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Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company projects huge savings over Medicare for generic cancer medications

Researchers reveal significant cost savings when generic oncology drugs are purchased through the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

13 Jun 2023

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, working with collaborators in five countries, today revealed that the capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress -; called "immune resilience" -; differs widely among individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Inter‑hospital transfers during the pandemic were complex and distressing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers were frequently called upon to make decisions about whether to accept patient transfers from other hospitals, often due to a lack of beds, staff or the need for more specialized care.

13 Jun 2023

Berlin scientists further improve nasal vaccine against coronavirus

After having successfully tested a mucosal vaccine against coronavirus in animals just months ago, Berlin scientists have now further developed their live SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.

13 Jun 2023

Using heart and lung stem cells to better understand how COVID-19 impacts different organs

Researchers have used heart and lung stem cells infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 to better understand how the disease impacts different organs, paving the way for more targeted treatments.

13 Jun 2023

Beyond exhaustion: study identifies fatigue as key factor limiting functionality in long COVID patients

Researchers assess self-documented long COVID symptoms among care-seeking individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Researchers evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of Navoximod.

13 Jun 2023

The battle against avian influenza: genetic analysis unveils the origins of H5N1 outbreak

Researchers analyzed epidemiologic and phylogeographic characteristics of the avian influenza virus.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers explore viral emissions in a phase 1, open label, first-in-human SARS-CoV-2 experimental infection study

Researchers explored the release of viral particles into the environment and air after SARS-CoV-2 human challenge.

13 Jun 2023

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

CDC reports an outbreak involving Candida auris (C. auris) in Israel.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers review the features of hospitalized patients with C. auris infection or colonization in the US

Researchers explored hospitalizations associated with Candida auris infection.

13 Jun 2023

Blood culture vs. metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the detection of pathogenic microbes in patients with suspected bloodstream infections

A recent study published in Scientific Reports compared the detection of pathogenic microbes between blood culture and metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients suspected of bloodstream infections.

13 Jun 2023

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Disease/Infection News

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company projects huge savings over Medicare for generic cancer medications

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

Inter‑hospital transfers during the pandemic were complex and distressing

Berlin scientists further improve nasal vaccine against coronavirus

Using heart and lung stem cells to better understand how COVID-19 impacts different organs

Beyond exhaustion: study identifies fatigue as key factor limiting functionality in long COVID patients

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

The battle against avian influenza: genetic analysis unveils the origins of H5N1 outbreak

Researchers explore viral emissions in a phase 1, open label, first-in-human SARS-CoV-2 experimental infection study

When COVID meets Candida: exploring the alarming surge of C. auris in Israel

Researchers review the features of hospitalized patients with C. auris infection or colonization in the US

Blood culture vs. metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the detection of pathogenic microbes in patients with suspected bloodstream infections

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy doesn't spill over to routine childhood vaccinations, US polls reveal

Metformin shows promising antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2

Metformin reduces risk of long COVID by over 40%

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

VLA1553 vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease produces an immune response in a phase 3 trial

Oliver Dowden: New Biothreats Radar will be key to the UK’s fight against future biological threats

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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