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Understanding how surface factors influence or inhibit biofilm formation in the presence of antibiotics

Similar to how cells within human tissues communicate and function together as a whole, bacteria are also able to communicate with each other through chemical signals, a behavior known as quorum signaling (QS).

5 Apr 2023

Key molecular pathway for organ damage in COVID patients discovered

Even after three years since the emergence of COVID-19, much remains unknown about how it causes severe disease, including the widespread organ damage beyond just the lungs.

5 Apr 2023

SFU researchers study pathogen genes to develop new drugs against bacterial infections

Researchers at Simon Fraser University are studying the genes of superbugs to aid the development of new and effective treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections.

5 Apr 2023

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attaches to a cellular receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and activation of the farnesoid X receptor increases ACE2 expression.

5 Apr 2023

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

A recent Diagnostics journal study determined the impact of physical activity on sleep, fatigue, and cognitive modifications in individuals affected by long-COVID. This study investigates how long-COVID differentially affects individuals with active lives from those with sedentary lifestyles.

5 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports.

4 Apr 2023

Mosquitoes' saliva contains immune-dampening substances to increase infectivity of dengue viruses

The saliva of mosquitoes infected with dengue viruses contains a substance that thwarts the human immune system and makes it easier for people to become infected with these potentially deadly viruses, new research reveals.

4 Apr 2023

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

In the United States alone, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi infect almost 3 million people per year and kill about 35,000. Antibiotics are essential and effective, but in recent years overuse has led to some bacteria developing resistance to them.

4 Apr 2023

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working on mucosal vaccines that can be administered through the nose.

4 Apr 2023

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of adopting COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2021 to 2022 schooling period.

4 Apr 2023

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Researchers investigated characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections related to pediatric hospitalizations.

4 Apr 2023

Study assesses the cellular and molecular immunopathology of post-COVID lung disease

Researchers assessed the cellular and molecular level immunopathology of PCLD.

4 Apr 2023

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

In a recent study, researchers assessed serological and mucosal immunity among three differing cohorts.

4 Apr 2023

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

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Understanding how surface factors influence or inhibit biofilm formation in the presence of antibiotics

Key molecular pathway for organ damage in COVID patients discovered

SFU researchers study pathogen genes to develop new drugs against bacterial infections

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Mosquitoes' saliva contains immune-dampening substances to increase infectivity of dengue viruses

Shape-shifting antibiotics may be the new weapon against drug-resistant superbugs

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Study assesses the cellular and molecular immunopathology of post-COVID lung disease

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Overcoming challenges in flavivirus vaccine development: Exploring modern vaccine types for Dengue, Zika, and beyond

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

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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