Biomedical news
Generation COVID: How does the pandemic affect children's brains?
Child development researchers are asking whether the pandemic is shaping brains and behavior.
Sources of DNA mutations in melanoma skin cancer
A new study shows that the mutations that give rise to melanoma are due to chemical changes in DNA, not just DNA copying errors as previously believed, but also driven by sunlight.
Antibiotic resistance is the leading cause of death globally
Bacterial infections that do not respond to treatment are a leading cause of death worldwide.
Things to know about the 3rd dose of COVID vaccine
The COVID-19 epidemic is developing very complicatedly, especially with the emergence of new strains such as Delta, Omicron... To prevent epidemics, the best way today is to get vaccinated, especially get enough basic shots and currently Vietnam is starting to get the 3rd booster shot, besides not forgetting to well implement "5K" recommendation.
How does surviving cancer at a young age affect your health for the rest of your life?
Researchers are now calling for the long-term health effects to be considered when choosing treatment for cancer patients, as a study shows cancer survivors have a lower number of doctor visits. General or hospital visits related to cardiovascular disease are 5 times higher than being at age 45.
Stem cell models enable drug screening for age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is characterized by pathological protein- and lipid-rich drusen deposition under the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and atrophy of the RPE monolayer in advanced stages of the disease - processes that no drug can counteract. The result is the death of light-sensing cells and reduced vision.
COVID Vaccince
The enhancement of COVID - 19 vaccines will be a hot topic of discussion recently. The idea of boosting the vaccine is part of increasing antibodies against SARS – CoV – 2. However, it is still unknown how antibody levels correlate with the level of protection against infection.
