Take lessons from cancer evolution to the clinic

The first long-term study of how lung cancer evolves is revealing that therapies targeting multiple proteins in tumour cells could help to outpace the disease.

Talking Viral Mutations, Genome Sequencing and Antigenic Drift With Dr Timothy Triche

Technology Networks interviewed Dr Timothy Triche to gain his perspectives on how analysis of unique strains can help to define the scope and severity of COVID-19, why this is a complex process and the possible negative implications of antigenic drift.

Identifying the Starting Points for COVID19 Treatment

News-Medical spoke to researchers from the German Primate Center on their research in determining the activation sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

CSIC researchers use whole living cells as 'templates' to seek for bioactive molecules

A study performed by researchers at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) pioneers the use of whole living cells (human lung adenocarcinoma) in dynamic combinatorial chemistry systems. This research, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, proposes a new methodology to discover new bioactive molecules in a realistic biological medium. This methodology could help in the future to develop methods to differentiate healthy versus cancer cells, or to protect the extracellular matrix against pathogens.

High-speed femtosecond laser plasmonic lithography of graphene oxide film

Graphene analogues such as graphene oxide (GO) and its reduced forms (rGO) are fascinating carbon materials due to the complementary properties endowed by the sp3-sp2 interconversion, revealing the substitutability ...

Nanoneedles Make for More Robust Digital Memories

Researchers have developed a new technique to locally modify the properties of a metamagnetic material, which could increase the capacity and robustness of digital memories.

Anti-inflammatory drugs may help keep virus in check; mornings not ideal for fever screening

(Reuters) - The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

A new method for predicting the evolution of melanoma emerges

Research led by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country estimates that determining the mutational load of the mutation of the BRAF (BRAF-V600E) gene could predict whether the melanoma will progress to metastasis

Examining Cancer From an Evolutionary Point of View

A new study by researchers from the Institute of Evolutionary Biology shows that, surprisingly, the distribution of mutations in human tumors is more similar to that of chimpanzees and gorillas than that of humans.

Researchers use whole living cells as 'templates' to seek for bioactive molecules

A study performed by researchers at the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) pioneers the use of whole living cells (human lung adenocarcinoma) ...

An almost perfectly efficient light-activated catalyst for producing hydrogen from water

Photocatalyst splits water with up to 96% external quantum efficiency.

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

Research from Karolinska Institutet published today in Nature shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumour formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the ...

Coronavirus Testing: CRISPR Technology Set To Streamline Viral Testing

If we could run back 2020 to its beginning and get a do-over, chances are pretty good that we’d do a lot of things differently. There’s a ton of blame to go around on COVID-19, but it&#…

Ugandan COVID-19 patients suffered organ damage - study

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Many different T cell receptors recognize SARS-CoV-2 antigenic sites

The global COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading over the world. However, not much is known about how the adaptive immune response kicks in following the viral challenge. This knowledge is crucial to predicting the efficacy of a vaccine and estimating the chances of reinfection.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients suffered organ damage- Study

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients suffered significant organ damage after treatment, a  study by researchers from Makerere University has indicated. The study conducted in April involved 56 patients who were being treated at Mulago and Entebbe hospitals. The scientists found 12.8 percent of the patients to have evidence of liver damage …

A milestone in human genetics highlights diversity gaps

Landmark study identifies the genes that it seems people can and cannot live without and highlights ongoing challenges in making data sets more representative of the world’s population.

New Testing System Predicts Septic Shock Outcomes

A team of researchers has developed a new, extremely sensitive method that can quantify bacteria, an antibiotic resistant gene, and immune molecule levels within sepsis patients, far more rapidly than current protocols.

A new approach to predict the evolutionary mechanisms of melanoma

Melanoma is a malignant tumour resulting from the transformation of melanocytes, the cells in the skin that undertake to synthesise melanin, a complex polymer which protects us from the negative effects of solar radiation.

Scientists unravel secrets from the faults in our genes

Imagine from a scientist's eyes that the body's instruction manual, the genome: here words are genes, letters are DNA. - Health

Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients: Study

PTI New Delhi Remdesivir, the antiviral under clinical trials for treatment against novel coronavirus infection, is superior to the standard of care given

Thousands of human sequences provide deep insight into single genomes

A catalogue of genetic variation in humans.

Accelerating Drug Discovery Through Synthetic Biology

In the drug discovery pipeline, there are several areas where the speed and accuracy of new synthetic biology tools are making a measurable difference in the ability to accelerate drug development while concurrently reducing expenses. In this article, we take a closer look at how synthetic biology can be harnessed to aid the discovery and development of drugs.

Scientists unravel secrets from the faults in our genes

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Imagine the body’s instruction manual, the genome: here words are genes, letters are DNA, and the equivalent of typos can have disastrous consequences. In recent years, scientists have grown increasingly fluent in the language of genome, but much remains mysterious, including the function of many of our genes. Discovering what these …

Anti-malarial Drug Shows Potential as Brain Cancer Treatment in Preclinical Models

In vitro studies have uncovered new insights that could help increase the effectiveness of the most common current treatments with the addition of lumefantrine, an FDA-approved drug used to treat malaria.

Scientists unravel secrets from the faults in our genes

Discovering what these genes are for, and how they work, is key to better health

Covid-19, HIV Use Same Tactics to Evade Immune Systems – Chinese Researchers

Study finds more traits shared by Wuhan virus, HIV

New technique offers higher resolution molecular imaging and analysis

The new approach from Northwestern Engineering could help researchers understand more complicated biomolecular interactions and characterize cells and diseases at the single-molecule level.

Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients, says new study

The researchers, including those from the New York University in the US, found that remdesivir was most beneficial for hospitalised patients with severe disease requiring supplemental oxygen

Researchers trigger enzymes with light

Enzymes are the central drivers for biochemical metabolic processes in every living cell, enabling reactions to take place efficiently. It is this ability that makes them useful as catalysts in biotechnology, ...

Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients: Study

The study began on February 21, 2020 and enrolled 1,063 participants in 10 countries, with patients providing informed consent to participate, the researchers said.

Here’s how remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients

Remdesivir, the antiviral under clinical trials for treatment against novel coronavirus infection, is superior to the standard of care given to COVID-19 patients, according to a new study.

Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

Clotting has been seen in other coronavirus infections, including SARS, but on a much smaller scale.

Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body.Darlene

Researchers develop promising immunotherapy treatment for glioblastoma

Researchers of McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed a promising immunotherapy treatment for a deadly form of adult brain cancer called glioblastoma.

Disordered gut microbiomes are found in patients with hemorrhagic brain disease

A new study shows that people with a rare genetic disease that causes bleeding in the brain have gut microbiomes distinct from those without the disease.

Early Immunological Studies Show Universally Effective Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 in Recovered Humans

The first round of results from an immunological study of 149 people who have recovered from COVID-19 show that although the amount of antibodies they generated varies widely, most individuals had generated at least some that were intrinsically capable of neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

New research shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumor formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

Dangerous blood clots

NEW HAMPSHIRE, United States (AP) — First came a high fever, drenching sweats, and ...

