Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Biomedical Research
1 in 5 Salmonella Typhi bacteria are Vi capsule variants: insights for future studies on the capsule variants of S. Typhi
This study presents a noteworthy discovery: Salmonella Vi capsule variants can arise from a single point mutation
Common Conditions of use Elements – Deceptively simple use conditions.
This blog describes the ideas and work behind the publication: Common conditions of use elements. Atomic concepts for consistent and effective information governance .
Effectiveness of DialBetesPlus, a self-management support system for diabetic kidney disease: Randomized controlled trial
We conducted a large RCT of the DialBetesPlus mHealth intervention. In this trial, we applied the intervention to patients in Japan with diabetic kidney disease. DialBetesPlus seeks to change patient behavior by helping them meet the lifestyle guidelines given to them by their physicians.
Diet switch pre-vaccination improves immune response and metabolic status in formerly obese mice
Metabolic disease is linked to severe complications upon influenza virus infection, making a vaccination a priority. Yet, vaccine responses are less effective in these same hosts. Here we examined how the timing of diet switching affected influenza vaccine efficacy in diet-induced obese mice.
