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Oncology & Cancer

Antibiotic cocktail stops cancer cells from motoring

Scientists in Salford, UK have found a way to make cancer stem cells reproduce defectively "like cars without engines".

May 9, 2019

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Omicron antibodies persist six months after Moderna vaccine boost but are six times lower

A booster dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine showed signs of waning antibody levels against the omicron variant after six months, but the antibodies still remained effective against the variant in laboratory tests, according ...

Jan 27, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Transplanting gut bacteria alters depression-related behavior, brain inflammation in animals

Scientists have shown that transplanting gut bacteria, from an animal that is vulnerable to social stress to a non-stressed animal, can cause vulnerable behavior in the recipient. The research reveals details of biological ...

May 7, 2019

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Far-UVC light can virtually eliminate airborne virus in an occupied room, study shows

Far-UVC light is a promising new technology for reducing airborne virus levels in occupied indoor spaces, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated in real-life scenarios.

Apr 2, 2024

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Answer isn't always on the 'tip of the tongue' for older adults

Has your memory failed you today, such as struggling to recall a word that's "on the tip of your tongue?" If so, you're not alone.

Jun 15, 2012

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Oncology & Cancer

Major step towards individual cancer immunotherapy

Medicine has great hopes for personalised cancer immunotherapy. The idea is to have a vaccine prompt the immune system to fight a tumour. Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a method that allows them to determine which ...

Mar 29, 2019

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study reveals fundamental changes in the omicron variant

The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 represents a step-change in the COVID-19 pandemic with record numbers of new daily infections being reported around the globe. However, quite why omicron is spreading so rapidly remains unknown.

Jan 5, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Another study finds COVID-19 typically mild for kids

(HealthDay)—New research adds to evidence that children infected with COVID-19 have less severe symptoms than adults with the coronavirus.

Mar 17, 2020

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Medical research

Combination drug treatments for COVID-19 show promise in cell culture tests

In the absence of a vaccine for COVID-19, researchers across the globe are in pursuit of possible treatments for the disease. Now a team of Norwegian and Estonian researchers have established a cell culture that allows them ...

Jun 15, 2020

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