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, CALIF. - Jan 12, 2020...
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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: Image by Dongjie Jia WASHINGTON,...
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 WASHINGTON, January 12, 2021 --...
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, Yuqian Li, Liyuan Zhang, Xiuli...
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 had ceased to benefit from...
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 determine the presence of a...
“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 a report by economics and...
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 associated with chemotherapy resistance and...
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 article the authors Hungchia Huang,...
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 Carlisle would often interact with...
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 adapts, gradually migrate to different...
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 tissue, researchers at Yale School...
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 Charles Darwin. Analysis of the...
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 may soon get a face-lift...
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 of those managing distinct nutritional...
