New research from an immunology team at the University of Chicago may shed light on the challenges of developing a universal flu vaccine that would provide long-lasting and broad protection against influenza viruses. The study, published October 22 in Immunity, explores the behavior of polyreactive antibodies—antibodies that are capable of […]
There are certain buzzwords in the fitness world that just baffle us. We may nod along and pretend we know what they mean in order to save face in front of the protein shake gang, but we are secretly Googling the moment we have a free second. High on this […]
Washington State University scientists have developed a method to detect the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease that is 10 times more sensitive than current blood testing technology. While still in the initial stages of development, the research could lead to earlier detection of the neurodegenerative brain disease that affects 5.8 million […]
A recent study by Syracuse University sociology professor Shannon Monnat shows that mortality rates are higher for U.S. working-age residents who live in rural areas instead of metro areas, and the gap is getting wider. The study “Trends in U.S. Working-Age non-Hispanic White Mortality: Rural-Urban and Within-Rural Differences” was published […]
Leishmaniasis is caused by the protozoan Leishmania parasites which are transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. Although in rich countries this disease mainly affects dogs, in other countries it can wreak havoc on the health of humans, causing anything from ulcers to damage to the bone marrow, liver […]
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer expects to file for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in late November, around two weeks after the November 3 US presidential election, it said Friday. The company said it hopes to move ahead with the vaccine after safety data is available in the third […]
Millions of French people prepared Friday to enjoy a last night of freedom before a COVID-19 curfew in Paris and other large cities, after officials warned that new efforts were needed to curb an alarming surge in new cases. The curfew, which aims to keep some 20 million people home […]
A rapid and simple method for testing the efficacy of antibacterial drugs on infectious microbes has been developed and validated by a team of Penn State researchers. Antimicrobial resistant infection is one of the major threats to human health globally, causing 2.5 million infections and 35,000 deaths annually, with the […]
Carl J. DeSelm, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a 2020 Agilent Early Career Professor Award. The honor, which includes a $100,000 research award, recognizes early-career investigators who have made major research contributions in their respective fields […]
COVID-19: Is plasma treatment ready for prime time? Alex Azar, HHS Secretary, discusses the FDA announcing emergency authorization for use of plasma treatment for COVID-19 Brigham Young University-Idaho officials warned students that they will be suspended and possibly “permanently dismissed” if they are found to have intentionally exposed themselves or […]