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Rejuvenating aged egg cells to improve IVF outcomes
Researchers demonstrated the rejuvenation of oocytes from an older preclinical model by using a young follicular environment to partially restore its reproductive function. [ + ]
Climate report warns of perilous times ahead
Scientists have warned that the Earth is stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis, with environmental conditions that have never been encountered in human history. [ + ]
Too much soft drink, juice and coffee can increase stroke risk
Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks, fruit juice and coffee is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to the latest findings from the INTERSTROKE research project. [ + ]
La Trobe launches AI medical research centre
The Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation will leverage AI technologies, data and skills innovation to drive growth of an AI-enabled medical ecosystem in Victoria. [ + ]
mpox vaccine candidate reduces disease severity in primates
A vaccine candidate from Moderna more effectively limits symptoms and disease duration in primates that were infected with a lethal strain of the mpox virus when compared to a currently licensed MVA vaccine. [ + ]
AI-based liquid biopsy could detect ovarian cancer earlier
A blood test that uses a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer. [ + ]
Shared cellular mechanisms found across three major dementias
Researchers have identified degeneration-associated 'molecular markers' that are shared by several forms of dementia, as well as markers specific to different forms of dementia. [ + ]
The need for quality assurance in histopathology laboratories
In histopathology laboratories, where tests are considered the gold standard for diagnosing various diseases, errors can significantly impact patient outcomes. [ + ]
Avoid adverse regulatory action with comprehensive quality
Attention to detail is par for the course within most modern industries and fields, including scientific research. [ + ]
FDA approves schizophrenia drug with new mechanism of action
The antipsychotic drug targets cholinergic receptors as opposed to dopamine receptors, making it the first in an entirely new class of drug for patients with schizophrenia in more than 70 years. [ + ]
Understanding the microbiome of the foods we eat
Researchers have developed a 'food microbiome' database by sequencing the metagenomes of over 2500 different foods. [ + ]
Compressed air in the pharmaceutical industry: part 2
Kaeser Compressors describes the key points to observe in the process of renovating an existing or planning a new compressed air system, and provides some tips on optimisation. [ + ]
Genetic tracing supports COVID's animal origins
Researchers have come up with a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the Wuhan wet market that were the most likely intermediate hosts for SARS-CoV-2 before its jump to humans. [ + ]
Pioneer bacteria analysed in newborns' microbiomes
In the largest known study of UK baby microbiomes to date, researchers have discovered that newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth. [ + ]
Infrared imaging method measures biomolecules in living cells
Researchers used infrared light to capture clear images of biomolecules inside cells — something that was previously not possible due to the tendency of the water in cells to absorb infrared radiation. [ + ]
