SCIENTISTS DISCOVER KEY ELEMENT OF STRONG ANTIBODY RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Scientists have discovered a common molecular feature found in many of the human antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus...
HOW OUR BRAINS REMAIN ACTIVE DURING FAMILIAR, REPETITIVE TASKS
New research, based on earlier results in mice, suggests that our brains are never at rest, even when we are not learning anything...
CYSTIC FIBROSIS: WHY SO MANY RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS?
Cystic fibrosis causes severe respiratory and digestive disorders. Despite considerable therapeutic advances, this disease still reduces...
SPECIAL FILTERS IN GLASSES CAN HELP THE COLOR BLIND SEE COLORS BETTER, STUDY FINDS
A new study found that special patented glasses engineered with technically advanced spectral notch filters enhance color vision for...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCREASED IN THE GREAT RECESSION
Researchers found that physical abuse in adults increased substantially, with Black and Native American people being disproportionately...
MOTHERS' PAID WORK SUFFERS DURING PANDEMIC, STUDY FINDS
New research finds early evidence that the pandemic has exacerbated - not improved - the gender gap in work hours, which could have...
ARTIFICIAL ENERGY SOURCE FOR MUSCLE
Muscle physiologist sought an alternative energy source to replace the body's usual one, adenosine triphosphate. Such a source could...
GREEN IS MORE THAN SKIN-DEEP FOR HUNDREDS OF FROG SPECIES
The through-and-through greenness of hundreds of frog species that can be found deep in their lymphatic fluid, soft tissues and even...
THE NEW TATTOO: DRAWING ELECTRONICS ON SKIN
One day, people could monitor their own health conditions by simply picking up a pencil and drawing a bioelectronic device on their...
GENETIC VARIATION SHAPES INDIVIDUAL PERCEPTION OF FATTY FOODS
Most people would agree that the pleasure of some foods stems in part from its fat content. New research has now found that liking...
AUTOCLAVING, ALCOHOL NOT THE BEST OPTIONS FOR DISINFECTING, REUSING FACE MASKS
Two widely available sterilization methods to clean disposable surgical masks and N95 respirators may not be the best options for hospitals...
NANO-RADIOMICS UNVEILS TREATMENT EFFECT ON TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
Researchers have developed a novel noninvasive approach called nano-radiomics that analyzes imaging data to assess changes in the tumor...
LISTERIA PROTEIN PROVIDES A CRISPR 'KILL SWITCH'
A single protein derived from a common strain of bacteria found in the soil will offer scientists a more precise way to edit RNA.
WHY ARE MEMORIES ATTACHED TO EMOTIONS SO STRONG?
Multiple neurons in the brain must fire in synchrony to create persistent memories tied to intense emotions, new research has found.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF ESKETAMINE FOR DEPRESSION
A study has determined that esketamine, a nasal spray to treat severe depression, is currently too expensive for widespread use.
PICKLED CAPERS ACTIVATE PROTEINS IMPORTANT FOR HUMAN BRAIN AND HEART HEALTH
A compound commonly found in pickled capers has been shown to activate proteins required for normal human brain and heart activity,...
WHOLE BODY SCANS FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS SAVES TIME SPENT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS
A new study by a medical imaging student may have found the solution to easing hospital ramping and crowded emergency departments.
SIGNIFICANTLY LESS ADDICTIVE OPIOID MAY SLOW PROGRESSION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS WHILE EASING PAIN
A new study reveals that kappa opioids, a significantly less addictive opioid, may preserve cartilage in joints and ease pain.
STUDY SHOWS HUMANS ARE OPTIMISTS FOR MOST OF LIFE
Researchers have completed the largest study of its kind to determine how optimistic people are in life and when as well as how major...
DRUG THAT CALMS 'CYTOKINE STORM' ASSOCIATED WITH 45 PERCENT LOWER RISK OF DYING AMONG COVID-19 PATIENTS ON VENTILATORS
Patients who received single intravenous dose of tocilizumab were also more likely to leave the hospital or be off ventilator within...
Understanding Gut Microbiota For Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
The gut microbiota shifts in people with diabetes who are not under diabetic medication. It helps to understand the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and therefore improves... Read more ...
COVID-19: Antibodies Against the Virus Could be Used to Produce Vaccine
A study of nearly 300 recently identified human SARS-CoV-2 antibodies has helped identify a commonly used gene in antibodies. The gene effectively targets the receptor-binding... Read more ...
Middle-aged people will be more ill and for LONGER than baby boomers, major...
Researchers at University College London found today's 40-and 50-somethings were much more likely to be overweight, diabetic or have heart disease. Read more ...
UK could face 120,000 hospital deaths this winter from second Covid-19 wave
Scientists from the Academy of Medical Sciences modelled what would happen if the R - the average number of people each Covid-19 patient infects - climbs to 1.7. Read more ...
500 Deaths in 24 Hours Recorded In India
India recorded its highest single-day spike of 28,701 coronavirus cases and 500 deaths in the last 24 hours. Read more ...
Proven home remedies: 10 Natural antibiotics you can find in your kitchen...
Many people use over-the-counter antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, but these medications often cause adverse effects. Fortunately, Nature provides powerful remedies... Read more ...
Special Filters in Glasses Could Help the Colorblind See Colors Better
Special patented glasses with advanced filters can enhance color vision in colorblind people, reports a new study. Read more ...
COVID-19 May Spike Blood Sugar, Raising Death Risk
Bodies stressed by severe COVID-19 could produce abnormally high blood sugar levels, even in people without diagnosed diabetes. Read more ...
Young White mother killed by Black Lives Matter mob for allegedly saying
A 24-year-old mother was killed by a Black Lives Matter mob in Indianapolis last week, allegedly for saying “All Lives Matter.” (Article by Cassandra Fairbanks republished from... Read more ...
Churches report Chicago officials are threatening to bulldoze their...
The lawyer for two Chicago churches has reported that city officials informed his clients that they would consider bulldozing their facilities if they do not comply with... Read more ...