Why some coronavirus strains are more infectious than others
The coronaviruses that cause SARS and COVID-19 have spike proteins that move into 'active' and 'inactive' positions, and new research ...
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Efficient, systematic genetic analysis helps dissect disease inheritance
Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41586-021-03211-0 Many genetic variants have been found to have a linkage with genetic diseases, but the understanding of ...
X-factor to help antibiotics regain their spark
Holding off the rise of superbugs could be achieved by 'resuscitating' old antibiotics.Credit: Institute for Molecular Bioscience, UQ Holding off ...
How reducing body temperature could help a tenth of all ICU patients
A new study reveals how lower temperatures improve the activity of surfactant, a molecular mixture that is essential for breathing. ...
Material hardship taking a mental and physical toll on young adults during pandemic
Credit: Data Source: National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) Wave IV (2007-2008) N=13,313 U.S. adults ages ...
New EBRAINS-enabled tool to help guide surgery in drug-resistant epilepsy patients
Ultra-high definition predictive brain tool seeks to give surgeons a sharp eye to spot epilepsy in a patient's brainCredit: HBP ...
Older adults and antibiotics: Study shows healthy attitudes but unhealthy practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illnessCredit: University of Michigan While most adults ...
Sweet coating for sour bones
Credit: Dr. Zhenzhen Wang, University of Macau Osteoporosis is a leading global health challenge. Besides its own adverse effects, it ...
George Mason, Rutgers partner to better inform HER2 breast cancer treatment
A George Mason University and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey collaboration received the U.S. Army's Breast Cancer Research Program ...
Small is big: the need for a holistic approach to manage cerebral small vessel disease
Cerebral small vessel disease manifests as a wide range of symptoms, requiring a holistic approach for identification and interventionCredit: Gerd ...
Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy
Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing University Scientists from Nanjing University and the University of Macau have devised a new approach to ...
Study seeks to better understand how COVID-19 and cancer intersect
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers join nationwide study to examine long-term outcomes of cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19Credit: MUSC Hollings ...
Researchers develop data tool that may improve care
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2021 - With the aid of sophisticated machine learning, researchers at UPMC and the University ...
Kessler Foundation to study effects of MS disease-modifying therapy on cognitive fatigue
Dr. John DeLuca leads team in novel study of the effects of a MS disease-modifying agent on the symptoms of ...
Study finds Americans went out more after face mask mandates
hether this has exposed Americans to more risk is still a questionCredit: iStock Face masks mandates have led people to ...
Robotic exoskeleton training expands options for stroke rehabilitation
Researchers find high-dose gait training with robotic exoskeleton during acute inpatient rehabilitation may aid early recoveryCredit: Karen Nolan East Hanover, ...
George Mason University expands testing and tracking behind faculty research
Mason scientists employ a rapid-result, saliva-based test that significantly expands testing capacity, and an antibody test that can track vaccine ...
Redhill further expands opaganib manufacturing capacity for COVID-19 with Cosmo
New agreement further expands manufacturing capacity for orally-administered opaganib following positive top-line data from its P2 COVID-19 study, progress with ...
Majority skeptical healthcare costs will fall anytime soon as Biden begins presidency
New West Health-Gallup survey finds new president faces a frustrated public reeling from pandemic, economic disruption and high healthcare costsCredit: ...
Adults with cognitive disabilities more than twice as likely to use e-cigarettes
George Mason University study is the first to assess the use of e-cigarettes among working-age adults by type of disabilityCredit: ...