Coffee Consumption Affects Cannabinoid Metabolism
The research shows how coffee affects a person's metabolism including the metabolism of steroids, and neurotransmitters linked to cannabis
RNA from Nasal Swabs Can Detect Viral Infections
The test, shown to be effective at evaluating nasal swab samples, could significantly improve diagnosis of very sick young patients.
Mitochondrial DNA May Hold Key to Autism Spectrum Disorder
The researchers found the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders correlates with mitochondrial DNA variants, not nuclear variants
Nightingale Health to Analyze Biomarker Profiles of UK Biobank Samples
Company's technology measures metabolic biomarkers predictive of future risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Enzyme Eyed as Biomarker of Colorectal Cancer
Researchers identify a protein involved in cell proliferation and new blood vessel development that could aid in early CRC diagnosis
Gut Microbiome Bacteria Provides Link Between Fiber and Heart Health
Researchers show that mice harboring the butyrate-producing bacteria Roseburia eating a high-fiber diet suffered from less atherosclerosis
10 Liquid Biopsy Companies in the Money
10 privately-held diagnostics developers primarily focused on liquid biopsy tests, ranked by total money raised from venture capital firms.
Seven Companies Honored with Bio-IT World Best of Show Awards
The seven winners leverage a variety of IT technologies including artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and cloud computing
Prophylactic Treatment Could Block SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
A prophylactic lipopeptide treatment, given to ferrets two days before they were co-housed with SARS-CoV-2-infected animals, prevented transmission of the virus to the treated ferrets.
Diabetic Patients at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Mortality
Mechanisms that may increase COVID-19 susceptibility for diabetics include a higher affinity of cellular binding and efficient virus entry; decreased viral clearance in the blood stream; diminished T cell function; increased susceptibility to hyper-inflammation and cytokine storm syndrome; and the presence of cardiovascular disease.
