Monthly Archives: September 2022

Abstract: “Neanderthal brains were similar in size to those of modern humans. We sought to investigate potential differences in neurogenesis during neocortex development. Modern human transketolase-like 1 (TKTL1) differs from Neanderthal TKTL1 by a lysine-to-arginine amino acid substitution. Using overexpression … Continue reading

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Abstract During the past decade, research has revealed that the vast community of micro-organisms that inhabit the gut — known as the gut microbiota — is intricately linked to human health and disease, partly as a result of its influence … Continue reading

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Abstract: Objectives: In this systematic review, we aimed to evaluate the clinical features, therapeutic options, and outcomes of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and to investigate whether MIS-C is a new variant of Kawasaki disease. Materials and … Continue reading

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The Curious Hole in My Head Born without my left temporal lobe, a brain region thought to be critical for language, I’ve been a research subject for much of my life. NYTimes article by Helen Santoro, September 4, 2022.

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Abstract: “SARS-CoV-2 infects cells via its spike protein binding to its surface receptor on target cells and results in acute symptoms involving especially the lungs known as COVID-19. However, increasing evidence indicates that many patients develop a chronic condition characterized … Continue reading

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https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/biomedicines/biomedicines-10-00188/article_deploy/biomedicines-10-00188.pdf and Monitoring Serum Spike Protein with Disposable Photonic Biosensors Following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination – PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8434114/ “… According to the calibration curve in Figure 3, this corresponds to a maximum concentration of 14.6 μg/mL. Recently published work by Ogata et al. used … Continue reading

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