COVID-19 infections, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, have been associated with a subsequent development of autoimmune diseases. “Molecular mimicry,” characterized by a structural similarity between pathogen and host molecules, is a suggested mechanism. However, investigating the underlying mechanism has been challenging due to the lack of a comprehensive pipeline. Now, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers provide a highly effective and visually interactive solution to this problem.

Stimulation of subthalamic nucleus interrupts a cycle of runaway beta-frequency rhythms and restores ability of interneurons to regulate rhythms in the brain’s striatum, improving movement, study suggests

With the help of citizen science and dive operators, 1,085 individual manta rays were identified in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, by their unique belly patterns from 2013 to 2018 (5 years) Some manta rays moved around the park and others as far as the Nusa Penida MPA (>450 km to the west), but movement modeling indicated that overall manta rays showed individual preferences for specific sites Adult manta rays were observed cleaning, coupling, and feeding at sites, whereas at one site where foraging activity was higher, immature individuals were more commonly sighted Fisheries-related injuries were observed on 5% of manta ray and tourism use of manta aggregation sites increased by 34% during the study

Researchers who want to learn more about therapeutic footwear for people with diabetes are being invited to take part in a free two-day workshop at Staffordshire University. Staffordshire University is partnering with PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen, University of applied sciences in Germany, to host the British Council funded workshop at Staffordshire University’s Stoke-on-Trent campus. Taking place on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 June 2022, the workshop is open to researchers and academics at recognised research institutions in the UK or Germany with an interest in therapeutic footwear. Where applications are successful, travel and accommodation costs will be covered

A research team led by the University of Adelaide, in partnership with medical technology company Fertilis, has delivered a ground-breaking new micro-device to streamline the only fertility treatment procedure available for men with low sperm counts.

Nano-sized robots manoeuvred using a magnetic field can be used to kill bacteria hidden deep inside dentinal tubules