Study identifies pivotal role of FIBCD1 gene in neurodevelopmental disorders
A multidisciplinary study led by Vanja Nagy (LBI-RUD/CeMM/Medical University of Vienna) and Josef Penninger (UBC/IMBA) characterized a novel gene, known…
Pediatric adjuvant formulation offers protection against RSV in newborns
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading global cause of death in children under age 5 and lacks an effective…
Researchers characterize a novel gene likely to cause neurological disorders in humans
A multidisciplinary study led by Vanja Nagy (LBI-RUD/CeMM/MedUni Vienna) and Josef Penninger (UBC/IMBA) characterized a novel gene, known as FIBCD1,…
The first viral metagenomic analysis of the soprano pipistrelle bat of Sweden
In a recent study published in Viruses, researchers characterized the virome of Pipistrellus pygmaeus bats of Sweden.
Nonfungible tokens may help overcome the ethical challenges for secondary use of biospecimens
JMIR Publications recently published "Nonfungible Tokens as a Blockchain Solution to Ethical Challenges for the Secondary Use of Biospecimens: Viewpoint"…
Modifi Bio comes up with a new technology to combat cancer cells with DNA modification
Modifi Biosciences announced today that the journal Science has published a critical study validating the company's novel oncology platform based…
Antibiotic exposure in early childhood linked to later development of asthma and allergies
Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study…
Repurposing an antipsychotic drug to treat various types of cancer
To treat some of the psychosis issues associated with Parkinson's disease, physicians often prescribe pimavanserin, an antipsychotic drug that acts…
New COVID vaccine patch could better fight variants than a traditional needle, finds study
A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine according…
Gut bacterial ‘super-producer’ of histamine can cause pain flare-ups in some IBS patients
Researchers from McMaster University and Queen's University have discovered a gut bacterial 'super-producer' of histamine that can cause pain flare-ups…