Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart’s pacemaker cells?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within ...
Month: April 2022
Immune system ‘sentinel’ cells key to maintaining and regulating response to immunotherapy
The presence of dendritic cells, so-called ‘sentinel’ immune cells, is vital to maintain and regulate the balance of the body’s immune ...
3D facial analysis shows biologic basis for gender-affirming surgery
Gender-affirming facial surgery (GFS) is pursued by transgender individuals who desire facial features that better reflect their gender identity. Until ...
Tulane University study shows COVID-19’s lingering impacts on the brain
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully understand how the disease targets ...
Wildfire smoke exposure in early pregnancy affects infant monkey behavior
Infant monkeys conceived while their mothers were naturally exposed to wildfire smoke show behavioral changes compared to animals conceived days ...
Higher blood fats more harmful than first thought
University of Leeds news Credit: Lee Roberts University of Leeds news Embargo: Friday 1 April, 10am London time Increased levels of ...
T. rex’s short arms may have lowered risk of bites during feeding frenzies
Over the two decades paleontologist Kevin Padian taught a freshman seminar called The Age of Dinosaurs, one question asked frequently ...
