Nivolumab is a human immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody that binds to the PD-1 receptor on T-cells and blocks its interaction with PD-L1 and PD-L2, releasing the PD-1 pathway-mediated inhib… [+11895 chars]
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, of which there is a large population in New York, worry their community will be further stigmatised because of the virus. Nathan Tylutki, a… [+986 chars]
Summary: Cellular changes associated with Parkinson’s disease could be revealed with the use of quantitative MRI which allows for a deeper examination of microstructures within the striatum. Source:… [+4730 chars]
Asian Scientist Magazine (Jul. 18, 2022) — It might seem counterintuitive to thin out a crowd by adding more people to it; but when it comes to Singapores dengue-carrying mosquito problem, that might… [+1952 chars]
Getting proper sleep can help reduce work stress Stress is a normal emotion that one may experience towards something. It can cause mental and physical reactions in the body. Stress at work is one o… [+3355 chars]
Introduction: The golden ratio, which equals 1.61803, and is usually defined by the Greek letter (phi), has attracted broad attention for a long time. It has been found in many phenomena in the unive… [+12795 chars]
The lack of antiviral treatments for respiratory infections became evident with the emergence and worldwide spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Study: Nanolig… [+7114 chars]
Fusobacterium, a gram-negative non-spore-forming anaerobe, is a common inhabitant of the oral cavity; however, it is not typically found in other organ systems. The occurrence of a hepatic abscess as… [+8456 chars]
Summary: Using datasets of fetal ultrasounds, a new AI algorithm is able to detect cystic hygroma, a rare embryonic developmental disorder, within the first trimester of pregnancy. Source: Universit… [+5532 chars]
Approximately 4.5 million South Africans have type 2 diabetes - a condition characterised by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can be treated with drugs and managed through healthy eating and exe… [+6810 chars]
A digital acute musculoskeletal program may help improve pain and function in the short term among people with acute and subacute needs, according to a recent study published in JMIR Rehabilitation a… [+4867 chars]
The BA.5 Omicron subvariant of COVID is more contagious and more resistant to vaccines than previous variants, according to a UK study published two weeks ago, causing concern among virus experts. M… [+2467 chars]