by Jade Boyd, Rice University Natasha Kirienko (left) and Svetlana Panina in Kirienko’s Rice University laboratory in 2019. Kirienko, associate professor of biosciences, and Panina, a former postdoctoral research associate in Kirienko’s lab, collaborated with researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to study potential new mitophagy-inducing drugs that could be paired with...
by Mayo Clinic Credit: CC0 Public Domain Acute cholangitis is a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that often is associated with gallstones. Symptoms include fever, jaundice, right upper quadrant pain, and elevated liver enzymes. While these may seem like distinctive, telltale symptoms, unfortunately, they are similar to those of a much different condition: alcohol-associated hepatitis. This challenges emergency...
by Delthia Ricks , Medical Xpress A schematic illustrating the design and interior structure of the polyurethane foam, which forms pores that allow for cell infiltration. Credit: P. Patil, et al. Scientists have engineered a synthetic biodegradable foam that can suppress inflammation, promote blood vessel growth and support the rapid healing of chronic skin wounds,...
by University of Toronto Professor Igor Stagljar and Dr. Zhong Yao co-developed the first-in-class method for measuring Sars-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies. Credit: Stagljar lab, University of Toronto The experts agree—the pandemic is not over. Infections are ticking up again, fueled by the new variants our immune systems are ill prepared for. That’s according to a study by...
by Kessler Foundation Dr. Carly Wender supervises a research participant in a VR exercise training study at Kessler Foundation. Credit: Kessler Foundation/Jody Banks In a recent article, Kessler Foundation scientists advocated for the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) technology in cognitive rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS). They presented a conceptual framework supporting VR as...
By Rich Haridy June 29, 2022 New data, yet to be peer-reviewed and published in a journal, indicates Novavax’s vaccine induces a strong antibody response against all circulating Omicron variants Depositphotos Biotech company Novavax has revealed its COVID-19 vaccine can generate effective immune responses against all circulating Omicron variants. The unexpected data was delivered to...
by University of Tokyo Researchers report a new, minimally invasive, antibody-based detection method for SARS-CoV-2 that could lead to the blood sample-free detection of many diseases. Credit: Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Despite significant and stunning advances in vaccine technology, the COVID-19 global pandemic is not over. A key challenge in limiting the...
Written by Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPS | Reviewed by Christina Aungst, PharmD Updated on April 26, 2022 Key takeaways: While it’s normal to experience sleeping difficulties every now and then, some people have chronic (long-term) insomnia that doesn’t go away. There are a number of medications, including zolpidem (Ambien), that can help relieve...
by Christina Benjaminsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology The figure shows a mouse with lung tumours. The intravenous injection of therapeutic mRNA contained in nanoparticles results in the wide distribution of the drug throughout the body. This may lead to side effects because the mRNA also has an effect on healthy cells. As part of...
The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, may help explain how humans form memories and learn, and could eventually aid the development of assistive tools for people affected by neurologic disease or injury. Scientists studying laboratory animals long ago discovered a phenomenon known as “replay” that occurs during sleep, explains Daniel Rubin, lead author and...
