Researchers discover way to improve immune response Melbourne researchers have identified a way to improve the immune response in the face of severe viral infections. Jul 6, 2021 0 19
Missing bile ducts offer clues to mechanism of liver injury Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine described a new phenomenon in which the deletion of a single gene involved in liver embryogenesis completely wipes out bile ducts of newborn mice. But despite ... Jul 6, 2021 0 13
Research identifies cadre of immune cells that sculpt inhibitory neurons to regulate brain wiring From the bark of a puppy to the patter of rain against the window, our brains receive countless signals every second. Most of the time, we tune out inconsequential cues—the buzz of a fly, the soft rustle of leaves in the ... Jul 6, 2021 0 12
Epsilon variant mutations contribute to COVID immune evasion Three mutations in the Epsilon coronavirus spike protein dampen the neutralizing potency of antibodies induced by current vaccines or past COVID infections. Jul 6, 2021 0 47
Chemo shown to upset gut microbes in cancer patients New research from SAHMRI and Flinders University has shown myelosuppressive chemotherapy destabilises gut microbiome in patients with solid organ cancers. Jul 6, 2021 0 2
Long COVID symptoms in a third of people with COVID-19 A survey of patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 found that lingering symptoms seven months after infection were common among otherwise healthy young persons in the outpatient setting. The findings are published in ... Jul 6, 2021 0 8
One year of aerobic exercise training may reduce risk of Alzheimer's in older adults New research suggests one year of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise training improved cardiorespiratory fitness, cerebral blood flow regulation, memory and executive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. ... Jul 6, 2021 0 14
If a drug stops ovulation in both flies and mice, it's likely to work in humans, too When it comes to making eggs, female flies and female humans are surprisingly similar. And that could be a boon for women seeking better birth control methods, a UConn researcher reports in the July 5 issue of PNAS. Jul 6, 2021 0 13
New cancer findings can give wider access to immunotherapy Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have published new findings in the journal Cancer Discovery showing how pharmacological activation of the protein p53 boosts the immune response against tumours. The results ... Jul 6, 2021 0 7
Autistic children can benefit from attention training, study finds Attention training in young people with autism can lead to significant improvements in academic performance, according to a new study. Jul 6, 2021 0 3
