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New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc

New vaccine technology could protect against future viruses and variants

byUniversity of CambridgeIn silico design of antigen candidates. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01094-2Studies of a "future-proof" vacc
A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

by Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer, Impact Journals LLCGraphical abstract of known differences of SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variant entry and findings of our study obtained from mRNA sequence data of 24 h

A unique pathogenic mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: Selective induction of cellular senescence

by Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer, Impact Journals LLCGraphical abstract of known differences of SARS-CoV-2 delta and omicron variant entry and findings of our study obtained from mRNA sequence data of 24 h
Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to

Patients can interrupt immune-suppressing medicines to boost immunity provided by COVID-19 booster, finds study

byUniversity of NottinghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with inflammatory conditions are able to
Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityMost important symptoms for differentiating between participants with and without internal tremors. Credit:The American Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI:

Internal tremors: Adding to the list of long COVID symptoms

by Freda Kreier,Yale UniversityMost important symptoms for differentiating between participants with and without internal tremors. Credit:The American Journal of Medicine(2024). DOI:
High efficacy and good safety profile for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in African children

High efficacy and good safety profile for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in African children

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Editors' notesbyUniversity of OxfordKaplan-Meier estimates of the time to first episode of clinical malaria in the modified per-protocol population at seasonal sites (A), st

High efficacy and good safety profile for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine in African children

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Editors' notesbyUniversity of OxfordKaplan-Meier estimates of the time to first episode of clinical malaria in the modified per-protocol population at seasonal sites (A), st
Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,

Ban on disposable vapes would affect one in seven young adults in Great Britain

by University College LondonTrends in disposable e-cigarette use among adults (≥18y) in Great Britain, January 2021 to August 2023, by sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status (n = 67,
Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from
In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis

In Michigan, one asymptomatic man spread syphilis affecting the eyes to five women

by Ernie MundellIn a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis—that affects the eyes—to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis
Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a

Clinical trial investigates new oral treatment for COVID-19

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)Efficacy of treatment measured by the viral load and clinical signs. A and B: log10 viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in patients that received placebo or a
Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults

Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults

by Mark Wanner,University of ConnecticutFunctional antibody response to PCV13 and PPSV23 in older adults. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01717-5An important

Researchers investigate why vaccines don't work as well in some older adults

by Mark Wanner,University of ConnecticutFunctional antibody response to PCV13 and PPSV23 in older adults. Credit:Nature Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41590-023-01717-5An important
COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

by Dennis ThompsonCOVID-19 appears to have paralyzed a teen girl's vocal cords, blocking her breathing to the point that surgery was required, a new case report says.The case suggests thatvo

COVID likely paralyzed a teen's vocal cords, doctors say

by Dennis ThompsonCOVID-19 appears to have paralyzed a teen girl's vocal cords, blocking her breathing to the point that surgery was required, a new case report says.The case suggests thatvo
Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virus

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virus

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virusbyBoston University School of MedicineEbola virus particles (red) on a larger cell. Credit: NIAIDThe Ebola virus was fi

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virus

Researchers use stem cells to investigate liver damage from the Ebola virusbyBoston University School of MedicineEbola virus particles (red) on a larger cell. Credit: NIAIDThe Ebola virus was fi