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Artificial viral vectors constructed from bacteriophage T4 show promise for advanced gene delivery

Research presents an assembly-line approach using bacteriophage T4 components to construct artificial viral vectors (AVVs). These AVVs have the potential to revolutionize gene therapies and personalized medicine by enabling the efficient delivery of biomolecules for molecular repairs and genome remodeling.

1 Jun 2023

MFAP5, a microfibril-associated protein, unveiled as key player in scar formation and wound healing

MFAP5, a microfibril-associated protein, plays a significant role in wound healing by regulating fibroblast function, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, suggesting its potential as a modulator of scar formation.

1 Jun 2023

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

While ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules have been limited by the fact that they could not be controlled by physicians.

1 Jun 2023

UCD researcher receives ERC Consolidator grant to unlock computational insights into cardiac xenotransplantation

Dr Philip Cardiff, Associate Professor at University College Dublin's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, has received a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator grant of €2 million for his 5-year project XenoSim.

1 Jun 2023

Is healthy sleep, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection, protective against post–COVID-19 condition?

Researchers examined the relationship between multidimensional sleep health and post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition.

1 Jun 2023

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Researchers investigated whether unhealthy alcohol use and shift work with subsequent circadian rhythm disruption could increase COVID-19 susceptibility among nurses.

1 Jun 2023

Study suggests licorice-derived liquiritigenin has breast cancer prevention potential for high-risk postmenopausal women

Researchers evaluated the potential of three licorice (Glycyrrhiza) species, i.e., G. glabra (GG), G. uralensis (GU), and G. infata (GI), and hops (Humulus lupulus), and their main bioactive polyphenols, to prevent breast malignancy.

1 Jun 2023

Study measures the annual prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in Ontario, Canada

Researchers determined the prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) in 2020.

1 Jun 2023

Key insights into immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination in Indigenous people

Researchers evaluated immune responses to COVID-19 BNT162b2 mRNA vaccinations among Indigenous Australian First Nations (FN) individuals by comorbidity and ethnicity.

1 Jun 2023

The association between COVID-19 vaccination types and doses with adverse outcomes of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated the associations between coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination or non-vaccination and adverse outcomes.

1 Jun 2023

Real-world management and outcomes of U.S. patients treated with BpaL for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis

Researchers reported on the treatment of rifampin-resistant tuberculosis in the United States using the FDA approved bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid (BPaL) therapy.

1 Jun 2023

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Researchers evaluated titers and types of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies in voluntary blood donors.

1 Jun 2023

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered a novel approach that improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) - a novel form of cancer treatment utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) - and minimizes the associated side effects.

1 Jun 2023

The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Researchers summarized environmental health data collected by the United States (U.S.) state and local health departments.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

Researchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.

1 Jun 2023

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

The relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

1 Jun 2023

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Researchers described the development and validation process of SCORE2-Diabetes.

1 Jun 2023

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Studies have shown that sleep apnea is related to an increased risk of dementia. A new study looks at the relationship between sleep apnea and brain volume.

31 May 2023

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Artificial viral vectors constructed from bacteriophage T4 show promise for advanced gene delivery

MFAP5, a microfibril-associated protein, unveiled as key player in scar formation and wound healing

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

UCD researcher receives ERC Consolidator grant to unlock computational insights into cardiac xenotransplantation

Is healthy sleep, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection, protective against post–COVID-19 condition?

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Study suggests licorice-derived liquiritigenin has breast cancer prevention potential for high-risk postmenopausal women

Study measures the annual prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in Ontario, Canada

Key insights into immune responses after COVID-19 vaccination in Indigenous people

The association between COVID-19 vaccination types and doses with adverse outcomes of SARS-CoV-2

Real-world management and outcomes of U.S. patients treated with BpaL for rifampin-resistant tuberculosis

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Novel approach improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and minimizes related side effects

The National Environmental Assessment Reporting System: reporting foodborne illness outbreaks at retail food establishments during 2017–2019

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults

The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Study explores the link between sleep apnea and brain volume

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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