In a recent study published in Emerging Infectious Disease Journal, researchers from the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) reported on the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus among domesticated and wild birds in 39 U.S. states and discussed the potential risks to humans. Study: Risk for Infection in […]
The Wild World of Plasma Proteomics
insights from industryDaniel HornburgVP of ProteomicsSeer Discover the forefront technologies fueling innovation in plasma proteomics in this episode of omg OMx, Bruker's science-driven podcast. Join host Kate Stumpo and Daniel Hornburg, Seer's VP of Proteomics, as they explore cutting-edge techniques such as nanoparticle-based enrichment and mass spectrometry refinements that enable unbiased, comprehensive, and rapid proteomics […]
Schizophrenia: Abnormal cyclic gene activity in the brain a factor
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say they have discovered evidence of 12-hour patterns of gene function in the human brain. The researchers noted that some of these cycles were absent or modified in the brains of people with schizophrenia who had died. While disruptions to 24-hour biological rhythms are common among […]
‘Bachelor’ Alum Bekah Martinez Just Announced Her Third Pregnancy in an Insanely Creative Way
Pregnancy announcements are the best. We could lose hours on TikTok watching women show their partners positive pregnancy tests or revealing the news in another creative way. And who could forget some of the iconic ways celebrities have announced their news, like Keke Palmer’s Saturday Night Live surprise, or the tear-jerking reveals, like Chrissy Teigen’s […]
Examining a protein that contributes to pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common form of pancreatic cancer. It’s also one of the deadliest. More than 90% of PDAC patients die within five years of diagnosis. Usually, by the time the cancer is identified, it has already spread. “PDAC is often found too late for treatments like chemotherapy and surgery to […]
‘Inflammation is wonderful’: Are the health zealots right or wrong?
Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. According to wellbeing zealots, we cause inflammation in our bodies by consuming sugar, gluten, foods with saturated fat, dairy, or meat, coffee and alcohol. This state of inflammation puts us at risk of everything from injury to arthritis, […]
Unawareness of memory decline tied to higher risk for progression
Unawareness, rather than heightened awareness, of memory decline is strongly associated with future clinical progression in older adults, according to a study published online April 25 in JAMA Network Open. Kayden J. Mimmack, from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues investigated the association of a novel measure for self-awareness […]
Music therapy found to significantly reduce pain, stress and anxiety in community hospitals
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Telephone-based health coaching did not affect postpartum weight gain, finds study
Gestational diabetes (GDM) and overweight during pregnancy are associated with increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Although postpartum weight loss can reduce diabetes risk, effective interventions are lacking—especially for Latina populations, who experience higher than average rates of GDM, overweight and chronic diabetes. In an effort to address this evidence gap, researchers from the University […]
Print your own vaccine: automatic printing of microneedle patch COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers reported on the automatic printing of microneedle patch (MNP) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. Image Credit: chatuphot/Shutterstock.com Background Unvaccinated individuals in developing nations are at an elevated risk of recurrent SARS-CoV-2 infections, which have caused unprecedented morbidity and mortality […]