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Early data from a clinical study suggest that blocking the Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) protein with the cancer drug acalabrutinib provided clinical benefit to a small group of patients with severe COVID-19. Source: Study identifies potential approach to treat patients with severe COVID-19
Continue Reading →In a new paper, researchers discuss challenges and implications related to false-negative diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Source: New report examines challenges and implications of false-negative COVID-19 tests
Continue Reading →Cystic fibrosis is the most frequent severe inherited disorder worldwide. Researchers have now discovered a novel disease that might lead to a better understanding of cystic fibrosis and new treatment options in the future. Source: A newly discovered disease may lead to better treatment of cystic fibrosis
Continue Reading →A new type of wearable brain scanner is revealing new possibilities for understanding and diagnosing mental illness after the technology has been expanded to scan the whole brain with millimeter accuracy. Source: Wearable brain scanner technology expanded for whole head imaging
Continue Reading →Researchers have found the first indication that carbon quantum dots, a class of nanoparticles, can be utilized to combat neurological disorders. Source: Researchers help bring biofriendly materials to drug design for neuro disorders
Continue Reading →Scientists have taken another step forward on their quest to develop a viable drug based on teixobactin — a new class of potent natural antibiotic capable of killing superbugs. New research provides fundamental new insights into how teixobactins kill bacteria, including the discovery of a new killing mechanism that could help inform the design of […]
Continue Reading →Protecting nerve cells from losing their characteristic extensions, the dendrites, can reduce brain damage after a stroke. Neurobiologists have demonstrated this by means of research on a mouse model. Source: Protecting the neuronal architecture
Continue Reading →An indoor residual spray made by combining a type of volcanic glass with water showed effective control of mosquitoes that carry malaria, according to a new study. The findings could be useful in reducing disease-carrying mosquito populations – and the risk of malaria – in Africa. Source: Volcanic glass spray shows promise in controlling mosquitoes
Continue Reading →A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. Source: Evolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
Continue Reading →Mandates like those found in the federal government’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act may be helping to slow the pandemic. Source: Paid sick leave mandates hold promise in containing COVID-19
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