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Tool Predicts Changes That Could Make COVID Variants More Infectious
Researchers at Penn State have created a novel framework that can predict with reasonable accuracy the amino-acid changes in the virus’ spike protein that may improve its binding to human cells and confer increased infectivity to the virus.
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Touch Helps Mom and Baby's Brains Synchronize
Study examines the role of touch and proximity on the mutual adaptation of brain activity and heart rhythms in mothers and babies
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Potential Therapeutic Targets for Sepsis Identified
Researchers have identified molecular biomarkers, pathways and immune cell dynamics associated with sepsis that could be targeted to prevent the condition from leading to death.
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Mutation in Gliomas Sensitizes Them to Immunotherapy
According to murine model findings, a single common genetic mutation may hold the key to making immunotherapy more effective against gliomas.
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Bioartificial Kidney Successfully Implanted in Preclinical Model
The Kidney Project’s implantable bioartificial kidney, one that promises to free kidney disease patients from dialysis machines and transplant waiting lists, took another big step toward becoming reality, earning a $650,000 prize from KidneyX for its first-ever demonstration of a functional prototype of its implantable artificial kidney.
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Pandemic Stress Caused Irregular Menstrual Cycles
A study has found that people who menstruate experienced irregularities in their menstrual cycle because of increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Scripps Scientists Are One Step Closer to Expanding the Genetic Code
By supplementing the synthetic biology toolkit, researchers have developed key components of an expanded genetic code system.
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New Awards Will Fund “Pan-Coronavirus” Vaccines
The NIAID, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded approximately $36.3 million to three academic institutions to conduct research to develop vaccines to protect against multiple types of coronaviruses and viral variants.
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Blood Test Predicts Clinical Outcomes After Brain Injury
A new study has used a state-of-the-art blood test to track damage to the brain in people who have sustained traumatic brain injury (TBI). Measuring the protein biomarker in the blood will provide a simpler, more accurate way to predict clinical outcomes and may help to identify those at higher risk of developing dementia.
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Scientists Create Music From the Molecules of Life
In order to help the general public understand scientific concepts, a group of scientists created musical melodies based on the structure of 18 different proteins, including oxytocin.
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