Portable sensor technology aims to quickly detect foodborne contaminants outside the lab UMass Amherst food scientists and UK engineers at Newcastle awarded among first international USDA partnership grants https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/954896
ack in December of last year, I wrote about research at the University of Toronto that is using synthesized peptides to prevent COVID-19. The designer peptides created in this research were able to block the COVID-19 spike protein from penetrating human cell membranes. The researchers have used this information to launch a new pharmaceutical company that plans to produce a nose-spray COVID-19 preventive.
www.21stcentech.com/neutralizing-covid-19-d-peptides/
New research suggests way to turn SARS-CoV-2 against itself
https://phys.org/news/2022-02-sars-cov-.html
Pfizer, BioNTech to develop shingles shot, after COVID-19 vaccine success
Fitness sensor warns when you're at your limits
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/939110
Cancer Cells’ “Self Eating” May Be New Drug Target
Exposure to formaldehyde at work linked to cognitive problems later
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/938496
Daily handful of hazelnuts increases elderly gentlemen's testosterone levels
Certain patients with atrial fibrillation may be able to toss their blood thinners away, thanks to two devices designed to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke. https://www.technology.org/2021/12/08/say-bye-bye-to-blood-thinners/
la jolla institiute reserchers have found a possible way to improve the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines—and any vaccine.- New vaccine ingredient shows promise https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/936797
In a new study, researchers administered a single injection to tissues surrounding the spinal cords of paralyzed mice. Just four weeks later, the animals regained the ability to walk.
'Dancing molecules' successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries in mice
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-molecules-successfully-severe-spinal-cord.html
Delivering Carbon Monoxide to the Eye To Protect Vision in Diabetes
Generic, cancer-killing Israeli drug approved for marketing by FDA The drug, and the company that makes it, is located in Jerusalem and was developed by Prof. Yechezkel Barenholz. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/generic-cancer-killing-israeli-drug-approved-for-marketing-by-fda-682430
An iron-oxide nanoparticle that is FDA-approved to treat anemia acts as an enzyme to activate hydrogen peroxide to suppress the growth of tooth-decay-causing biofilms, according to a study by the University of Pennsylvania and Indiana University.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932674
Bordeaux: IHU Liryc, a medical breakthrough for atrial fibrillation . The latest research from IHU Liryc concerns electroporation. A therapy for the benefit of patients who suffer from cardiac fibrillation.
https://bordeaux.business/en/bordeaux-ihu-liryc-advancee-medicale-fibrillation-auricular/
Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration They are suspected to cause inflammation or to have a toxic effect,
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932009
Eat nuts or peanuts and live longer
data on over one hundred thousand people - 76,464 women and 42,498 men
from the 1980s up to 2010
Nuts and peanuts reduced not only the chance of dying from cardiovascular problems, but also the chance of dying from cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases, lung and kidney diseases and 'non-classified' diseases.
https://www.ergo-log.net/eat-nuts-or-peanuts-and-live-longer.html
First Patients Get Gut-Focused Autism ‘Drug’
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/44859075/first-patients-get-gutfocused-autism-drug
Some elderly patients with COVID-19 get very sick but others don
What's in your nose could play a role in the severity of COVID-19
Study of 3947 patients shows those who are physically active & eat more fruit, vegetables & fish are relatively protected
www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3258
Experimental brain implant zaps away depression in real-time https://newatlas.com/science/brain-implant-electrical-stimulation-depression