Study shows children and adults have a comparable expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry-related genes

A recent paper by researchers from China demonstrated comparable expression levels of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) cell entry mediators in adults and children, suggesting that previously implied difference in viral-entry associated genes is likely not responsible for milder symptoms in children. The study is currently available on the medRxiv preprint server.

11 vaccine giants: How they're fighting COVID-19

Is it desperation, profit motive or good science that's pushing vaccine out?

New approach to metabolomics research could prove game changer

Accurate identification of metabolites, and other small chemicals, in biological and environmental samples has historically fallen short when using traditional methods. Conventional tactics rely on pure ...

Research could help identify disturbances in the body's copper metabolism

In biology it is well-known that every living organism is triggered by the hereditary material or DNA that encodes various protein molecules, which in turn perform all the necessary biological functions and it might seem that nothing else is needed to sustain the life of an organism.

A key player in hepatitis A virus infection discovered

How hepatitis A virus manages to enter liver cells called hepatocytes and initiate infection had remained a mystery for fifty years until now.

AstraZeneca tests diabetes drug for COVID-19 despite risk seen by doctors

May 27 (Reuters – AstraZeneca Plc is testing one of its diabetes drugs as a treatment for COVID-19, even as doctors are advising diabetes patients infected by the coronavirus to stop taking the medicine and others like it because of a potentially dangerous side effect.

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...

Team Inhibits Molecule in Myeloid Cells To Shrink Tumors

Inhibiting a molecule hijacked by tumor cells to suppress the immune system shrank tumors in cell and mouse models.

Environmentally friendly production of mandelic acid

Sometimes potentially useful enzymes are not easy to discover because their biocatalytic capabilities may go beyond their natural and thus known range of action. By recombining a newly discovered enzymatic ...

Nano-optomechanical resonator detects low-frequency bacteria vibrations

Spectrometry technique offers a new way to classify biological particles

Blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19

The hypothesis that blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19, including respiratory failure and pulmonary fibrosis, was suggested in mid-April by researchers in Brazil affiliated with the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) via an article accepted for publication by the Journal of Thrombosis.

AstraZeneca tests diabetes drug for COVID-19 despite risk seen by doctors

(Reuters - AstraZeneca Plc is testing one of its diabetes drugs as a treatment for COVID-19, even as doctors are advising diabetes patients infected by the coronavirus to stop taking the medicine and others like it because of a potentially dangerous side effect.

Investigational antiviral superior to standard of care for treating COVID-19 patients

The investigational antiviral remdesivir is superior to the standard of care for the treatment of COVID-19, according to a report published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.

Emerging antiviral may turn the tide for COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists everywhere are working overtime to develop treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Mouse model mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans

A mouse model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reproduces features observed in human patients, researchers report May 26 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. Using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology, the researchers generated mice that produce human angiotensin-converting enzyme II (hACE2)--the receptor that SARS-CoV-2 binds to and uses to enter human cells.

Supercomputing aids scientists seeking therapies for deadly bacterial disease

Francisella tularensis, a bacterium that causes the illness tularemia (also known as "rabbit fever"), is one of the most hostile organisms on the planet. Once the bacterium enters the body and tularemia ...

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.

AI identifies change in microstructure in aging materials

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have taken a step forward in the design of future materials with improved performance by analyzing its microstructure using AI.

Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

Blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and dangerous blockages in the legs and lungs are increasingly being found in COVID-19 patients, including some children.

Modeling the Development of Ovarian Cancer With Organoids

Researchers have modeled the development and progression of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in mini-versions of the female reproductive organs of the mouse.

Montefiore and Einstein evaluate a new drug combination to fight COVID-19

Montefiore Health System Albert Einstein College of Medicine have begun the next stage of the Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial (ACTT), to evaluate treatment options for people hospitalized with severe COVID-19 infection.

Taming CRISPR's collateral damage

CRISPR-Cas9 can alter genes at pre-defined sites in specific ways, but it does not always act as planned. An LMU team has now developed a simple method to detect unintended "on-target" events, and shown ...

Study uncovers how protein inhibits the development of tumors in mice

Proteins are found throughout our cells and regulate a lot of biological processes that are important forour survival.

Clotting linked to COVID-19 may harm placenta

Women who had COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of placental injury, suggesting a new complication of the illness, researchers say.

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

Research from Karolinska Institutet published today in Nature shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumour formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

Gilead study shows shorter five-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day one

(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug remdesivir, on Wednesday published results of a study showing no significant difference in outcomes between 5- and 10-day courses of the drug for patients with severe COVID-19.

New cancer immunotherapy targeting myeloid cells slows tumor growth

Checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, that target myeloid immune cells and slow tumor growth were discovered by a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions. Reporting in Nature Cancer, the researchers showed for the first time in human cells and a mouse model that inhibiting the c-Rel molecule in myeloid cells -- as opposed to lymphoid cells that today's immunotherapies target -- blocked the production of immune suppressor cells and significantly shrank tumors.

Heparin resistance among COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU

A new study has shown that COVID-19 patients admitted to the Intensive care unit may be resistant to the naturally occurring anticoagulant Heparin. The study titled, “Heparin resistance in COVID‑19 patients in the intensive care unit,” was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis.

COVID-19: the race to find a vaccine

COVID-19 has sparked an unprecedented shift in R&D.

Uncovering the role of membrane sugars in flu infection

The flu virus relies on using human cells to reproduce and spread. But before it even gets to the cell surface, the virus must navigate the tall, dense forest of sugar-coated proteins on the cell surface ...

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to resist the killing capacity of antimicrobial drugs, a worryingly increasing problem. This article explores the science behind AMR, factors promoting it's spread and techniques to detect it. Looking to the future, ways to combat AMR and alternatives to antimicrobials are discussed.

Researchers investigate the early development of ovarian cancer

Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute have modeled the development and progression of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in mini-versions of the female reproductive organs of the mouse.

Mouse model mimics clinical course and pathology observed in COVID-19 patients

A mouse model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reproduces features observed in human patients, researchers report May 26 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

Genomics and public health: A patent attorney’s perspective

Dr Titmus, Partner and UK and European Patent Attorney, Mathys & Squire, turns the spotlight on genomics and public health from a patent attorney’s perspective

Genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans shows a decrease in ADHD-associated genetic variants

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Paleolithic to the present day, according to new research.

Pregnant Women With Covid-19 May Have Higher Risk of Placenta Injury, Study Finds

A small study suggests that women who contract covid-19 while pregnant may be at higher risk for complications. Compared to uninfected women, women with covid-19 had a greater chance of injury to their placenta, the study found.

Nimodipine-loaded biodegradable fibers to protect nerve cells after brain surgery

Brain surgery poses a major threat to nerve cells. Even slight injuries can kill the sensitive cells. The drug nimodipine could help prevent this.

