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Scientists map structure of potent antibody against coronavirus 2020-10-27
Scientists have shown that a potent antibody from a COVID-19 survivor interferes with a key feature on the surface of the coronavirus's distinctive spikes and induces critical pieces of those spikes to break off in the process.
Scientists use clues in the human genome to discover new inflammatory syndrome 2020-10-27
Researchers have discovered a new inflammatory disorder called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the UBA1 gene. VEXAS causes symptoms that included blood clots in veins, recurrent fevers, pulmonary abnormalities and vacuoles (unusual cavity-like structures) in myeloid cells.
Empathy may be in the eye of the beholder 2020-10-27
Do we always want people to show empathy? Not so, said researchers. A recently published article suggests that although empathy is often portrayed as a virtue, people who express empathy are not necessarily viewed favorably.
Cancer treatment without side effects? 2020-10-27
Treating cancer without debilitating side effects has long been the holy grail of oncologists, and researchers may have found it.
What do breast cancer cells feel inside the tumor? 2020-10-27
Using a new technique, a team of researchers has found tiny and previously undetectable 'hot spots' of extremely high stiffness inside aggressive and invasive breast cancer tumors. Their findings suggest, for the first time, that only very tiny regions of a tumor need to stiffen for metastasis to take place. Though still in its infancy, […]
Aerosol microdroplets inefficient carriers of COVID-19 virus 2020-10-27
Aerosol microdroplets do not appear to be extremely efficient at spreading the virus that leads to COVID-19. While the lingering microdroplets are certainly not risk-free, due to their small size they contain less virus than the larger droplets that are produced when someone coughs, speaks, or sneezes directly on us, said researchers.
Random effects key to containing epidemics 2020-10-27
Scientists have discovered why dividing a large population into multiple subpopulations that do not intermix can help contain outbreaks without imposing contact restrictions within those local communities.
Black Hispanic individuals hardest hit by COVID-19 2020-10-27
A new study shows the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic groups within the United States, with the most severe outcomes, including death and intensive care, among Hispanic Black individuals.
Proton regulator of essential cancer microRNA 2020-10-27
New findings unveil that a 'hidden' layer of regulation by which the intrinsic dynamic ensemble of miRNA processing intermediates can direct the outcome of important biological processes in response to environmental and cellular stimuli in the absence of protein factors. If these processes go awry, then disease could result. Understanding the roles of miRNAs in […]
Drug resistance linked to antibiotic use and patient transfers in hospitals 2020-10-27
Understanding the role of antibiotic use patterns and patient transfers in the emergence of drug-resistant microbes is essential to crafting effective prevention strategies, suggests a new study.
Differences in malaria clearance between males and females 2020-10-27
Females are able to clear asymptomatic malaria infections at a faster rate than their male counterparts, says a new study.
Biomarkers could be used in a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 blood screening tool 2020-10-27
A new study suggests that COVID-19 affects the human body's blood concentration levels of specific metabolites -- small molecules broken down in the human body through the process of metabolism. Three specific metabolites identified in this study could act as biomarkers and one day be measured through an inexpensive blood test to quickly screen patients […]
New tactic to stop the growth of a deadly brain cancer 2020-10-27
Scientists have discovered a way to stop the growth of glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. The finding provides a new tactic in the war against cancer that involves reprogramming the immune system to do what it does best - fight the tumor instead of fueling it.
Cancer's dangerous renovations to our chromosomes revealed 2020-10-27
Cancer remodels the architecture of our chromosomes so the disease can take hold and spread, new research reveals.
Scientists discover how a common mutation leads to 'night owl' sleep disorder 2020-10-27
People with delayed sleep phase disorder are unable to fall asleep until late at night (often after 2 a.m.) and have difficulty getting up in the morning. In 2017, scientists discovered a surprisingly common mutation that causes this sleep disorder by altering a key component of the biological clock that maintains the body's daily rhythms. […]
Langerhans cells are up to the job, they just need a chance 2020-10-27
Researchers found that Langerhans cells (LCs) play a crucial role in mucocutaneous acute guest-versus-host disease (aGVHD). Their experiments in mice showed that when the LCs of a recipient were depleted, the formation of mucocutaneous lesions was enhanced because the infiltration of CD8+ T cells was inhibited. Their findings have significant implications for improving blood stem […]
Over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency, study finds 2020-10-27
Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study.
'White matter lesion' mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia 2020-10-27
A new tool for analyzing tissue damage seen on MRI brain scans can detect with more than 70% accuracy early signs of cognitive decline, new research shows.
Healthcare as a climate solution 2020-10-26
Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change -- two issues that pose major challenges around the world -- are in fact more connected than society may realize. So say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true.
DrugCell: New experimental AI platform matches tumor to best drug combo 2020-10-26
Researchers use experimental artificial intelligence system called DrugCell to predict the best approach to treating cancer.

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