A new weapon against the super-tough C diff bacteria tested in phase-one human trial

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonFecal drug concentrations of omadacycline and vancomycin. Credit:The Journal of Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad537In a phas

Updated on: December 30,2023

A new weapon against the super-tough C diff bacteria tested in phase-one human trial

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonFecal drug concentrations of omadacycline and vancomycin. Credit:The Journal of Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad537In a phas

Updated on:December 30,2023

Unlocking the human genome: Innovative machine learning tool predicts functional consequences of genetic variants

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalLoGoFunc identifies harmful (left) and harmless (right) genetic variations in the Vasopressin V2 receptor protein using a structure predicted by AlphaFold2. This helps

Updated on: January 02,2024

Unlocking the human genome: Innovative machine learning tool predicts functional consequences of genetic variants

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalLoGoFunc identifies harmful (left) and harmless (right) genetic variations in the Vasopressin V2 receptor protein using a structure predicted by AlphaFold2. This helps

Updated on:January 02,2024

NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic

Updated on: December 03,2024

NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic

Updated on:December 03,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on: April 30,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on:April 30,2024

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome

by Ana María S. Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineStudy sites, capture, and viral diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42064-1In the not-so-distan

Updated on: December 28,2023

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome

by Ana María S. Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineStudy sites, capture, and viral diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42064-1In the not-so-distan

Updated on:December 28,2023

Researchers shed light on the molecular causes of different functions of opioid receptors

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityLigand-dependent activation of the µOR.a, Binding of agonist to the µOR activates two downstream signaling pathways: the G-protein pathway and the β-arresti

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers shed light on the molecular causes of different functions of opioid receptors

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityLigand-dependent activation of the µOR.a, Binding of agonist to the µOR activates two downstream signaling pathways: the G-protein pathway and the β-arresti

Updated on:April 28,2024

Vosoritide beneficial for children younger than 5 years with achondroplasia

by Elana GotkineFor children with achondroplasia, vosoritide is associated with a gain in the change in height Z score from baseline and a mild adverse event profile, according to a study published in

Updated on: January 26,2024

Vosoritide beneficial for children younger than 5 years with achondroplasia

by Elana GotkineFor children with achondroplasia, vosoritide is associated with a gain in the change in height Z score from baseline and a mild adverse event profile, according to a study published in

Updated on:January 26,2024

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on: March 20,2024

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on:March 20,2024

GDF11 stimulates EPC mobilization and neovascularization to promote diabetic wound healing

Updated on: October 22,2024

GDF11 stimulates EPC mobilization and neovascularization to promote diabetic wound healing

Updated on:October 22,2024

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng

Updated on: April 02,2024

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng

Updated on:April 02,2024

Researchers help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on: March 24,2024

Researchers help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on:March 24,2024

Genetic mosaicism more common than thought, study shows

Updated on: May 30,2024

Genetic mosaicism more common than thought, study shows

Updated on:May 30,2024