Covid-19 Associated With Damaged Placenta, Abnormal Blood Flow In Pregnant Women

Warning: Some of the below images may be graphic for some viewers. Covid-19 infection in pregnant people may be associated with abnormal blood flow betwee

Coronavirus can cause ‘placenta injuries’ in pregnant women, doctors warn

PREGNANT women who have had coronavirus may need closer monitoring, doctors have warned. It comes as a small study showed the disease could cause “injuries” to the placenta – whic…

New type of coupled electronic-structural waves discovered in magnetite

An international team of scientists uncovered exotic quantum properties hidden in magnetite, the oldest magnetic material known to mankind. The study reveals the existence of low-energy waves that indicate ...

New protocol for organic synthesis using organoboron compounds and visible-light

The generation of alkyl radicals was achieved by direct visible-light excitation of the organoborate complex, which was designed and synthesized from 'boracene,' which has a boron atom in the tetracene-like skeleton. The alkyl radicals thus obtained could be used as a carbon source for chemical reactions, enabling the synthesis of complicated/bulky organic compounds. The present study offers a new protocol for organic synthesis, which is expected to accelerate e.g. drug discovery.

ADHD: genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans

Los expertos Paula Esteller, Bru Cormand y Òscar Lao.

Molecular pair offers potential for Parkinson's treatment, finds NTU Singapore-Harvard study

A promising molecular pair has offered hope that could lead to the development of a new treatment to slow down Parkinson's disease, a study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Harvard University has found.

A new therapeutic approach to improve the health of diabetic patients

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have mapped for the first time the vast network of proteins that interact with proinsulin, the protein the body normally processes into insulin.

How preserve the properties of polyphenols and flavonoids in oncological treatments?

A new technique preserves the anti-carcinogenic properties of polyphenols and flavonoids in oncological treatments. The research opens the door to developing more natural drugs that are less toxic for patients with cancer. The results of this study led by researchers from the URV have been published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Scientists devise a way to determine the viability of predicted 2D materials

An international team of researchers from Russia, Sweden and South Korea has proposed a new way to test the structural stability of predicted 2D materials. The testing revealed a number of materials erroneously proposed earlier. The scholars believe that the use of the new method will further help to avoid mistakes in the development of two-dimensional nanomaterials that are in high demand in the modern world. The results were published in the international journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.

ADHD: Genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according ...

Treatment shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer

In this study, researchers investigated if specific targeting of CD133+ glioblastoma with cutting-edge immunotherapy drugs could eradicate the most aggressive subpopulation of cells in the tumor. They also looked at the safety of CD133-targeting therapies on normal, non-cancerous human stem cells including hematopoietic stem cells which create blood cells and progenitor cells which can form one or more kinds of cells.

Studying the development of ovarian cancer with organoids

Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers at the Hubrecht Institute have modeled the development and progression of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in mini-versions, or organoids, of the female reproductive organs of the mouse. They found that the cells of the oviduct, the equivalent of fallopian tubes in humans, are more prone to develop into tumors than the ovarian surface epithelium, the outer layer of the ovaries. This may influence future changes in preventive treatment.

Clotting Tied to COVID-19 May Harm the Placenta

Women who had COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of placental injury, suggesting a new complication of the illness, researchers say.

Genomic analysis compares ADHD-related genetic variants in Neanderthal and modern human samples

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

No matter how well astronauts and material are decontaminated, co-traveling microorganisms cannot be prevented

Skoltech scientists get a sneak peek of a key process in battery 'life'

Researchers from the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) visualized the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase on battery-grade carbonaceous electrode materials using in situ atomic force microscopy (AFM). This will help researchers design and build batteries with higher performance and durability.

'How coronavirus enters cells decoded, may help develop new drugs'

According to the researchers, including those from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US, understanding how the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, enters cells, and comparing it to other coronaviruses, is key to identifying treatments against COVID-19.

Merck adopts ‘error catastrophe’ coronavirus drug

Pill that aims to force virus to mutate to self-destruction set for extensive clinical trials in US and UK

Gene inactivation of PTEN drives cancer predisposition

An international team of researchers co-led by Cleveland Clinic have identified why patients without PTEN mutations may still experience the high cancer risk associated with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome. In a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a research team co-led by Drs. Charis Eng, Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine Institute, and Pier Paolo Pandolfi, University of Turin, found mutations to WWPI gene may be an additional genetic driver of PHTS-associated cancer.

Study shows patients with hemorrhagic brain disease have disordered gut microbiomes

A new study shows that people with a rare genetic disease that causes bleeding in the brain have gut microbiomes distinct from those without the disease. Moreover, it is the molecules produced by this bacterial imbalance that cause lesions to form in the brains of these patients.

How battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells

Dr Ziebert, head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center, KIT, explains how battery calorimetry can enhance the lifetime and safety of Lithium-ion and post-Li cells

Giant viruses spew their DNA through a 'stargate' and now scientists know what triggers them.

Giant viruses, which measure about 10 times the size of a typical cold virus, infiltrate cells and inject their DNA through a special portal known as a "stargate." Now, detailed new images have revealed what conditions prompt this stargate to open and drive the viruses to infect. 

New antiviral, antibacterial surface could reduce spread of infections in hospitals

The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings. Although some surfaces have been developed that can combat bacteria, what's been lacking is a surface that can also kill off viruses. Now, researchers have found a way to impart durable antiviral and antibacterial properties to an aluminum alloy used in hospitals, according to a report in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering.

Return of the Blob: Surprise link found to edge turbulence in fusion plasma

Blobs can wreak havoc in plasma required for fusion reactions. This bubble-like turbulence swells up at the edge of fusion plasmas and drains heat from the edge, limiting the efficiency of fusion reactions ...

First map of proinsulin's 'social network' reveals new drug target for type 2 diabetes

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have mapped for the first time the vast network of proteins that interact with proinsulin, the protein the body normally processes into insulin. The study, published in Diabetes, also revealed one protein--called PRDX4--that may be essential for proinsulin folding and insulin production. The research suggests that boosting PRDX4 levels may be a novel therapeutic approach to improving the health of people with diabetes.

Simulations explain detonation properties in TATB

Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have discovered a new mechanism for ignition of high explosives that explains the unusual detonation properties of 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene ...

New strategy identified to address the underlying cause of LAD1 patients' symptoms

Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to an immune system dysfunction.

Study finds very low level of SARS-CoV-2 in two San Francisco Bay areas

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 reports a very low prevalence of antibodies in two separate populations living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

'How coronavirus enters cells decoded, may help develop new drugs'

According to the researchers, including those from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US, understanding how the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, enters cells, and comparing it to other coronaviruses, is key to identifying treatments against COVID-19.

Coronavirus Vaccine: Latest updates from India and around the world

COVID-19 vaccine latest status:

New protocol for organic synthesis using organoboron compounds and visible-light

Alkyl radicals are carbon radicals of normal chain and branched chain alkanes, available as reaction intermediates even at late stages of synthesis. Recently, it has become possible to generate alkyl ...

