Health
COVID-19 drug development could benefit from approach used against flu
Credit: University of Texas at Austin A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found...
New guidelines for assessment of bone density and microarchitecture in vivo with HR-pQCT
IOF-ASBMR-ECTS endorsed guidelines support standardization of techniques and terminology in the use of high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography, while providing...
Genetic study reveals similarities and differences of COVID-19 and SARS viruses
Digital analysis finds potential structural differences in viral genetic codeCredit: First published in Wakida et al. 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.05.008 Researchers...
Development of a novel approach ‘Tracing Retrogradely the Activated Cell Ensemble’
Credit: Nathalie Krauth A major interest in brain research is understanding behavioural experiences at the synaptic and circuit level. However,...
Does estrogen influence alcohol use disorder?
Estrogen pathways may help increase feelings of reward in response to alcoholCredit: UIC/Jenny Fontaine A new study from researchers at...
Some people are easily addicted to drugs, but others do not
Discovery of a molecular mechanism that causes individual differences in drug addictionCredit: @ Korea Brain Research Institute Korea Brain Research...
The Third Age is the Golden Age
Credit: Singapore Management University SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer - Within the context of population and demographics studies,...
A better model for neutrophil-related diseases
Credit: Etienne Meylan, EPFL As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, researchers are turning their attention to the virus' biology,...
Gene found that causes eyes to wither in cavefish
University of Maryland-led study identified the first gene responsible for eye loss in cavefish, revealing connection to a human vascular...
Extracellular vesicles play an important role in the pathology of malaria vivax
A new study shows that these vesicles promote parasite adhesion to spleen cellsCredit: del Portillo Plasmodium vivax is the most...
The Lancet: Most comprehensive study to date provides evidence on optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19
First review of all available evidence including 172 observational studies looking at how physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection...
Evidence supports physical distancing, masks, and eye protection to help prevent COVID-19
The systematic review and meta-analysis was commissioned by the World Health OrganizationCredit: Photo by Gerli Sirk Hamilton, ON (June 1,...
Reducing inflammation boosts cognitive recovery after stroke, may extend treatment window
Medical University of South Carolina researchers report that adding a compound to reduce inflammation to standard stroke treatment improves learning,...
Researchers identify a moving target in small cell lung tumors
Credit: University of Utah Health Lung cancers account for approximately 25 percent of all cancer deaths. Even among those who...
Researchers map SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells of nasal cavity, bronchia, lungs
Major study of coronavirus infection in human airways adds to evidence that wearing a mask is an important protective step...
Squid studies suggest new route to therapy for ALS, targeting synaptic dysfunction
Credit: Daniel Cojanu WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most devastating adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases....
Convenient spit test helps women assess cancer risk from the comfort of their own homes
First-of-its-kind clinical trial validates remote genetic counselingCredit: Stand Up To Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (New...
With CPRIT funding, UTA cancer researcher establishes new lab
Dr. Ghose arrived at UTA with established track record in programmed cell death researchCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington...
Major gaps in HIV programs in Africa
Studies of food programs and treatment in jailsCredit: Flinders University HIV management in developing countries varies with socioeconomic and structural...
Big vegetarians of the reef drive fish evolution
Credit: Victor Huertas A new study reveals the diets of reef fish dictate how fast different species evolve. The breakthrough...
