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Team Identifies Antibodies That Could Neutralize Many Norovirus Variants
Researchers have isolated a panel of human monoclonal antibodies from subjects with a history of acute gastroenteritis that neutralize a broad range of norovirus variants in laboratory tests.
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Neuraminidase 3: A Potential Therapeutic Target for Colitis
Research has shown that the Neuraminidase 3 (Neu3) enzyme is responsible for the onset and progression of colitis, a chronic digestive disease caused by inflammation of the colon.
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Test Detects Cancer Cells and Exposes Their Location
Most of the tests used to diagnose cancer are based on imaging. More recently, researchers have also developed molecular diagnostics that can detect specific cancer-associated molecules that circulate in bodily fluids like blood or urine. Engineers have now created a diagnostic nanoparticle that can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins and also pinpoint the tumor location.
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No "Safe" Level of Lead in Drinking Water for Those With Kidney Disease
Lead levels in drinking water that are permissible by the Environmental Protection Agency have detrimental health effects in individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study.
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Secret to Bacterial Nitrate Production Finally Revealed
After years of research, the molecular structure of the enzyme responsible for a large part of the global nitrate and nitrogen production by bacteria has finally been uncovered.
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Why Does Blood Flow to the Brain Get Stuck in Traffic?
Adequate blood flow supplies the brain with oxygen and nutrients, but the oxygenation tends to fluctuate. Researchers have identified one cause of the fluctuations: inherent randomness in the flow rate of red blood cells through capillaries. This could have potential implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine 78% Effective in Pregnant Women
In a new retrospective observational study, researchers from Tel Aviv and the US matched 15,060 pregnant women in Israel into vaccinated/unvaccinated pairs to determine the efficacy of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Their results show that vaccination with BNT162b2 in pregnant women significantly lowered the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with an efficacy rate of 78%.
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Why Taking Your Brain for a Walk Boosts Your Mood
During the Coronavirus pandemic, walks became a popular and regular pastime. A study suggests that this habit has a good effect not only on our general well-being but also on our brain structure. It shows that the human brain benefits from even short stays outdoors.
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Why Our Brains Generate Rhythm
A study has shown that the rhythm we perceive is a result of the way listeners make two separate types of decisions, one about grouping (which syllables or tones group together) and the other about prominence (which syllables or tones seem foregrounded or backgrounded).
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In Genomic Studies, More Isn’t Always Better
In order to discover any genome alterations frequently associated with certain traits, scientists use genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Researchers have found that if a GWAS includes many specimens with high genetic heterogeneity, it may miss important associations between genotype and phenotype
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