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Breakthrough COVID-19 infections spur strong antibody responses 2022-01-21
People vaccinated three times or vaccinated after an earlier COVID-19 infection had comparable neutralizing antibody activity to those with a breakthrough case, according to a new study.
Study identifies mutations specific to Omicron variant 2022-01-21
Researchers have identified the highly prevalent, specific mutations that are causing the Omicron variant's high rate of infection. The findings help explain how the new variant can escape pre-existing antibodies present in the human body, either from vaccination or naturally from a recent COVID-19 infection.
Research finds patients and providers differ in opinions about immediate access to medical records 2022-01-21
A recent study found that about 63% of clinicians surveyed agree that immediate release of electronic medical records is more confusing than helpful to patients.
In Science, small groups create big ideas 2022-01-21
To understand the dynamics of emerging topics in science and medicine, researchers looked at researcher participation in articles containing emerging keywords over 50 years. They found that although more human resources are needed for publication, large research groups less frequently generate emerging topics. Moreover, expertise in certain topics has become important for generating emerging topics, […]
Reinterpreting our brain's body maps 2022-01-21
Our brain maps out our body to facilitate accurate motor control. For a century, the body map has been thought to have applied to all types of motor actions. Now, a research group has revealed that the body relies on multiple maps based on the choice of motor system.
Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects on cellular level 2022-01-21
When 2-year old mice were studied after two months of progressive weighted wheel running, despite having no prior training, it was determined that they were the epigenetic age of mice eight weeks younger than sedentary mice of the same age.
COVID virus linked with headaches, altered mental status in hospitalized kids 2022-01-21
Of hospitalized children who tested or were presumed positive for SARS-CoV-2, 44 percent developed neurological symptoms, and these kids were more likely to require intensive care than their peers who didn't experience such symptoms, according to a new study.
People who are depressed may be more susceptible to misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines 2022-01-21
In a 50-state survey-based study, adults with depressive symptoms were twice as likely to support misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. People who endorsed false statements were half as likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sex-typical behavior of male, female mice guided by differences in brain’s gene activity 2022-01-21
Scientists found more than 1,000 gene-activation differences between female and male mice's brains, plus more than 600 between females in different stages of their reproductive cycle.
AI light-field camera reads 3D facial expressions 2022-01-21
Machine-learned, light-field camera reads facial expressions from high-contrast illumination invariant 3D facial images.
In visual memory, size matters 2022-01-21
New research shows that in natural vision, visual memory of images is affected by the size of the image on the retina. The findings can have many implications, including on the use of different types of electronic screens and the quality of information processing when we rely on large vs. small screens.
Oral immunotherapy induces remission of peanut allergy in some young children 2022-01-21
A clinical trial has found that giving peanut oral immunotherapy to highly peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3 years safely desensitized most of them to peanut and induced remission of peanut allergy in one-fifth.
Motor proteins haul precious cargo in neurons: How can we control their movement? 2022-01-20
Inside neurons, motor proteins haul precious cargo, moving essential goods along thread-like roadways called microtubule tracks.
New MRI expands access to life-saving imaging 2022-01-20
MRI is a powerful medical tool that provides detailed images of everything from bones and joints to the brain and spinal cord, but millions of patients can't benefit from the improved care it provides. Implanted devices like defibrillators and pacemakers interfere with the MRI's magnetic signal, while obese and claustrophobic patients are often unable to […]
Researchers highlight COVID-19 neurological symptoms and need for rigorous studies 2022-01-20
In a new article, experts highlight what is currently known about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain, the importance of increased research into the underlying causes of Long COVID and possible ways to treat its symptoms.
Poor fidelity may mean effective education strategies never see light of day 2022-01-20
Promising new education interventions are potentially being 'unnecessarily scrapped' because trials to test their effectiveness are insufficiently faithful to the original research, a study warns. Researchers ran a large-scale computer simulation to examine how much 'fidelity' compromises the results of school-based trials of new learning innovations and strategies. 'Fidelity' is the extent to which these […]
Babies can tell who has close relationships based on one clue: Saliva 2022-01-20
Neuroscientists have identified a specific signal that young children and even babies can use to determine whether two people have a strong relationship and a mutual obligation to help each other: whether those two people kiss, share food, or have other interactions that involve sharing saliva.
Artificial pancreas proves ‘life-changing’ for very young children with type 1 diabetes and their families 2022-01-20
An artificial pancreas is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes at a particularly vulnerable time of their lives. A study published today found that it is both safe to use and more effective at managing their blood sugar levels than current technology.
Undescended testis: Fate of fertility predicted by blood biomarkers 2022-01-20
In boys with undescended testis, the risk of developing infertility is traditionally predicted based on a decrease in germ cell count observed using testicular biopsy samples. However, the process of testicular biopsy carries the risk of injury, infection, and developing subfertility. In a new study, researchers from Japan have identified an alternative means of predicting […]
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility, study finds 2022-01-20
New findings indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, but males who become infected by the coronavirus may experience short-term reduced fertility.

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