Why do some people get sicker than others from COVID?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved at least a million lives in the United States alone, but for many people, a lingering fear remains: if—or when—they get hit by...
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Cell division in moss and animals more similar than previously thought
For a new plant to grow from a seed, cells need to divide numerous times. Daughter cells can each take on different tasks and sometimes...
UCI researchers reveal possible molecular blood signature for suicide in major depression
Irvine, CA – May 5, 2022 – A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers, along with members of the Pritzker Research Consortium, have developed...
Brazilian COVID-19 deaths could have been undercounted by as much as 18%, as death certificates often failed to list COVID-19 as the cause of death
Brazilian COVID-19 deaths could have been undercounted by as much as 18%, as death certificates often failed to list COVID-19 as the cause of deathCredit:...
DNA sites linked with physical differences between sexes now also linked to disease risk
Some physical traits that differ between sexes are known to be linked to certain single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in chromosomes other than the X and...
Critically endangered vaquita porpoise not doomed to extinction by inbreeding depression
Unchecked gillnetting has pushed the world’s smallest porpoise to the brink of extinction: there are roughly 10 vaquitas remaining in the Gulf of California in...
Vaccines induce multiple immune system mechanisms to protect against severe COVID-19 illness
Globally, breakthrough COVID-19 infections among vaccinated people are increasing, raising concerns about the durability of protection against emerging, highly contagious variants of concern. A study...
Why hungry worms take risks
LA JOLLA––(May 5, 2022) Whether it’s making rash decisions or feeling grumpy, hunger can make us think and act differently—“hangry,” even. But little is known...
Cutting calories and eating at the right time of day leads to longer life in mice
One recipe for longevity is simple, if not easy to follow: eat less. Studies in a variety of animals have shown that restricting calories can...
Rethinking congenital hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is classically seen as a plumbing problem, the result of too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain or dysregulation of fluid flow. It...
Using AI to analyze large amounts of biological data
Researchers at the University of Missouri are applying a form of artificial intelligence (AI) — previously used to analyze how National Basketball Association (NBA) players...
Global bird populations steadily declining
Staggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world. So concludes a study from scientists at multiple institutions, published today in the journal Annual...
Tracing a cancer’s family tree to its roots reveals how tumors grow
Over time, cancer cells can evolve to become resistant to treatment, more aggressive, and metastatic—capable of spreading to additional sites in the body and forming...
Copper is effective against Sars-Cov-2 on surfaces – silver is not
Base material sacrifices itselfCredit: © RUB, Marquard Base material sacrifices itself As a result of corrosion, copper and silver release positively charged ions into their...
Researchers create flat magic window with liquid crystals
WASHINGTON — For the first time, researchers have used liquid crystals to create a flat magic window — a transparent device that produces a hidden...
