The global cervical cancer vaccine roll-out has shown significant effectiveness in reducing HPV-related diseases. However, there are huge variations in coverage between countries, with high-income nations leading the way and many low- and middle-income countries lagging behind. Globally, only 44% of girls have received at least one dos...
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating intestinal inflammatory disease affecting premature infants. Mothers provide the most protective therapy against NEC with their milk, but science takes time to reach clinical practice, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and resources.
Researchers have demonstrated a novel approach to actively manipulate light using ferroionic 2D materials. These devices exhibit exceptional modulation efficiency and low optical losses, enabling applications in telecommunications, neuromorphic computing, and beyond.
Researchers developed a dose-sparing intradermal mpox vaccination regimen that was safe and generated an antibody response equivalent to the standard regimen at six weeks. The results suggest this regimen could be used during future outbreaks to extend limited vaccine supply, but more study is needed to confirm its efficacy.
Researchers from USTC have successfully revealed the three-dimensional structure and working mechanism of the human bilirubin transporter ABCC2. The study proposes a unique regulatory domain that controls substrate recognition and transport, providing new insights into bilirubin metabolism and potential targeted treatment of related ge...
The global measles case total for 2023 is almost double that of the previous year, with a significant increase in cases reported in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Experts attribute this to increased transmission due to gaps in immunization coverage and lack of uniformity in vaccination rates.
Researchers have identified a novel pathway of interaction between the intestinal microbial ecosystem and the tumor immune microenvironment. They discovered that certain bacteria, such as C. scindens, produce secondary bile acids that suppress the effector function of CD8+ T cells, promoting colorectal cancer growth.
Researchers at USTC construct a synthetic system using self-replicating nanostructures, overcoming existing challenges in programmable assembly. The system demonstrates remarkable accuracy in recognizing and transmitting template information during replication, facilitating the creation of large-scale ordered nanomaterials.
Researchers developed a reversible topological control in 2D organometallic lattices by inducing a magnetic phase transition that changes the electronic band structure, enabling dissipationless electron transport and promising applications in spintronics and quantum computations.
A study found a significant increase in negative tweets about vaccines after COVID-19 jabs became available, coinciding with government and healthcare announcements. The researchers argue that a new approach is needed to address negative messaging, avoiding terms like 'anti-vaxxers'.