Scientists identify “immune cop” that detects SARS-CoV-2
Antiviral protein MDA-5 senses viral replication and governs immune response to SARS-CoV-2Credit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute LA JOLLA,...
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
An open-faced helmet connected to an air filtration pump decreases risk of disease transmission from patients to dentists or otolaryngologists.Credit:...
Wearable electronics for continuous cardiac, respiratory monitoring
An inexpensive yet highly sensitive wearable sensor holds promise for detecting early COVID-19 symptoms and monitoring heart diseaseCredit: Yong Xu...
Can sodium-ion batteries replace trusty lithium-ion ones?
Since the world's supply of lithium is limited, researchers are exploring other materials and anodes for rechargeable batteries.Credit: Jiangping Tu,...
Tapping the brain to boost stroke rehabilitation
Clinical trial suggests brain-machine interface coupled with robot offers increased benefits for stroke survivorsCredit: University of Houston Stroke survivors who...
Singing a tumor test song
Monitoring the stiffness of the tissue near a patient's thyroid while they sing a note can allow medical professionals to...
“Compelling case” to level up northern economy through rail innovation
Greater investment in rail research could be used to help level up the economy in the north of England, argues...
Scientists study use of abundant enzyme in tumor cells to monitor cancer treatment
After 14 years studying the action of the enzyme LMWPTP in tumor cells, Brazilian researchers conclude that the molecule is...
Spatial distribution of planktonic ciliates in the western Pacific Ocean: Along the transect from Shenzhen (China) to Pohnpei (Micronesia)
Credit: Marine Life Science & Technology Announcing a new publication for Marine Life Science & Technology journal. In this research...
Cats may help increase empathy, decrease anxiety for kids with autism
Credit: MU College of Veterinary Medicine COLUMBIA, Mo. - As a former school nurse in the Columbia Public Schools, Gretchen...
A bucket of water can reveal climate change impacts on marine life in the Arctic
Credit: Morten Tange Olsen Climate changes prompt many important questions. Not least how it affects animals and plants: Do they...
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons and damage brain tissue, study indicates
Credit: © 2021 Song et al. Originally published in Journal of Experimental Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20202135 Using both mouse and human brain...
Fossils’ soft tissues helping to solve puzzle that vexed Darwin
Credit: Rachel Wood Remarkably well-preserved fossils are helping scientists unravel a mystery about the origins of early animals that puzzled...
Rotten egg gas could guard against Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Bindu Paul and Johns Hopkins Medicine Typically characterized as poisonous, corrosive and smelling of rotten eggs, hydrogen sulfide's reputation...
Healthcare Nutrition Council leads the way on medical food discussions
Announcement of publication of workshop proceedingsCredit: Healthcare Nutrition Council While most people are able to eat a normal diet, many...
Low fitness linked to higher psoriasis risk later in life
Credit: Anders Dahlberg In a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between...
Hope for children with rare heart condition: novel stem cell therapy to save the day
Researchers put forward a safe and efficient new stem cell therapy for regenerating cardiac function in pediatric patientsCredit: Okayama University...
UVA Health’s Dr. Li Li appointed to the US Preventive Services Task Force
Credit: UVA Health UVA Health's Li Li, MD, PhD, MPH, has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force,...
Scientists have synthesized an unusual superconducting barium superhydride
Credit: Pavel Odinev / Skoltech A group of scientists from Russia, China, and the United States predicted and then experimentally...
Study finds future too warm for baby sharks
Climate change causing sharks to be born smaller, undernourishedCredit: E.Moothart A new study conducted at the New England Aquarium finds...