40% of COVID-19 patients may be asymptomatic as disease progresses

May 27 (UPI) -- As many as 40 percent of patients with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic, according to a small analysis of cases in China published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.

Van der Waals junction spin valves without spacer layer

两态和三态自旋阀. 顶部h-BN钝化的(a)两态和(c)三态Fe3GeTe2范德华同质结自旋阀器件示意图；(b), (d) 10 K下RJunction-B曲线

Novel stimulation pattern helps relieve chronic pain

The vagus nerve plays an important role in our body. It consists of various fibres, some of which connect to the internal organs, but the vagus nerve can also be found in the ear. It is of great importance for various body functions, including the perception of pain.

Scientists develop the most heat-resistant material ever created

A group of scientists from NUST MISIS developed a ceramic material with the highest melting point among currently known compounds. Due to the unique combination of physical, mechanical and thermal properties, ...

Scientists are using AI to predict which lung cancer patients will relapse

A new AI tool could predict which lung cancer patients will suffer a relapse by analyzing genetic data and pathology images

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about human missions to the moon and perhaps even to Mars. Inevitably, terrestrial microorganisms on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships or equipment ...

Coronavirus patients treated with plasma from people who recovered from the infection are nearly TWICE as likely to survive than those who didn't get the experimental treatment, study finds

In a new study from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, 18% of 39 coronavirus patients who received plasma infusions saw their conditions worsen compared to 24% of 156 control patients.

First independent test of proposed subphenotypes of COVID-19-related ARDS

In a new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, researchers have been unable to produce two theorized subphenotypes of COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Merck buys Themis as part of drive for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines

Merck & Co/MSD has been conspicuous by its absence from the industry-wide effort to develop coronavirus therapies, but has now unveiled a broad effort across drugs and vaccines.

CanSino's potential coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response in clinical trial

Scientists across the globe are racing to develop a vaccine that can provide protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). An effective and safe vaccine would curb not only the current coronavirus pandemic but also prevent future outbreaks

S. Korean biotech firms in race for coronavirus treatment, vaccine

South Korean pharmaceutical companies have joined the global race to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, but none of them have received approval for clinical trials for a vaccine or treatment candidates from the country's drug safety agency. Celltrion Inc., a major pharmaceutical giant, has announced that it plans to develop a "super antibody" candidate that can help prepare for potential future p...

App weighs risks of cancer treatment delay during COVID-19

A new app helps doctors weigh the risks of delaying cancer treatment during the pandemic against the risk of COVID-19 infection while getting that care.

Medicinal chemistry breakthrough could lead to better pharmaceuticals

Medications are developed to work well for most people, but those whose genetic makeup causes them to metabolize medicine too quickly often need higher doses of the drugs they take in order for them to ...

Van der Waals junction spin valves without spacer layer

The fundamental principle of a spin valve is that the resistance is dependent on the parallel or antiparallel configurations of the two ferromagnetic electrodes, thus associating the magnetoresistance ...

Mouse model mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans

A mouse model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reproduces features observed in human patients, researchers report.

Updates on stem cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine

Stem cell and regenerative medicine research is an important area of clinical research which promises to change the face of medicine as it will be practiced in the years to come.

Solving COVID: May 27, 2020

Encouraging news about coronavirus antibodies, another vaccine starts human trials, and more

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

Interest in space exploration is increasing again. In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about missions to the moon, perhaps even to Mars. As inevitable fellow travellers on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships, or equipment, terrestrial microorganisms will undoubtedly come into contact with extraterrestrial environments. Researchers from the Radboudumc describe in an article in Astrobiology that bacteria can survive on an 'extraterrestrial diet', which affected their pathogenic potential.

Researchers have identified a potential method for treating triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at the University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.

Lymph node and distant metastases develop through different evolutionary mechanisms, study shows

The evolutionary processes underlying metastasis-the development of secondary malignant growths away from the primary tumor site-in human patients are still incompletely understood.

US company begins vaccine trial on humans in Australia

World News: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccin

Superworms digest plastic, with help from their bacterial sidekicks

Resembling giant mealworms, superworms (Zophobas atratus) are beetle larvae that are often sold in pet stores as feed for reptiles, fish and birds. In addition to their relatively large size (about 2 inches long), these worms have another superpower: They can degrade polystyrene plastic. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have linked this ability to a strain of bacteria that lives in the larvae's gut.

New data may help understand the evolution of Austrian SARS-CoV-2 strains

216 SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences have now been completed and released in the framework of the "Mutational Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Austria" project from CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, in close collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna, the Medical University of Innsbruck and the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).

Scientists propose novel electrode for efficient artificial synthesis of ammonia

Ammonia (NH3) is an important chemical in the industry and agriculture as well as an emerging energy carrier with large hydrogen content.

New research: Perchlorate in drinking water is more dangerous than previously understood

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that perchlorate, an environmental pollutant found in many sources of drinking water in the U.S., inhibits the uptake of iodide, an essential component of thyroid ...

Stand Up To Cancer hails FDA approval of new treatment option for aggressive prostate cancer

A recent FDA approval supported by Stand Up To Cancer research provides a new treatment option for patients with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

Guiding star of science leads AstraZeneca to breakthrough in child tumour therapy

The power of science has been the guiding star for a drug that has weathered storms to land an approval that has given hope to an underserved cohort of children suffering from the rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

IgG antibodies reduce viral load of SARS-CoV-2

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington has highlighted the importance of serological testing for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Exchange of arms between chromosomes using molecular scissors

The CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors work like a fine surgical instrument and can be used to modify genetic information in plants. Research teams have now not only exchanged single genes, but recombined entire chromosomes with the CRISPR/Cas technology. In this way, desired properties can be combined in crops.

Spreading the Word on a Possible Alzheimer’s Treatment

Neuroscientists could use brain waves to spur immune cells into action against the disease — but the process is almost too fantastic to believe.

Elucidation of nanostructures in practical heterogeneous catalysts

The nanostructure of the heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst was clarified on the basis of cutting-edge analytical techniques. Scientists from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and University of Torino (UNITO) have cooperatively clarified the nanostructure of the heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst by means of combined synchrotron X-ray analytical techniques, vibrational spectrocopies, and molecular simulations.

Fauci Just Singled Out This Biotech Stock. Is It a Buy?

Out of all the coronavirus vaccine makers on the market, why did Dr. Anthony Fauci call out Moderna?

Ivy Center opens new clinical trial to evaluate experimental drug cocktail for glioblastoma

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute announced that patient recruitment has opened for a new Phase 0 clinical trial to evaluate two targeted therapy drugs, abemaciclib and LY3214996.

