by University of Bath Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research published today by psychologists at the University of Bath suggests that ‘Spice’ – which contains synthetic drugs originally designed to mimic the effects of cannabis—is more harmful than cannabis and that users are likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit. Over two thirds (67%)...
by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Pancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer Institute A new discovery from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has clarified the long-established connection between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development. According to the study published today in Science, pancreatic...
by Garvan Institute of Medical Research Graphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109689 For breast cancer patients, standard-of care therapies become drastically less effective if their tumor has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lung. But a new treatment approach, investigated by a team at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in experimental models, may help stop breast...
by Chrystian Tejedor, Florida International University Fig. 1. a) RBM showing the antiparallel β-strands. Residues R454 and D467 participating in ionic interactions in the Delta variant are shown as sticks. b) Hydrogen-bond network in the β-sheet region of the RBM for the WT and the Delta variant. c) % hydrogen bond occupancy obtained from the last 300...
by Edith Cowan University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) used sophisticated machine learning techniques to analyze 5000 points on faces to measure facial asymmetry in parents of children on the autism spectrum. The research team from ECU,...
by Hokkaido University After intravenous injection into mice, STING-lipid nanoparticles (red) transported through blood vessels (green) accumulate in the liver. Credit: Takashi Nakamura, et al. Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer. July 2, 2021 Hokkaido University scientists and colleagues in Japan have found a way that could help some patients overcome resistance to an immunotherapy treatment for...
by Laura Hegwer, Rush University Medical Center Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The 2020–2021 flu season was the mildest on record, but experts can’t rule out a “twin-demic” of influenza and COVID-19 this time around. Last year, flu cases were 99% lower than a typical flu season. In the Emergency Department at Rush University Medical Center, staff rarely saw patients with...
Some women say their periods change after getting a covid-19 vaccination. In The BMJ today, Dr Victoria Male, a reproductive specialist at Imperial College London, says a link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated. Changes to periods or unexpected vaginal bleeding are not listed as common side effects of covid-19 vaccination,...
by Sarah Pitt, The Conversation Credit: ShotPrime Studio/Shutterstock After consulting its vaccine advisers, the UK government is launching its much-discussed COVID-19 vaccine booster program. From the week beginning September 20 2021, a third dose will be offered to all people who were prioritized in the first wave of the UK’s vaccine rollout. This includes all residents and staff of care...
Diabetes is a chronic health condition affecting blood glucose levels. In some cases, it requires constant management in the form of monitoring blood glucose levels and administering insulin. Technologies such as the Omnipod system may facilitate this management and improve care in people living with diabetes. Relying on insulin therapy for the management of diabetes can be stressful. Worry...
