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Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health Sciences have developed a type of bispecific antibody that can activate the body’s T cells to kill cells infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV).  CMV is a common virus found worldwide and in people of all ages. In healthy individuals, it causes no or only mild symptoms. However, in people with suppressed or weakened immune systems, such as people with HIV, organ-transplant recipients, or infants, CMV can cause severe symptoms, which can even become life-threatening.  In babies, for instance, a CMV infection can cause deafness when the…

Rebecca WallersteinerLondonwallersteiner{at}hotmail.comPatrick Vaughan overcame a delayed education and dysfunctional childhood to make a major contribution to international health through his work at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).Much of his career in epidemiology was spent working in low and middle income countries. He served with government health services in Papua New Guinea (PNG); helped start a medical school at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and spent three years researching diarrhoea in Bangladesh. In 1985 he was among those consulted by the organisers of Live Aid on how best to spend the estimated £150m raised by…

Various treatments can reduce redness and other symptoms, improving your skin’s appearance and reducing the frequency of flares.[12]Once your doctor makes a definitive diagnosis, you’ll work together to determine the best treatment plan for your skin. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your doctor may prescribe a medication, monitor your skin for improvement, and then recommend a different medication if the one you’re currently taking doesn’t work.Medication OptionsTopical Gels and Creams Your doctor may first prescribe a topical antibiotic or anti-inflammatory cream or gel.[12] Topical antibiotics are common first-line treatments to reduce pink bumps, whereas a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory can reduce skin irritation that leads…

It’s official: Amazon has announced that it will yet again host a fall savings event just in time for cozy dinners and outdoor adventures. The annual October Prime Day is back and will run for two days during the first full week of the month. As usual, we’ve gathered all of the details you need to know about this year’s event, including the exact shopping dates. And, in typical Amazon fashion, there are some early deals worth taking advantage of.  Amazon Best Overall Early October Amazon Prime Day Deals Brooks Trace 3 Neutral Running Shoe, $75 (was $100)  Asics GT-2000…

Beate Mueller- Tiemann, PhDCTO, Cytiva In recent decades, sensor-less cars that rely on human decision-making have evolved into self-driving taxis that arrive on demand. Beate Mueller-Tiemann, PhD, CTO of the global CDMO Cytiva, points to these autonomous vehicles as an analogy for the digitization of the biomanufacturing industry, which has recently culminated in a new era known as “Bioprocess 5.0.” This latest generation integrates advanced digital technologies, automation, and sustainability principles to streamline the production of biological products, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and enzymes. “Pharma companies like to use the term ‘smart manufacturing,’ in which operations are driven not only…

Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Egg muffins/ Banana & nut butter Tuna salad/ Celery & hummus Mushroom pasta & shrimp Yogurt toast/ Raspberries & cashews Chicken quesadilla/ Pear & Cheddar Chickpea dumplings Egg muffins/ Yogurt Chickpea dumplings/ Plum & almonds Salmon bowl Muesli/ Apple & cottage cheese Pesto pasta/ Popcorn Veggie bowl Egg muffins/ Orange, cheese & almonds Power salad/ Veggies & pesto Cauliflower rice bowls & shrimp Muesli/ Pear & pistachios Power salad/ Yogurt & pineapple Salmon & green beans Egg muffins/ Banana & nut butter Green Goddess Salad/ Popcorn Stuffed peppers…

As the number and diversity of targeted therapy approvals continue to rapidly increase, timely biomarker testing is now essential for making informed oncology treatment decisions. However, legacy testing approaches often fall short of clinical demands, especially for cases when rapid turnaround times (TAT) [ES1] are essential. This is particularly true for liquid biopsy applications and urgent single-gene screening scenarios, where delayed results can directly impact patient outcomes and treatment planning. Additionally, for many laboratories, the need to reduce TAT is driving a shift toward implementing in-house next-generation sequencing (NGS) solutions rather than outsourcing their testing to third-party labs. In this Inside…

Scientists, veterinarians, and zookeepers joined forces to protect elephants from a lethal viral disease. Shown here is Tess, a 40-year-old Asian elephant at the Houston Zoo, who received the first dose of an mRNA vaccine against the virus.  Image credit:Jackelin Reyna, Houston ZooIn 2008, a two-year-old elephant in the Houston Zoo named Mac suddenly took ill. The usually playful and mischievous elephant toddler became sluggish, lost his appetite, and his head started swelling. He died within a few hours, leaving the zoo staff heartbroken. Veterinarians soon uncovered the culprit: elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV).1 The virus causes hemorrhagic disease—particularly in young…

Fallout from comments at the recent Reform UK party conference linking covid vaccines to cancers in the royal family continued last week with the prime minister wading into the controversy.Speaking during prime minister’s questions on 10 September,1 Keir Starmer said, “I’m proud that Labour are protecting half a million children by rolling out the chickenpox vaccines.2“In stark contrast, the man who wrote Reform’s health policy has made shocking and baseless claims that vaccines are linked to cancer . . . These dangerous conspiracies cost lives, and it shows that Reform can’t be trusted with our NHS.”Starmer was referring to a…

The Mediterranean diet is less of a “diet” and more of a sustainable eating pattern focused on whole foods.But if you’re primarily eating prepared meals and snacks or from restaurants, it can dampen the benefits. Cutting back on these foods and eating more legumes, fruits, vegetables and fatty fish can improve health. The Mediterranean Diet isn’t new—it’s thought to have ancient roots, with traditions of eating plant-based foods, olive oil and seafood dating back to Mesopotamia. “The Mediterranean diet is one of the most well-researched and evidence-based eating patterns, and it doesn’t require strict rules, calorie counting or macro tracking,” says…