Molecular changes in white blood cells can help us diagnose ‘the bends’ earlier in divers
First study to show gene expression changes in divers with 'the bends' show role of genes for inflammation and immunity: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Health
‘We need more research which examines racism and racialization on health and wellbeing of black women’
By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer/Dr Jenny Douglas, The Open University Dr Jenny Douglas, The Open University. Image: Jenny Douglas To mark the launch of the new [...]
No one knew if lymph vessel cells bear cilia. Turns out, they’re indispensable for health
Lymphatic primary cilia involved in growth of lymph vessels and inflammation, suggesting possible medical applications: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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National Cancer Control Month: Research Topics on Prevention and Treatment
National Cancer Control Month provides a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the success surrounding treatment, development of new therapies and technology to improve patient survival. To help raise awareness, we have curated a selection of open access Research Topics and articles published within our journal, Frontiers in Oncology. [...]
‘Fingerprint’ in blood markers may reveal heart attack in chest pain patients
By Conn Hastings, science writer Image: New Africa / Shutterstock When a patient with chest pain arrives at hospital, time is of the essence. Doctors must quickly rule heart [...]
New study on virus survival time on surfaces
Survival of coronavirus particles on surfaces depends on material: Frontiers in Materials [...]
Gut’s immune response in Covid-19 may not provide efficient protection of other organs
Gut-imprinted T cells don't contribute to immunity against SARS-CoV-2: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
New Lyme disease test distinguishes between early and late-stage disease
Novel sensitive test for Lyme disease: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Deforestation, forest conversion and palm oil plantations linked to disease outbreaks
Deforestation, forest conversion and palm oil plantations linked to disease outbreaks, finds new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
Allergy season starts earlier each year due to climate change and pollen transport
Long-distance pollen affects length of allergy seasons in Germany: Frontiers in Allergy [...]
CT scans of Egyptian mummy reveal new details about the death of a pivotal pharaoh
How did Egyptian pharaoh Seqenenre-Taa-II die? Frontiers in Medicine [...]
COVID-19 crisis – a technology providing unconventional supply relief
By Kate E. Mullins / EPFL Credit: Felix Schürmann and coauthors When the full-scale effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to be understood in early 2020, the EPFL [...]
Research highlights ways to protect astronaut cardiovascular health from space radiation
Does space radiation damage the cardiovascular health of astronauts? Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]
Evidence for routine brain tumor imaging is murky, but research can shed light
Position Statement from UK experts: limited evidence for value of routine brain tumor imaging, highlight way forward: Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Researchers make discoveries to better understand SARS-CoV-2 virus
Key structural differences in the virus's spike protein between the viruses that cause SARS and Covid-19: Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences [...]
Study links brain cells to depression
Major depression is associated with a reduced number of cells in the brain that support neuron function: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Rescuers at risk: emergency personnel face trauma and post traumatic stress symptoms
Emergency workers face suicidal thoughts and PTSS: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Ovarian cancer cells adapt to their surroundings to aid tumor growth
How do ovarian cancer cells survive and proliferate in the abdominal cavity? Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Gut microbes may antagonize or assist in anorexia
Gut microbes may significantly contribute to anorexia nervosa: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Rapid adaptation of the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter jejuni
A uniform nutrient-rich medium selects for the loss of motility due to genomic deletions in the pathogenic bacterium C. jejuni: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Recovery from grief is a slow, difficult process for families of victims of terrorist attacks
How do people copy with grief after losing loved ones to terrorism? Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coincide with a heavy mental health burden
COVID-19 is taking a mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted: Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Greater father involvement in infant parenting is beneficial for paternal mental health
What are the benefits of paternal involvement in child care on mental health of fathers? Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus – but not yet
COVID-19 will probably become a seasonal virus: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Unravelling mother to baby transmission of Zika virus
How is zika virus transmitted from mother to baby? Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Bird and reptile tears aren’t so different from human tears
Reptile and bird tears are remarkably similar to human tears: Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
Researchers show mathematically how to best reopen your business after lockdown
How should you reopen your business after Covid19 lockdown? Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics [...]
Penis microbiota predicts if a man’s female partner will develop bacterial vaginosis
Penis microbiota important for development of bacterial vaginosis: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Studying COVID-19’s envelope protein
By Carolyn E. Unck | KAUST Discovery A likeness between genes of the SARS and COVID-19 viruses could inform research into potential treatments Understanding any similarities [...]
Pulse Pressure: A game changer in the fight against dementia
Reducing high pulse pressure could be a promising new prevention for dementia: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Scientists predict the best strategy for lifting COVID-19 lockdown
Model shows that ending lockdown in two steps is optimal, while suddenly releasing everyone is a high-risk strategy: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
France has won the R-number battle, but the COVID war rages on
Lockdown succeeded in reducing transmission, but existing cases and lack of herd immunity means the risk of a second wave is high: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
From immunopathogenesis to therapeutic interventions: A roadmap for treatment of COVID-19
Study outlines key factors underlying COVID-19 progression and proposes a range of drug treatments: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Fatal cases of Covid-19 deepen our understanding of disease progression
Mortality risk factors include old age, underlying health conditions, and bacterial and respiratory co-infections: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Treatment with interferon-α2b speeds up recovery of COVID-19 patients in exploratory study
IFN-α2b was shown to improve virus clearance and decrease levels of inflammatory markers: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
How COVID-19 kills
New study explains the mechanisms, symptoms, and diagnosis of the new coronavirus: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Coronavirus infection in children – it may not start with a cough
Gastrointestinal symptoms, coupled with a fever or history of exposure to COVID-19, could indicate coronavirus infection in children: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic
Test can identify an infected person in 15 minutes at point-of-care sites that lack facilities or time for sophisticated testing: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Early government intervention is key to reducing the spread of COVID-19
Preventive measures in Hunan limited the spread of the novel coronavirus compared to the epidemic in Italy: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Cytokine storms and T cell counts may offer clues on how to treat COVID-19
Inflammatory response can cause T cells to become depleted, leaving patients prone to secondary infection: Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Cardiovascular impairment in COVID-19
Patients can be at risk of cardiovascular impairment and should be given proven treatments to aid survival and recovery: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine [...]
COVID-19 study shows that men have over double the death rate of women
Study of gender differences finds that men have more severe disease and are over twice as likely to die: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
The most promising strategies for defeating coronavirus: a review study
Experts review possible approaches from antivirals to gene therapy against the virus responsible for COVID-19: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria could help identify those at risk of giving birth prematurely: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Frontiers in Pediatrics becomes official partner for the European Academy of Pediatrics
The partnership reinforces the two organizations’ mutual desire to promote research in pediatrics and to facilitate its free and unrestricted dissemination to the widest possible audience. [...]
Chinese case study suggests COVID-19 is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns
Four babies born in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, did not show signs of infection: Frontiers in Pediatrics [...]
The keto diet can lead to flu-like symptoms during the first few weeks
Study of 43 online forums revealed symptoms, severity and time associated with the low-carb, high-fat diet: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick
A person's cultural values may shape their views and actions on "socially appropriate sickness": Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Ethnobotanical medicine is effective against the bacterium causing Lyme disease
A preclinical study in test tubes showed that selected plant-based herbal medicines, especially Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, work better than antibiotics: Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Gorillas are susceptible to human diseases, with respiratory infections causing up to 20% of sudden deaths: Frontiers in Public Health [...]