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Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

Severe SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a 1.31 higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer following hospital discharge, particularly renal, hematological, colon, and lung cancers, suggesting a potential link between the infection and undiagnosed cancer.

1 Jun 2023

Study sheds light on metabolic enzymes and processes essential for DNA damage repair

In crisis, the nucleus calls antioxidant enzymes to the rescue. The nucleus being metabolically active is a profound paradigm shift with implications for cancer research.

1 Jun 2023

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Researchers evaluated titers and types of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies in voluntary blood donors.

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Lipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of long-term survival in patients with breast cancer

Scientists have identified a lipid-degrading enzyme as a prognostic biomarker for luminal breast cancer.

31 May 2023

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

CSEM’s Tools for Life Sciences team is partnering with MOMM Diagnostics to develop a cutting-edge point-of-care solution for preeclampsia diagnostics. This ground-breaking multiplexed sensing device simultaneously detects two crucial biomarkers associated with this prevalent disease.

From CSEM 31 May 2023

Dutch scientists unveil the integral role of CD5L protein in IgM structure and function

Researchers in the Netherlands assessed the structure of human circulatory IgM and its relationship with the small CD5L protein.

31 May 2023

North American arrival of A(H5N1) influenza raises concerns of potential pandemic outbreak

Rapid global expansion of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses in 2021, including reassortment with North American strains, highlights the need for proactive measures to combat their spread and mitigate the risk of a potential pandemic originating from these reassortants.

31 May 2023

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Study explores the effects of a green-MED diet enriched in polyphenols and reduced in red/processed meat on the methylome and transcriptome levels. It aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying the observed metabolic improvements.

30 May 2023

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Melatonin, a hormone derived from the pineal gland, has diverse effects on cellular processes. This review explores its potential role as an epigenetic regulator, particularly in modulating DNA methylation, and suggests its use in combination therapy as a novel anticancer strategy.

30 May 2023

Experimental decoy provides long-term protection from SARS-Cov-2 infection

An experimental "decoy" provided long-term protection from infection by the pandemic virus in mice, a new study finds.

30 May 2023

Mutated gene protects the kidney from hypertension-induced damage

A mutation that causes severe hypertension also protects the kidneys from being damaged, reports a team led by Enno Klußmann of the Max Delbrück Center and the DZHK in "Kidney International".

30 May 2023

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

A ground-breaking study by Loughborough University and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.

30 May 2023

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

A scientific team from the University of Barcelona and the CIBERobn has designed a strategy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice through ex vivo gene therapy which consists of implanting cells that have been manipulated and transformed in order to treat a disease.

30 May 2023

Novel technology enhances potency and breadth of vaccine-induced responses through antigen presentation

Novel EABR technology enhances potency and breadth of vaccine-induced responses through antigen presentation.

30 May 2023

Link confirmed: Infant RSV infections increase likelihood of childhood asthma

Research investigates the association between early-life respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and the development of childhood asthma. It aims to assess the impact of RSV infection during infancy on the onset of wheezing illnesses and asthma in children.

30 May 2023

Two key physiological systems found to be involved in high-salt-induced hypertension and dementia

Dementia is defined as the loss of cognitive functioning-;including thinking, remembering, and reasoning-;and is very prevalent in Japan.

29 May 2023

Researchers develop microrobotic system capable of rapid, targeted elimination of fungal pathogens

Infections caused by fungi, such as Candida albicans, pose a significant global health risk due to their resistance to existing treatments, so much so that the World Health Organization has highlighted this as a priority issue.

26 May 2023

Sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin combination exerts better effects in patients with diabetes and STEMI

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at observing the clinical effects of sacubitril/valsartan combined with dapagliflozin on cardiac function and ventricular remodeling in patients with type 2 diabetes and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

26 May 2023

Fission yeast study sheds new light on gross chromosomal rearrangement

When creating a computer program, errors in the code can introduce bugs to the software. Similarly, errors in our body's genetic code, DNA, which is stored in structures known as chromosomes, can bring about mutations in the body.

26 May 2023

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Severe COVID-19 raises alarm for undiagnosed cancer

Study sheds light on metabolic enzymes and processes essential for DNA damage repair

What was SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence in Italian blood donors?

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Lipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of long-term survival in patients with breast cancer

CSEM collaborates with innovative Swiss start-up MOMM diagnostics to introduce revolutionary preeclampsia test

Dutch scientists unveil the integral role of CD5L protein in IgM structure and function

North American arrival of A(H5N1) influenza raises concerns of potential pandemic outbreak

Green Mediterranean diet reshapes DNA methylation, boosts metabolism

Unlocking the potential of melatonin: A promising epigenetic weapon against cancer

Experimental decoy provides long-term protection from SARS-Cov-2 infection

Mutated gene protects the kidney from hypertension-induced damage

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

Using ex vivo gene therapy to fight obesity and diabetes in mice

Novel technology enhances potency and breadth of vaccine-induced responses through antigen presentation

Link confirmed: Infant RSV infections increase likelihood of childhood asthma

Two key physiological systems found to be involved in high-salt-induced hypertension and dementia

Researchers develop microrobotic system capable of rapid, targeted elimination of fungal pathogens

Sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin combination exerts better effects in patients with diabetes and STEMI

Fission yeast study sheds new light on gross chromosomal rearrangement

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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