All Infectious disease articles – Page 10
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NewsSpecialised white blood cells could lead to more preventative treatments
Australian researchers analyse the way specialised white blood cells produce an immune response, which could lead to the development of preventative treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.
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WhitepaperCase study: Mitochondrial toxicity in drug discovery and development
The Agilent Seahorse XF assay platform has opened new avenues for examining mitochondrial health in a timely and effective manner.
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NewsBlood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
10 to 20 percent of individuals that get COVID-19 will be later diagnosed with long COVID. New research looks at blood plasma protein patterns that can improve patient outcomes.
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NewsNew detection system for viral infections helps vaccine and drug development
Out of the US, a newly developed a rapid, stain-free, and automated viral plaque detection system enabled by holography and deep learning, is a cost-effective way of observing the formation of viral plaques caused by viral infections over a layer of cells.
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NewsNovel imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain
A form of MRI is a better alternative to many existing imaging technologies when looking at how COVID-19 can change the human brain.
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NewsViruses can cause brain cells to fuse leading to a malfunctioning CNS
Researchers from Australia explore how viruses can alter brain cells, and thus the functions of our nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms.
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ArticlePromising human antibodies fighting SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have discovered that a vaccinated San Diego resident has produced antibodies that are effective against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, including Omicron. The research also identified three antibodies that can neutralise the virus, giving new insights into different binding mechanisms with the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The findings could help to ...
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NewsPlacenta's role in genetic risk of schizophrenia
A recent study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development has revealed that over 100 genes associated with the risk of schizophrenia appear to contribute to the development of the illness primarily through their influence on the placenta.
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NewsNew gene linked to Malaria parasite's chloroquine resistance
Researchers have important implications for the ongoing fight against malaria, a disease that affects approximately 247 million individuals and causes over 619,000 deaths each year, predominantly among young children.
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NewsAntibiotic-resistant bacteria contaminates hospitals’ ICU in China
The drug resistant bacteria: CRAB, came into the ICU in hospitals in Hangzhou, China, creating an urgent need for a thorough understanding of the persistence, transmission, and evolution of CRAB populations in such environments.
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Helper T cells may hold key to precision allergy treatment
US researchers have connected a rare T cell called Th9 with treating allergies, testing in mouse models with asthma.
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NewsChances of eliminating HIV infection increased by dual gene-editing method
US researchers suggest that combing a dual gene-editing approach with antiretroviral drugs can eliminate HIV infections in animal models.
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NewsResearchers establish the first human respiratory organoid culture system
A team from the University of Hong Kong has developed the first human respiratory organoid culture system, using it to unveil a novel mechanism for the high transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.
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NewsResident T-cells key to salmonella immunity
According to US researchers, insights from mouse models of salmonella could lead to better vaccines and immunity.
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NewsAntimicrobial resistance identified in bloodstream by metagenomic sequencing
University of Oxford finds rapid metagenomics can produce accurate results 18-42 hours quicker than conventional tests for antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections, which could save lives and reduce the misuse of antibiotics.
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NewsNew shape-shifting antibiotics could solve drug-resistant bacteria
US scientists have developed antibiotics that can “shape-shift”, which prevent bacteria from coming resistant against them.
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VideoWebinar: The Role of Neuronal Metabolism in Early Drug Discovery
Learning about the mitochondrial role in a neurodegenerative disorder.
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ArticleYersinia bacteria: can it be eliminated in the intestine?
This article outlines new research from the University of Pennsylvania, concerning Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, a relative of the bacterial pathogen that causes plague by triggering the body’s immune system to form lesions in the intestines.
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ArticleSARS-CoV-2 spike protein dihedral angle oscillations reveal favoured rotation frequencies
As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, leading scientists Dr Oscar Bastidas and Dr Zoran Sevarac explore how their latest research identified a structured frequency domain profile in data with no discernible pattern. Their article also emphasises that it remains imperative to continue learning about this pathogen’s molecular machinery ...
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ArticleAn approach to mRNA vaccine development in the wake of COVID-19
Brad Sorenson, CEO of Providence Therapeutics, shares the future developments and exciting potential of mRNA therapies, including improved efficacy and wider access to vaccines, and future promise for cancer treatment.