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Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by
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
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
The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th

The pandemic limited children's ability to socialize: Here's how to encourage your child's friendships

by Caron Carter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents and teachers know, friendships can be the most important thing in the world to children and young people. And th
Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i
10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIV

10 years on, stem cell transplant may have cured a patient of HIVby Amy NortonA man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer is showing "strong evidence" that the procedure a
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,
Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo

Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying

by Norwegian University of Science and Technology"Effects of education on adult mortality: A global systematic review and meta-analysis" (The Lancet Public Health, 2024) provides the mo
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
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
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
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