Newswise – Journalists are invited to participate in a live discussion of cutting-edge research announcements in the life sciences during a virtual press conference for the Experimental Biology (EB) 2022 meeting. The press conference will be held online from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EST on Friday, April 1, 2022 (RSVP by Thursday, March 31).

EB 2022, taking place April 2-5 in Philadelphia, is the annual meeting of five scientific societies bringing together thousands of scientists and 25 invited societies in an interdisciplinary community. With a mission to share the latest research findings shaping clinical advancements, EB provides an unprecedented opportunity to tap into cutting-edge science from across the United States and around the world.

The press conference will include presentations and a moderated Q&A with the authors of five new studies:

Researchers are harnessing probiotics to offer a treatment for Parkinson’s disease (4/1, 11 a.m. EDT)

Animal studies show that live biotherapeutics produced by gut-healthy probiotic bacteria are safe and reduce treatment complications

Menstrual symptoms associated with COVID-19 vaccine reported in non-menstruating people (4/1, 11 a.m. EDT)

Study draws attention to potential physical and mental side effects of vaccination in people with diverse gender identities

Plant compound shows promise for alleviating food allergies (4/1, 11 a.m. EDT)

Study reveals new drug targets for treating other allergic disorders

Omega-3s may boost the cancer-fighting power of immunotherapy (4/1, 11 a.m. EDT)

Immunotherapy and anti-inflammatory therapy were more effective when mice consumed omega-3s

Yo-yo dieting and food insecurity may increase heart disease risk (4/1, 11 a.m. EDT)

Dramatic Variations in Food Intake Have Long-Term Effects on Cardiovascular Health and Metabolism, Study in Rats Suggests

Register to attend the virtual press conference

Please register by Thursday, March 31 to attend the virtual press conference. While you’re there, sign up for additional embargoed press materials or attend the meeting in Philadelphia with a free press pass!

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The EB host societies are the American Association for Anatomy, American Physiological Society, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, American Society for Investigative Pathology, and American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics.

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