Remote Controlling Brain Activity Through Nano Particles Of Gold

A group of researchers at the University of Chicago, led by Francisco Benzanilla, created gold nanorods that will attach to specific

Researchers flag similarities between COVID-19 deaths and severe rheumatic illnesses

Rheumatologists at the University of Alberta are flagging similarities between the deaths of some COVID-19 patients and those with rheumatic illnesses, and are testing proven rheumatic treatments to see whether they help against the pandemic virus.

Study: Ultra-thin fibres designed to protect nerves after brain surgery

Light microscope image of nimodipine fibres

New technique offers high-resolution 3D view inside tumors

Malignant tumors consume nutrients and oxygen faster than healthy cells. To do so, they recruit blood vessels in their environment. Depending on tumor type and genetic profile, there are differences on how tumors look internally.

Novel antiviral, antibacterial surface can reduce hospital-acquired infections

The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings.

These 7 Foods May Be Taking A Toll On Your Gut Health, Says An MD

Some may surprise you.

COVID-19 update as we start to leave our cocoons - Opeds

Social distancing, not touching our faces, and hand hygiene are the key weapons. Masks may make a difference especially in public places.

Try these foods to reduce facial fat | TheHealthSite.com

Foods which are rich in Vitamin B-12, Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids are said to be the best to reduce facial fat. | TheHealthSite.com

8 Food Myths That Are Hindering Your Productivity

Don't let these eight food myths fool you.

Coronavirus | Social distancing norms of 6 feet insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 feet: study

Novel coronavirus can spread up to three times further in cold and humid weather, according to the researchers

Masks reduce airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Growing evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can be spread by asymptomatic people via aerosols -- a reality that deeply underscores the ongoing importance of regular widespread testing, wearing masks and physical distancing to reduce the spread of the virus, say Kimberly Prather and colleagues in a new Perspective.

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study. From these past studies, the scientists said both the aerodynamics of the droplets, and their heat and mass exchange process with the environment can determine the effectiveness of virus prohttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-how-indians-are-maintaining-social-distance/20200326.htmpagation.

Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study

The researchers warned that the current pandemic may not stop in the summer of the northern hemisphere without proper intervention since there is an increasing chance of aerosol transmission in...

Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study

According to the researchers, including those from the University of California (UC) Santa Barbara in the US, droplets carrying the virus can travel up to 20 feet, making the current social distancing norms of six feet insufficient to contain its spread.

Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study

The researchers warned that the current pandemic may not stop in the summer of the northern hemisphere without proper intervention since there is an increasing chance of aerosol transmission in these parts of the world. The study noted that in hot and dry weather, respiratory droplets more easily evaporate into aerosol particles capable of long-range transmission.

As businesses reopen, it's crucial we wear masks, safely distance

In a perspective piece published today in the journal Science, UC San Diego experts describe in detail the growing evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can be spread by asymptomatic people via aerosols -- a reality that deeply underscores the ongoing importance of regular widespread testing, wearing masks and physical distancing to reduce the spread of the virus.

These 5 Foods Aren't As Healthy As You Think

Food gives us the nutrients we need to survive, and we know a balanced diet contributes to good health. Beyond this, many people seek out different foods specifically for their health benefits, hoping eating certain things might prevent or treat particular conditions. Here are five options that aren't nearly as...

Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, coronavirus can travel nearly 20 ft: Study

Scientists have modelled the spread of infectious droplets from coughing, sneezing, and breathing under different atmospheric conditions, and found that the novel coronavirus can spread up to three times further in cold and humid weather.

What Is the Slow-Carb Diet and Should I Try it For Weight Loss?

There seems to be an endless amount of ways to lose weight. Although many trendy plans restrict carbohydrates , there are several ways to put the concept into practice: Keto, Atkins, and Slow-Carb.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Traumatized Us. Here’s What We Do Now.

Research on first responders to 9/11 shows that we recover from trauma when we make sense of it.

Demand is rising for Adele's rumored weight loss plan, the sirtfood diet. Here's how it works., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The sirtfood diet, credited for Adele's weight loss, includes foods like dark chocolate, but experts don't recommend the strict calorie cutting plan.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Demand is rising for Adele’s rumored weight loss plan, the sirtfood diet. Here’s how it works.

After Adele made headlines again for her weight loss, there has been an uptick in interest in the eating plan she has reportedly relied on.

Droplets created by speech could contribute to COVID-19 spread, new study suggests

Speaking loudly for just a minute broadcasts more than 1000 virions  

To fight COVID-19, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

AFTER SEEING WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO BECOME INFECTED AND DIE, IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATION WARRANT FURTHER DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC ATTENTION.

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

6 Weight Loss Myths That Don’t Help You Lose Weight

In a bid to lose weight, we come across quite a number of advice on what to do and which or what diet to eat and the ones to avoid. However, there are many 'tricks' in the book that don't actually work.

The Reason Why Weight Loss Patches Offer Empty Promises

A product that promises to help you lose weight without restricting calories sounds ideal. Stick-on weight loss patches are the latest fad that touts this claimand they're popping up all over social media.

Second trimester complications: Know all about it | TheHealthSite.com

The second trimester is more or less a peaceful time. But the growing foetus may still cause some discomfort. Read on to know more.

Health benefits, side effects and dosage of ashwagandha | TheHealthSite.com

Starting from balancing your hormones and controlling your blood sugar levels. Here are the top health benefits of ashwagandha. | TheHealthSite.com

No, Wearing A Mask Isn't Dangerous

Myths about masks are running rampant, mixed in with and distracting from the critical advice and facts we all need to know to wear them responsibly. Many of these myths are directly tied to conspiracy theories that fall apart when you take a minute to think about them, but they still circulate because they seem like...

Yes, Your Cat's Behavior Will Most Likely Change With Age — 2 Vets Explain Why

One of my cats just turned 9 years old, and I can't help but notice that he seems to have a shorter temper than he used to. He has less patience for me trying

5 Steps To Manage Pain When Your World Is Upside Down

With 68% of Americans feeling that everything is out of control, how do people with chronic pain rise above their circumstances to find balance? The place to begin is awareness.

Laughter Will Keep Your Team Connected — Even While You’re Apart

Seriously.

Inner Speech, Internal Monologues and “Hearing Voices”: Exploring the Conversations Between Our Ears

We don’t often outwardly discuss the conversation in our head. New research has aimed to better define what our

5 ways people could transmit the coronavirus — from respiratory droplets to semen — ranked in order of risk, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The coronavirus has one main mode of transmission: respiratory droplets. But live virus has been found in poop and semen, too.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

How Foods High In Resistant Starch Can Help You Manage Your Weight

Think of this as the good kind of starch.

Reach for the sun

Here’s how to make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin D, which is key to recovery from Covid-19 Known as the sunshine vitamin because it’s made in our skin in response to sunlight, Vitamin D plays a k.

These are the hamsters from a widely-shared study used as evidence that masks do work. They aren’t wearing any masks.

Surgical masks may help keep hamsters’ cages coronavirus-free, but it’s still unclear how much extra protection they provide to healthy people, when out and about in the real world.

