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Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

A team of faculty from Wayne State University has discovered new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.

13 Mar 2023

New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic

The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity.

13 Mar 2023

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

The human intestine is an environment inhabited by many bacteria and other microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome, gut microbiota or intestinal flora. In most people, it contributes to wellness.

13 Mar 2023

New antimalarial prevents malaria more effectively than current treatments but does not improve birth outcomes

A large LSTM-led trial confirms new antimalarial, dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, is more effective at preventing malaria than current WHO recommended treatment but does not improve adverse birth outcomes.

10 Mar 2023

Newly identified therapeutic target could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma.

10 Mar 2023

New community-based diagnostic tool is feasible and effective for diagnosing tuberculosis

A new, low-cost, scalable package for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) onsite in resource-poor community settings is feasible and effective, according to a new trial.

10 Mar 2023

Analysis shows parental sexual orientation does not determine children's development

Sexual minority families—where parental sexual orientation or gender identity is considered outside cultural, societal, or physiological norms—fare as well as, or better than, 'traditional' families with parents of the opposite sex, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

10 Mar 2023

Ingestion of waterborne nitrate could be a risk factor for prostate cancer

The nitrate ingested over the course of a person's adult lifetime through the consumption of tap water and bottled water could be a risk factor for prostate cancer, particularly in the case of aggressive tumors and in younger men.

9 Mar 2023

Study paves the way to new sex-specific anti-obesity drugs

Sex differences exist in the regulation of energy homeostasis, the organism's mechanism to keep a stable body weight. Current studies indicate for instance that female mammals, including humans, are better protected against metabolic diseases during reproductive age.

7 Mar 2023

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following the change to daylight saving time each spring.

7 Mar 2023

Decades of substantial U.S. Government investment in mRNA technology paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers explore the United States public funding for the development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

6 Mar 2023

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

People who reported getting regular, uninterrupted sleep did a better job sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023.

3 Mar 2023

Confronting anti-vaccine activism by disseminating accurate narratives on life-saving benefits of vaccines

Public and private sector health officials and public policymakers should team up immediately with community leaders to more effectively disseminate accurate narratives regarding the life-saving benefits of vaccines to counter widespread, harmful misinformation from anti-vaccine activists.

3 Mar 2023

Innovative method to spot bacteria in blood, wastewater, and more

Shine a laser on a drop of blood, mucus, or wastewater, and the light reflecting back can be used to positively identify bacteria in the sample.

3 Mar 2023

Genome editing could help save rice crops threatened by climate change

A review of gene editing techniques suggests that the CRISPR/Cas (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/Cas) method could be a possible 'savior' for rice crops threatened by climate change and high food demand.

3 Mar 2023

Healthier lifestyles promote longevity without chronic health conditions

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2 Mar 2023

Study unveils new insights into the importance of early-life factors on lung health

New insights into the importance of early-life factors on lung health have been unveiled in the most comprehensive study of its kind, led by the Universities of Essex and Bristol.

2 Mar 2023

Applying an evolutionary perspective to medicine can spark biomedical innovations

The word 'evolution' may bring to mind dusty dinosaur bones, but it impacts our health every day. For example, even though antibiotics were invented only a century ago, the evolution of antibiotic resistance is already a major concern.

28 Feb 2023

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

28 Feb 2023

New solutions to boost Africa’s vaccine production

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in controlling infectious disease in sub-Saharan Africa and renewed interest in vaccine research and development across the continent.

28 Feb 2023

Global Health News and Research

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

New antimalarial prevents malaria more effectively than current treatments but does not improve birth outcomes

Newly identified therapeutic target could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma

New community-based diagnostic tool is feasible and effective for diagnosing tuberculosis

Analysis shows parental sexual orientation does not determine children's development

Ingestion of waterborne nitrate could be a risk factor for prostate cancer

Study paves the way to new sex-specific anti-obesity drugs

Lack of sleep can be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Decades of substantial U.S. Government investment in mRNA technology paved way for COVID-19 vaccines

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

Confronting anti-vaccine activism by disseminating accurate narratives on life-saving benefits of vaccines

Innovative method to spot bacteria in blood, wastewater, and more

Genome editing could help save rice crops threatened by climate change

Healthier lifestyles promote longevity without chronic health conditions

Study unveils new insights into the importance of early-life factors on lung health

Applying an evolutionary perspective to medicine can spark biomedical innovations

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

New solutions to boost Africa’s vaccine production

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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