A step closer to a low toxicity treatment for childhood leukemia Newly published research carried out using synthetic human bone marrow cells is paving the way for the development of safer and kinder treatments for children with leukemia. Aug 17, 2022 0 56
New gene variant that protects against coronary heart disease uncovered A variant typical of the Finnish population that protects against heart diseases was identified in the FinnGen genomic study coordinated by the University of Helsinki. The risk of developing heart diseases is roughly one-fifth ... Aug 17, 2022 0 44
Researchers identify an Achilles' heel in neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that develops from neural cells on the adrenal glands, accounts for 15% of childhood cancer deaths. Almost half of children with high-risk neuroblastoma harbor extra copies of the gene MYCN ... Aug 17, 2022 0 96
Intranasal vaccination produces potent systemic immunity against HIV and SARS-CoV-2 in animal models Even though most viruses cause infection directly through mucosal cells, the vast majority of vaccines are administered intramuscularly in a cellular mismatch that doesn't always produce optimum immunity. Aug 17, 2022 feature 0 131
More than 150 children dead in Zimbabwe measles outbreak A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 157 children, with more than 2,000 infections reported across the country, the government said on Tuesday. Aug 17, 2022 5 337
Genomics empowers vaccine makers to tackle shapeshifting bacteria A pioneering genomic surveillance study has provided the clearest picture yet of the arms race between Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for a range of illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis, and the ... Aug 17, 2022 0 7
New study indicates people with current cancer diagnosis may face severe complications from COVID-19 A new study has found that a current cancer diagnosis posed a significant risk for severe outcomes during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ICU admission and death. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center ... Aug 17, 2022 0 84