When experts found isolation was a great thing – and that debate isn't settled

COVID has given us time to turn inwards and consider what it is about life that we truly consider important. It's not all bad.

When experts found isolation was a great thing – and that debate isn't settled

COVID has given us time to turn inwards and consider what it is about life that we truly consider important. It's not all bad.

At work, school and seeing friends: How to lower your coronavirus risk

Many countries are relaxing coronavirus restrictions. If you’ve been asked to return to work or school, how can you reduce the risk of infection to yourself and your family?

Masks Work.

A new perspective underscores the effectiveness of wearing a mask — even if you’re staying six feet apart

When experts found isolation was a great thing – and that debate isn't settled

COVID has given us time to turn inwards and consider what it is about life that we truly consider important. It's not all bad.

These are the hamsters from a widely-shared study used as evidence that masks do work. They aren't wearing any masks.

The researchers said masks helped hamsters stay coronavirus-free, though they didn't wear them on their faces. But other researchers have questions.

These are the hamsters from a widely-shared study used as evidence that masks do work. They aren't wearing any masks., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The researchers said masks helped hamsters stay coronavirus-free, though they didn't wear them on their faces. But other researchers have questions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Simulated sunlight kills SARS CoV-2 on surfaces in 7 to 14 minutes

Simulated sunlight could effectively kill severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that is responsible for the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

Misunderstanding in relationships and connecting can be helped by these two things

Helping us all to connect a little deeper

Why some Philosophy courses should be compulsory

education

Six Foods You Should Never Feed to Cats

Cats may not chow down on garbage like dogs do, but they get into their share of people food, houseplants and other weird things. Here's why certain ordinary-seeming items are dangerous to cats, and what you can do about them....

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

Can a Deadly 'flu Have a Silver Lining?

Can a lethal 'flu have a silver lining? Covid-19 warns us of grave social changes, and reminds us that we're animals too

Your Good health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a . . .

Primary aldosterone may be main cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosterone - a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone - main cause of high blood pressure.

Yes, You Should Wear a Face Mask While Riding Your Bike

As a general rule, doctors suggest wearing a face mask in public even when you're exercising, and cycling is no exception.

How to safely go to the gym and reduce your risk of getting the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Gyms are re-opening, but workouts could still pose risk of infection from the coronavirus. Here's how to have a safer exercise session.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Your Good Health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a tremendous. . .

Can a Deadly Illness Have a Silver Lining?

Can a lethal flu have a silver lining? Covid-19 warns us of grave social changes, and reminds us that we're animals, too.

Jeera, Cold milk and other natural remedies for acidity

Making the right food choices is extremely essential for preventing acidity. However, some natural remedies may help you ease the condition.

How I overcame ADHD to live life in HD

My ADHD was a weakness that has turned into a strength — an incredible amount of energy that can go into my passions.

Coronavirus: Is it safe to fly yet? And how can you minimise the risk of infection?

Two experts walk you through the decision-making process.

COVID-19 Virus Found in Stool May Be Infectious

A new study has shown that COVID-19 virus isolated from the stool of a sick patient can infect cells in a petri dish -- a step toward proving that this might be a new route of transmission for the infection with the coronavirus.

Mice on Acid

In the bowels of an animal research facility at Oxford University, mice are stirring in cages. Half of them have been given an injection…

Don't Let Your Children Take the Myers-Briggs

Labeling can lead to mindlessness and might encourage a fixed mindset.

Third trimester and the complications that it brings | TheHealthSite.com

As your delivery date approaches, it becomes imperative that you take proper care of yourself and be alert to any signs of complications.

Thrive and Survive COVID-19

Threat compromises our capacity to fight threat by overwhelming our immune system. The key is thriving regardless of your circumstances and upping the odds of survival.

Improve Your Critical Thinking With This Cheatsheet

The next time you need to think critically about something—whether you’re considering a new idea, weighing the pros and cons of a potential decision, or evaluating whether you can trust a particular news source—it’s worth asking yourself a few simple questions....

Seven common mistakes that can weaken your Immune System

With the new reports about the deadly coronavirus reeling out across the nation on a daily basis, it is almost hard to feel confident that we are...

4 science-backed ways to cope with depression if you've lost a job and feel like you also lost your sense of purpose

If the novel coronavirus has led to you losing your job, try not to despair. A psychologist shares steps for dealing with "unemployment depression."

World No Tobacco Day: Know all a bout tuberculosis | TheHealthSite.com

Smoking is one of the main causes of tuberculosis. As we approach World No Tobacco Day, let us know about this contagious infection.

Could You Replace Caffeine With Exercise For The Same Boost? Here's The Science

Your alarm goes off and it's time to start another day. What's your first step? Perhaps making a cup of coffee? You may want to consider a brisk walk instead.

COVID-19: 'Less Than Half' Of Positive Coronavirus Antibody Tests Are Accurate, CDC Says

Antibody tests used to determine if people have been infected in the past with Covid-19 might be wrong up to half the time, CDC warns.

WHO, doctors, others split over ‘coronavirus drugs’

WHO, research institutes, medical doctors and pharmacists are divided over safety concerns emanating from the use of malaria drugs

Coronavirus antibody tests could be wrong up to half the time: CDC

Antibody tests for COVID-19 — used to determine if people have been infected in the past with the deadly illness — might be wrong up to half the time, the Centers for Disease Control and

Antibody tests might be wrong up to half the time, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that antibody tests used to tell if someone has been infected with COVID-19 might be wrong up to half the time.

CDC: Antibody tests not to be used for decisions on returning to work

Antibody tests that determine if someone has had the coronavirus in the past should not be used for making decisions about people returning to work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Changes Its Tune About Antibody Testing

Hmm.

France revokes decree authorising use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorising hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to tre…

CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on

The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn’t be used to inform important policy decisions.

ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers

Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.

CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on

The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening.

CDC: Some coronavirus antibodies tests only half accurate

The CDC said that a positive test should not be used at this time to determine if an individual is immune.

Biocon gets DCGI nod for CytoSorb device to treat Covid-19 patients

CytoSorb therapy reduces cytokine storm and the inflammatory response in Covid-19 patients through blood purification so that injury to organs may be mitigated or prevented

Covid-19 Report 5: Spike in Cape Town natural deaths

Vaccine makes it through first hurdle, setback for antibody tests, and much more in our latest issue. This is the fifth issue of Covid-19 Report. We point you to the latest quality science on the pandemic. If you come across unfamiliar terms, there is a glossary at the bottom of the article.

CDC Cautions Against Using Antibody Tests For Decisions On Schools, Workplaces

Antibody tests often deliver false positives and shouldn’t be used as the basis for decision-making about returning to school or...

Researchers are taking inventory of drugs used to treat COVID-19

With doctors and researchers around the world searching for effective treatments for COVID-19, many drugs approved to treat other diseases are being used in hopes that they'll be effective against the virus, a use that's known as "off-label."

