NIH study aims to identify promising COVID-19 treatments for larger clinical trials
Credit: NIAID The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, today launched ...
Tag: Infectious/Emerging Diseases
Scientists shed new light on mechanisms of malaria parasite motility
The first X-ray structures of the molecular complex that allows malaria parasites to spread disease highlight a novel target for ...
Unraveling the network of molecules that influence COVID-19 severity
Credit: Morgridge Institute for Research While most COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic or mild, severe complications associated with acute respiratory distress ...
Layer of strength, layer of functionality for biomedical fibers
Polymer fibers with layers of different properties have a wide variety of promising biomedical applications, including the creation of antiviral ...
Menacing assaults on science causing alarming and avoidable deaths in the U.S.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers publish commentary on COVID-19Credit: Florida Atlantic University COVID-19 is now the third leading cause ...
ALSA Ventures launches European biotech clinical accelerator ‘Eclipse’
ALSA Ventures, a London based European biotech investment firm today announced the launch of Eclipse, a novel clinical development accelerator ...
Proactivity and partnership pay off for nursing homes in a pandemic, study suggests
Advance planning, universal testing and connection with a medical center kept COVID-19 activity low in three facilities in new studyCredit: ...
Age does not contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility
Credit: Ryosuke Omori, Ryota Matsuyama, Yukihiko Nakata, Scientific Reports, October 6, 2020 Scientists have estimated that the age of an ...
Chemists create new crystal form of insecticide, boosting its ability to fight mosquitoes and malaria
Researchers use a simple, inexpensive technique to develop a new fast-acting form of deltamethrin that may help with growing insecticide ...
Clinical study aims to better understand COVID-19 immunity
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. People who have recovered from COVID-19, and their close contacts, could ...
Mosquitoes’ taste for blood traced to four types of neurons
Credit: ©Alex Wild, used by permission It's one of the world's deadliest animals, and it has a taste for human ...
Game ‘pre-bunks’ COVID-19 conspiracies as part of UK’s fight against fake news
Credit: Cambridge/UK Cabinet Office A new online game that puts players in the shoes of a purveyor of fake pandemic ...
COVID-related delays to CRC screening causing 11.9% rise in death rates, research reveals
Based on survival rates at 5 years for stage III-IV CRC, the results showed a significant 11.9% increase in deaths ...
Cedars-Sinai to study unequal impact of COVID-19 on minorities
Funded by the National Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai will join one of the largest coordinated efforts to advance knowledge of immunology ...
Population health and the COVID-19 pandemic: Emerging stronger next time
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, October 6, 2020—Battling the COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for the inevitable ...
Six uOttawa COVID-19 mental health projects receive $1 million CIHR funding
Credit: University of Ottawa Six University of Ottawa-affiliated projects focusing on COVID-19's impact on mental health have won important funding ...
OPH looks to CHEO/uOttawa research to help the community fight against Coronavirus
Ottawa measuring daily picture of COVID-19 activity in the community to help us determine our best collective responseCredit: uOttawa Ottawa ...
Most nations failing to protect nature in COVID-19 pandemic recovery plans
Outbreak provides opportunity to reset economy and reverse ecosystem, species lossesCredit: Pamela McElwee The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to ...
Study describes COVID-19 transmission pattern
Model developed by Brazilian researchers predicts spatial and temporal evolution of epidemic diseases and can help plan more effective social ...
Study finds fungal disease of snakes in 19 states, Puerto Rico
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In a collaborative effort between scientists and personnel on military bases ...