Therapeutic strategies that specifically target this process might prove useful in alleviating severity of disease. (Boston)—Dysregulation of macrophages during SARS-CoV-2 infection and the over-exuberant production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by these macrophages has been hypothesized to contribute to severity of COVID-19 disease. However, the mechanisms that contribute to the hyper-inflammatory response of macrophages has remained […]
(Boston)—Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in smallpox patients, although clinically less severe. With the eradication of smallpox in 1980 and subsequent cessation of smallpox vaccination, monkeypox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization. Now, researchers […]
Boston University is recruiting people with knee pain to participate in a clinical trial that will test a 12-week group-based mindful exercise or only exercise treatments delivered online via Zoom. Participants will be required to visit Boston University 2 times over 18-22 weeks and fill out surveys. You may be eligible if you – are […]
New theory suggests that decisions are made unconsciously, then about half a second later become conscious (Boston)— Consciousness is your awareness of yourself and the world around you. This awareness is subjective and unique to you. A Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine researcher has developed a new theory of consciousness, explaining why […]
NIH ORWH has released the administrative supplement (NOT-OD-22-208) to support research highlighting health inequities among women in the United States who are understudied, underrepresented and underreported (U3) in biomedical research. Robust studies exploring sex and gender influences and social determinants of health are needed to reduce inequities. The proposed research must address at least one objective from strategic […]
Background: Boston University built a high throughput robotic testing laboratory that processed up to 9000 samples a day for COVID-19 PCR testing. Before vaccines were available, this screening program helped to keep our community safe; after vaccines were available, we used the screening program to alert the university to local outbreaks and track emerging new strains. As the […]
Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements for Validation Studies of Analytical Methods for Dietary Supplement Constituents (Admin Supp – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) 09/07/2022 The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) within the Office of the Director Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) announces the availability of administrative supplements for the conduct […]