Cryo-EM structures and functions of potent bispecific antibodies against multiple Omicron sublineages

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly evolved throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VoCs) have emerged, among which the Omicron (B.1.1.529) and its sub-lineages have led to multiple infection waves globally. The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants have undergone a large number of mutations, particularly within the […]

Can light exposure behaviors predict chronotype, sleep quality, mood, memory, and concentration?

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers aimed to understand the influences of Light Exposure Behavior Assessment (LEBA) categories on chronotype, mood, sleep quality, memory, and concentration. Study: Light exposure behaviors predict mood, memory and sleep quality. Image Credit: Thannaree Deepul/Shutterstock.com They carried out a cross-sectional, fully anonymous online survey on Malaysian residents aged ≥18 […]

Could sperm be lurking on YOUR hands?

Could sperm be lurking on YOUR hands? Study suggests it’s more common than you think… EXCL: A third of samples found dirt on their hands even after they were washed Two per cent of people have sperm on their hands, according to scientists  Women were more likely to have ‘visible staining’ on their hands than […]

Common virus that causes cold-like symptoms can cause pneumonia or even death

The symptoms of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Belonging into the same family as mumps and measles viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, describes one of the common viruses that trigger coughs and colds in winter. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), epidemics generally start in October and last for the following four to five […]

Study defines disparities in memory care

Patients who live in less affluent neighborhoods and those from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups are less likely than others to receive specialized care for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates. Further, the research shows that Black people are more likely than white people […]

Researchers discover a novel pathway that minimizes liver injury during transplantation

UCLA-led research describes the role that a protein called CEACAM1 plays in protecting the liver from injury during the transplantation process, potentially improving transplant outcomes. But the features that regulate this protective characteristic remain unknown. In a study, published online Aug. 2 in Science Translational Medicine, a research team has identified the molecular factors at […]

Researchers find lockdowns create global appetite for feeding feathered friends

A team of researchers have highlighted the role that the COVID-19 pandemic played in connecting people around the world more with our feathered friends while in lockdowns, finding a surge in interest for bird feeding information and providing more insight into global human-birds interactions. The findings “COVID-related surge in global wild bird feeding: Implications for […]

Consumer health: Reducing your risk of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., accounting for about 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. More than 238,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer […]

Cone Health sees big wins with tech-enabled streamlining of peer review process

Photo: Cone Health Cone Health is a North Carolina-based nonprofit health system serving patients across 150 locations, including five hospitals and more than 120 physician practices. THE PROBLEM It had a peer review paper-based process that was inefficient and cumbersome. Due to its outdated nature, physician engagement was not optimal. One of the biggest issues […]