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Glycomimetic peptides as powerful anti-inflammatory treatments
Glycan (sugar)-binding lectin-type receptors on immune cells have the potential to serve as therapeutic targets. However, many of these receptors are not targeted because of a lack of suitable binding agents. Professor J Kenneth Hoober and Dr Laura L Eggink, co-founders of Susavion Biosciences, Inc, and Wild Boar Biosciences, LLC, have created peptide mimetics of glycans that show greater flexibility […]
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Meditation Without Expectations™: A novel meditation program
Levels of stress and worry have increased globally in recent years. This emotional strain paired with workplace pressures can negatively affect employee wellbeing and be detrimental to an organization’s performance. Developed by Dr. Annie Weisbrod, Meditation Without Expectations™ (MWE) is an eight-week live-streaming meditation program that has been scientifically proven to positively impact employee wellbeing. By offering access to the […]
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Nivolumab against lung cancer: How is the gut–lung axis involved?
The study of the gut microbiome, which is the total of all the microbes living in the intestines, has been shown to not only play an important role in the health of the bowel itself, but also in the health of distant organs such as the lungs. Lung cancer is one of the diseases that is often difficult to treat […]
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SARS-CoV-2 in water: A surveillance tool for infected populations
The presence of land-derived bacteria in the marine environment is an indicator of wastewater contamination and of human health at a population level. However, the survival of human viral pathogens in the marine environment and their use as indicators is poorly understood. Dr Helena Galvão of the University of Algarve, Portugal, investigated the survival of SARS-CoV-2 in environmental waters and […]
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Do joint manipulation sounds make a difference in physical therapy outcomes?
Joint manipulation, a manual technique used to decrease pain and improve joint mobility in physical therapy, is often accompanied by audible pops called joint manipulation sounds. Practitioners and patients tend to believe that feeling or hearing these pops means that their treatment was successful and that their symptoms will improve. Dr Rob Sillevis at Florida Gulf Coast University has evaluated […]
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Casting off the shackles of greed, corruption, and deceit: Recipe for a new world order
Global equality and sustainability cannot be achieved until the dominant paradigm of greed, corruption, and deceit, which permeate all levels of governance and commerce, is overhauled. Dr Roy I Bhikharie is exploring if and how the UN system is responsible for supporting the economic growth of the elite at the expense of the broader population. Based on this work, a […]
Unlocking potential: PEO coatings redefine durability in critical industries
Industries require lightweight, durable components with specific surface properties, yet current methods like plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) are limited by high costs and scalability issues. Existing surface modification processes hinder large-scale manufacturing due to cost and scalability limitations. Is there a solution for industrial surface modification that overcomes these challenges? Recent advancements in PEO technology, led by Dr Anna Buling, […]
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The ‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK) platform: How past experiential health emergency knowledge can inform future responses
The knowledge gained during the COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies could prove invaluable for devising responses to and planning for future health crises. Dr Landry Ndriko Mayigane and Dr Stella Chungong from the Health Security Preparedness Department of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergency Programme recently devised the ‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK) platform, an open-source platform, to facilitate effective […]
Rare disease drug development: Time for a new approach?
A limited patient population is a key challenge in rare disease drug development. Professor Shein-Chung Chow of Duke University School of Medicine, USA and his research partners explore innovative approaches to overcome this challenge. These include using external control, selecting appropriate study endpoints, and justifying sample size based on probability statements. They propose the use of a complex innovative two-stage […]
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Irreversible electroporation: A safe and effective therapy for low to intermediary prostate cancer risk profiles
Prostate cancer affects millions of men globally, and is also the third-largest cause of cancer-related deaths among men. Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is one of the more targeted, focal, and minimally aggressive therapies for prostate cancer ablation in comparison to radiotherapy, thermal, or cryo-based ablation methods. Distinguished scientist Professor Olivier Cussenot, surgeon urologist expert for the French National Cancer Institute, is […]