Category: Medical Research
Scientists Develop a Vaccine against Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
If this vaccine comes to market it will be a great alternative to antibiotics, which are becoming less effective as antibiotic resistance increases. Urinary tract infections are caused by …Scientists Discover an Approach Where Cholesterol Is Used in Myelin Regeneration
Cholesterol, although viewed in a negative light at some point, has proven of extreme importance in our electrochemical stimulation process. The aftereffect of myelin sheath regeneration are numerous, but …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Are We Getting Closer to Making a Vaccine against It?
Key Takeaways: Researchers focus on soluble β-amyloid (β1-14) with a unique hairpin structure, aiming to prevent plaque formation rather than clearing existing ones. The TAP01 antibody binds to β1-14’s …
Northwestern University Researchers Restore Mobility in Paralyzed Mice with Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries are one of the principal causes of paralysis of the limbs. This is so because the central nervous system (CNS), which comprises the brain and the …
Toxoplasma Gondii Combined with Immunotherapy Improves Response in Some Cancers
Some tumors do not respond to the immune system and cytotoxic cells that are naturally involved in the body’s defense. In a recent study, these unresponsive “cold” tumors were …Researchers Develop an Electrical Stimulating System for Cognitive Enhancement
A team of three scientists from the University of Minnesota and Massachusetts General Hospital, found a method to improve brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility through electrical …Paxlovid (Ritonavir an HIV Drug), Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill, Prevents 9 Out of 10 Hospital Admissions
Paxlovid, the trade name of a new drug by Pfizer that is based on ritonavir, an already available AIDS drug, could be a game-changer in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. …