Category: pharma & healthcare

Covid-19, Gender And Immune Response: What’s The Relationship?

This is the first installment in a two part series which analyzes biological sex differences in immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection. This article focuses on Covid-19 related viral entry as well as innate and adaptive immune responses Covid-19 and …

A Cooling, Implantable Device For Pain Relief

Scientists at Northwestern University have engineered a new pain-relieving device that could serve as a replacement for opioids or other highly addictive medications.

Progress In The Search For Broadly Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies IV

The ZCB11 antibody demonstrates strong neutralization of all major variants, adding itself to the growing list of broadly neutralizing monoclonal treatments.

Photographer Rankin Captures The Humanity In People With Hemophilia

People with hemophilia can bleed spontaneously and uncontrollably following an operation or injury. But thanks to innovations in treatment, they can lead long and healthy lives. Photographer Rankin tells their inspirational stories through his exhibit,…

Progress In The Search For Broadly Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies III

A new antibody, SP1-77, displays strong neutralization of all SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron BA.4/5.

New-Wave Materials Help Create Mini Functional Kidneys

We may be one step closer to developing artificial kidneys as a replacement for kidney donor transplants.

Biggest Monkeypox Study To Date Contains Hundreds Of Pictures And Details New Symptoms

The study looked at over 500 people with monkeypox, featuring details of symptoms and pictures of lesions to help doctors diagnose the disease.

Tiny Turtles Responsible For Salmonella Outbreak, Says CDC

The outbreak is linked to turtles purchased online and has so far sickened 15 people in 11 states, many of them children.

National Cancer Institute Appoints First Woman Director

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli will become the first woman to direct the institute since it was founded in 1937.

Can Inflammation Lead To Cognitive Issues? Past Research Says ‘Yes’, With Implications For Covid-19

Reports of cognitive issues following a bout of Covid-19 are now quite common. In some cases, these symptoms may persist for months or years as part of Long Covid. Prior research on cancer and aging may provide a valuable starting point on the journey …