19. But researchers are still in the…
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Biomarker Discovery May Lead to Blood Test for Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Researchers at Penn State College…
Scientists Warn of Spike in “Flesh-Eating” Infections in Parts of the U.S. Due to Climate Change
Continued warming of the climate would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by bacteria found along parts of…
Researchers Identify Cause of Mysterious Cases of Childhood Epilepsy
International research teams have uncovered a new cause for pediatric seizures: mosaicism, a condition in which cells within the same individual have different genetic compositions….
Scientists Have Identified the Genetic Causes of Three Previously Unexplained Rare Diseases
Researchers at Mount Sinai have created a computational method that enables the identification of previously unknown genetic causes for primary lymphedema, thoracic aortic aneurysm disease,…
“Concerning” – Hairdressers of Color Exposed to Potentially Hazardous Mix of Unknown Chemicals
According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Black and Hispanic hairdressers are exposed to a complex mix of chemicals, many of which are unknown, potentially…
Stay Sharp: Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults
Even those with genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease see benefits. According to a decade-long study of older adults in China, recently published in The BMJ,…
Chemicals Commonly Found in Cosmetics and Personal Hygiene Products Could Contribute to Preterm Birth
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that chemicals present in the vagina, possibly from personal care…
10-Minute Scan Enables Detection and Cure of Common Cause of High Blood Pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University Hospital, have led research using a new type of CT scan to…
Scientists Uncover Potential Explanation for Sex Differences in Pancreatic Cancer
Immunotherapy has proven to be a successful treatment approach for various cancer types, but its efficacy in pancreatic cancer is limited and exhibits disparities between…
New, Better Models Show How Infectious Diseases Like COVID-19 Spread
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the significance of modeling in comprehending the spread of diseases and in providing crucial insights into disease prevention and control….
Unexplained Digestive Problems? Lone Star Tick Bites May Be To Blame
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome,…
Promising New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease: Modifying Key Messenger RNA
Complex path promotes immune cell migration and clearance of toxic protein. Reducing the methylation of a key messenger RNA can promote migration of macrophages into…
Get Fit and Fertile: Strong Link Found Between Physical Labor and Male Reproductive Health
Occupational factors, such as physical demands and work schedules, were associated with higher sperm concentrations and serum testosterone among men in the EARTH study. A…
CDC Warns of Deadly Fungus Spreading at Alarming Rate in U.S. Healthcare Facilities
Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread…
Disturbing Findings: Child Drug Use Vastly Underestimated
Experts recommend future substance use research should combine survey and hair analysis results. Hair analysis could be the key to understanding adolescent drug usage, as…
Human Antibodies Discovered That Can Block Multiple Coronaviruses Including COVID-19
Results from a Scripps Research and UNC team pave the way for a vaccine and therapeutic antibodies that could be stockpiled to fight future coronavirus…
Cancer Breakthrough: “Hard To Lose” Mutations in Tumors May Predict Response to Immunotherapy
Cancer specialists have attempted to utilize the number of mutations in a tumor, known as the tumor mutation burden (TMB), to forecast a patient’s response…