Clinical trial advances treatment for multiple sclerosis

Researchers conducting a clinical trial to advance the treatment of multiple sclerosis successfully applied a new drug testing methodology which allows several treatment options to be trialled at once.

Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients

CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.

Which Drugs Are Being Used To Treat COVID-19?

With doctors and researchers around the world searching for effective treatments for COVID-19, many drugs approved to treat other diseases are being used in hopes that they’ll be effective against the virus. Researchers have cataloged every use documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different treatments.

Fauci: Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as COVID-19 treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that hydroxychloroquine, a drug President Donald Trump said he has taken to ward off the coronavirus, is not an effective treatment based on the latest scientific data.

Biocon gets nod for use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID patients

IANS New Delhi Biocon Biologics has received DCGI approval for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients. The US Food and Drug Admi

Timing of COVID-19 test may be key to its accuracy: Study

The most commonly used test for COVID-19 may not always yield accurate results, and timing of the testing seems to matter significantly in the accuracy of the results, according to a study.

Biocon Biologics gets DCGI approval for emergency use of CytoSorb

US FDA recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in CoVID-19 patients

France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat Covid-19

The French government has banned the prescription of hydroxychloroquine to treat symptoms of Covid-19 because of concerns over serious health risks from taking the drug. Is it the end of the road for the wonder cure?

Biocon gets DCGI nod for device to treat critical COVID-19 patients

US FDA recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients

France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.

WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June

"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."

Beware of False Negatives in Diagnostic Testing of COVID-19

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that the chance of a false negative result — when a virus is not detected in a person who actually is, or recently has been, infected — is greater than 1 in 5 and, at times, far higher.

France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Drug promoted by Trump banned following study finding links with higher mortality rate

COVID-19 and dementia: What's the link? | TheHealthSite.com

According to a new study, having a faulty gene linked to dementia may double your risk of developing severe complications of COVID-19. Read on to know more.

Target trials support drug safety in pregnant patients

Out of concern for fetal safety, pregnant people have typically been excluded from drug trials. And when human health is on the line, drug studies assessing fetal safety in animal models may be viewed as far from definitive.

What affects the case fatality rate of COVID-19? Analysis of top 50 affected countries

Ever since the beginning of the international spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 disease, researchers have been trying to identify the risk factors that increase the chances of infection. Now, a new study published on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 discusses various potential factors and reports the observed associations.

University of Cincinnati study uncovers clues to COVID-19 in the brain

A study by University of Cincinnati researchers and three Italian institutions reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus's impact on the central nervous system.

Researchers warn against false negatives in COVID-19 diagnostic test

One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR), which uses a person's respiratory sample to detect viral particles and determine if the person may have been exposed to a virus.

Timing of COVID-19 test may be key to its accuracy, says study

The study, which analysed seven previously published studies on RT-PCR performance, adds to evidence that caution should be used in the interpretation of negative test results, the researchers said.

UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus

MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.

Severe Malaria Treatment Approved For the USA

Amivas Artesunate approved by FDA to treat severe malaria via IV injection

WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June

ZURICH, May 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug's use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.

Clues to COVID-19 in the brain uncovered in new study

A study reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus's impact on the central nervous system.

COVID-19 and Remdesivir: Facts for you | TheHealthSite.com

The rate of death among those administered this drug was 7 per cent while the figure was 11 per cent for the other group. | TheHealthSite.com

New Research: In gene linked to dementia, a correlation with severe Covid

Now, the research team has found that carrying these gene mutations doubles the risks of Covid-19 — even in people who had not developed these diseases.

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review

UK clears NHS use of Gilead’s remdesivir for COVID-19 patients

The UK medicines regulator has cleared early access to Gilead Sciences’ coronavirus drug remdesivir for people hospitalised with severe coronavirus infection, although supplies will initially be limited.

France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

PARIS: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively. The move came after two French advisory bodies and the World Health Organization warned this week that the drug — a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus —

Neurological complications of COVID-19: What is known so far?

Researchers at the São Leopoldo Mandic School of Medicine in Brazil have presented a review of the current data available on the neurological effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-9).

Study may shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on central nervous system

A study by University of Cincinnati researchers and four Italian institutions reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus's impact on the central nervous system.

Alzheimer's Gene Linked to Severe COVID-19 Risk

Part of the increased risk among people with dementia may owe to high rates of new coronavirus infections in nursing homes. But this study suggests genetics may also be a factor.

Malaria: FDA approves artesunate for injection to treat severe forms

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Frederick, Maryland company specializing in treatments for rare and neglected tropical diseases, Amivas, announced Tuesday that Artesunate for Injection 110 mg, powder and solvent for solution has received marketing approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Artesunate for Injection is indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria in adult and …

Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande

Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said

Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers

Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.

After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine

Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus

Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19

New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.

Only drug in US to treat 'severe' malaria approved by FDA, federal agency says

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced it has approved the only drug in the country to treat “severe” cases of malaria in both adults and pediatric patients. 

What To Know About That New Hydroxychloroquine Study

These past few months, there has been an intense debate over the drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been touted as a miracle treatment for COVID-19. This hype over the drug has come in spite of a lack of strong evidence showing that it works effectively against COVID-19, as well as concerns about serious side...

Number 10 'didn't notice' that officials stopped publishing the number of people being tested for Covid-19 each day as figure hasn't been announced since Friday last week

A spokesman for the Prime Minister's office said the suspension of reporting the number of people tested each day was 'not something I have noticed' when asked today.

Meta-analysis of latest second-line treatments for status epilepticus

Status epilepticus (SE) is the most common neurologic emergency, with rates estimated between 1.3 and 81 cases per 100,000 people per year.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says That Hydroxychloroquine Is ‘Ineffective’ Against The Coronavirus

‘The scientific data is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that the verdict is in on hydroxychloroquine, and that it’s ...

Tooth-Marked Bones Suggest Famished Jurassic Dinosaurs May Have Resorted To Cannibalism

In a resource-scarce ancient Colorado hungry dinosaurs would go to extreme lengths for food, even if that meant eating one of their own, a new study has fo

Dinosaurs turned to cannibalism when food was scarce, study finds

Scientists have revealed that T.Rex and other Jurassic dinosaurs often turned to cannibalism, especially if their environments were already strapped for resources

In stressed ecosystems Jurassic dinosaurs turned to scavenging, maybe even cannibalism

Among dinosaurs of ancient Colorado, scavenging and possibly cannibalism were responses to a resource-scarce environment, according to a new study.

In stressed ecosystems Jurassic dinosaurs turned to scavenging, maybe even cannibalism

Among dinosaurs of ancient Colorado, scavenging and possibly cannibalism were responses to a resource-scarce environment, according to a study published May 27, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

Dinosaurs resorted to cannibalism when food was scare, study claims

It was a dino-eat-dino world back then

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.

Dinosaurs may have turned to cannibalism in hard times, study shows

Some dinosaurs that were facing a resource-scarce environment in present-day Colorado resorted to scavenging and possibly cannibalism, a new study showed.

