A new paper in Biology Methods & Protocols indicates that researchers in Germany have developed a new system to display epitopes in mammal cells for immunization studies. They believe that this method can help scientists greatly in immunization efforts. Promoting blood cells to produce antibodies against a specific viral protein is an important step in […]

 PharmaKure, a clinical stage company developing precision medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, announces a research collaboration agreement with the Faculty of Pharmacy in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), one of the largest comprehensive universities in Malaysia. The partnership is focused on advancing research initiatives on the use of machine learning tools to predict […]

CAR-T cell therapy is a safe and effective treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), even for patients regarded as high risk due to comorbidities. That’s the conclusion of a five-year analysis of results from the U.S. Lymphoma CAR-T Cell Consortium, a group of 17 academic cancer centers in the U.S. Their findings will be […]

Early diagnosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) seems feasible through analysis of genomic alterations in DNA from Papanicolaou (Pap) test smears, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in Science Translational Medicine. Lara Paracchini, Ph.D., from Humanitas University in Milan, and colleagues examined a retrospective and multicentric cohort of 250 archival Pap test […]

Reviewed New proposals to change the law protecting the anonymity of sperm and egg donors in the UK “would increase inconsistency and arguably unfairness” for many donor-conceived people, two experts in the field have warned. Dr Lucy Frith, The University of Manchester Last month, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) proposed amending legislation to […]

In a recent study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, researchers investigated COVID-19's impact on severe maternal morbidity (SMM), potentially lethal complications that occur during the time of childbirth. They used declassified data from over 93,600 deliveries between March 2020 and July 2021 and found that risks, particularly those of adult respiratory distress […]

A new study has found that the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy, formerly known as the Mexico City Policy, reduced the provision and use of contraceptives, as well as community health volunteer services, in African countries. A Trump administration policy barring United States funding to foreign organizations that perform or promote abortion services […]

In an article published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil describe a potential strategy for combating zika virus (ZIKV). Among the results reported in the article are those of in vitro tests confirming the antiviral effects of a nanoemulsion made from oil of copaiba (Copaifera officinalis), a […]

EXCLUSIVE Safety alert over medical-grade omega-3 pills: EU health chiefs warn certain capsules may raise the risk of irregular heartbeat Capsules are given to patients with high blood fat levels to cut heart attack risk But officials said the prescription capsules can raise the risk of atrial fibrillation   High street Omega-3 supplements contain a lower […]

High blood pressure itself can contribute to a heightened risk for several long-term health problems. Managing high blood pressure often involves the use of long-term medications, which may also carry some health risks. A recent study found three medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure all have a similar association with cardiovascular mortality. The […]