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.

Carnivorous Dinosaurs Like Allosaurus Were Cannibals

Tooth-marked bones show that huge flesh-eaters had no qualms about chomping their own kind when times got tough

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.

Some dinosaurs may have resorted to cannibalism when food was scarce – study

New research suggests flesh-eating creatures such as the Allosaurus may have been scavengers.

Allosaurus dinosaur suspected to be scavenging cannibal

Dinosaur-on-dinosaur dining habit revealed by scrutiny of fossil bones from Colorado site

Dinosaurs Turned to Cannibalism in Hard Times, Fossil Evidence Shows

Eating one's own kind might be considered poor taste to us humans, but it's a remarkably common survival tactic among other animals. Which is why we shouldn't be surprised that dinosaurs also turned to cannibalism on occasion.

In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism

The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period. The researchers unearthed 2,368 fossil bones including several different dinosaurs and other

In lean times, fierce dinosaur Allosaurus resorted to cannibalism

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The dreaded dinosaur Allosaurus was the scourge of the Jurassic Period landscape some 150 million years ago, an apex predator just as Tyrannosaurus rex was 80 million years later during the Cretaceous Period.

Cannibal dinosaurs resorted to eating each other when food was scarce

Bite marks on a collection of Jurassic dinosaur bones show that allosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur, sometimes ate its own kind, possibly because environmental conditions made other food scarce

Scientists Have Used Fast Radio Bursts to Find The Universe's Missing Matter

One of the biggest cosmic mysteries has just been used to investigate another huge mystery. Astronomers used powerful bursts of radio waves traced back to distant galaxies to probe the space between the stars - and revealed where the Universe's mis

Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects

Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects: Move aside, AT2018COW. There is a new astronomical transient in the universe, and it is faster, heavier and brighter at radio wavelengths than its mysterious predecessors.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Astrophysicists capture new class of transient objects

Move aside, AT2018COW. There is a new astronomical transient in the universe, and it is faster, heavier and brighter at radio wavelengths than its mysterious predecessors.

Half the matter in the universe was missing – we found it hiding in the cosmos

Cosmologists had only been able to find half the matter that should exist in the universe. With the discovery of a new astronomical phenomenon and new telescopes, researchers just found the rest.

Astronomers spot blue 'beast' of an explosion in the universe

There's a 'new beast' lurking out there in the universe.

Fast Radio Bursts Shed Light On The Universe's "Missing Matter"

Most of what exists in the universe is invisible to us. We think the universe is made of normal (baryonic) matter, dark matter, and dark energy. The subato

Mysterious Radio Bursts Reveal Missing Matter in Cosmos

sciencehabit writes: Roughly half of the "normal" matter in the universe -- the stuff that makes up stars, planets, and even us -- exists as mere wisps of material floating in intergalactic space, according to cosmologists. But astronomers had no good way to confirm that, until now. A new study has...

Two More Rare, Explosive Events Captured as 'Cow' mystery strikes back

The 'Cow' is not alone; with the help of W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea in Hawaii, astronomers have discovered two more like it - the 'Koala' and a similar mysterious bright object called CSS161010. This trio of fast blue optical transients (FBOTs) appear to be relatives, all belonging to a highly-luminous family that has a track record for surprising astronomers with their fast, powerful bursts of energy.

Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter

Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years

Two More Examples Of New Class Of Cosmic Explosions Discovered

A few years ago, researchers discovered a cosmic explosion like no other. It looked like a supernova but it was brighter and shorter-lived compared to prev

Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter

Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of "missing matter," long predicted to exist in the universe, but never before detected. The researchers have determined ...

Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter

Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of 'missing matter', long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.

Big Bang missing matter finally found in WA breakthrough needed to better map our universe

After almost 30 years of searching the universe, astronomers using WA’s state-of-the-art telescope have finally solved the mystery of “missing matter” tracing back to the Big Bang.

Strange radio signals reveal the matter hiding between galaxies

One space mystery has helped solve another, with the discovery that strange space signals called fast radio bursts can help pin down the universe’s missing matter

Experts study astronomical explosion

Deemed brighter than a supernova, it has been ejecting material at an unusually high speed

What this massive rotating disk galaxy tells us about our early universe

Current models of massive galaxy formation suggest that they evolve as part of a slow growth process, gradually increasing in size through mergers with smaller galaxies and the accumulation of clumps of hot gas. This means that most galaxies should have reached massive size relatively late in the course of the Universe’s 13.8 billion years […]

The Best Exfoliant For Hyperpigmentation & Acne Scars, From Derms

Looking for gentle exfoliation to help fade acne scars and hyperpigmentation and decrease fine lines?

This Soothing Topical Just Might Change Your Dry, Inflamed Skin

When you think of moisturizing ingredients—panthenol probably doesn't come to mind.

Why Is This Cream Called The Gold Standard By Derms? We Break Down Retin-A

From wrinkles to acne, what can't this do?

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

What is all that screen time doing to your skin?

Now you're tethered to blue light-emitting devices, are you getting drenched - and should you be more worried about damage to your skin? Here are some answers.

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help

The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.

“My Face Was On Fire”: Why You Should Never Attempt Microneedling At Home

"I don't know if my skin ever fully healed." The risks of DIY microneedling.

Apply coconut oil on your face overnight for great skin

While we are stuck at home with no access to salons and spas for that regular dose of beauty treatment, home remedies are coming to our rescue.

Is this really the elixir of youth? It took scientists years to develop, it costs £34 - Oh, and it’s got a ‘waiting list’ of 100,000 people

Claire Coleman examines the research behind No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate as the anti-ageing night serum launches at Boots stores across the UK.

The Dinosaur-Killer Asteroid May Have Hit Earth at 'Deadliest Possible' Angle

This much we knew: some 66 million years ago an asteroid roughly twice the diameter of Paris crashed into Earth, wiping out all land-dwelling dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on the planet.

Dino-dooming asteroid hit Earth at 'deadliest possible' angle

A new study suggests the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs struck earth at 60 degrees, the 'deadliest possible' angle.

Dinosaur asteroid's trajectory was 'perfect storm'

The angle at which a life-destroying space rock hit Earth 66 million years ago was particularly lethal.

Dinosaur-dooming asteroid struck earth at 'deadliest possible' angle

The simulations show that the asteroid hit Earth at an angle of about 60 degrees, which maximised the amount of climate-changing gases thrust into the upper atmosphere.

Dinosaur-killing asteroid struck at deadliest possible angle

May 27 (UPI) -- Had the asteroid that smashed into the Yucatan Peninsula, 67 million years ago, struck at a slightly more innocent angle, modern humans might be living alongside dinosaurs.

Asteroid that led to dinosaur extinction hit Earth at ‘deadliest possible angle’

Had it come from any other direction, dinosaurs might still be around today.

Dino-Killing Asteroid Hit Earth at Most 'Lethal' Angle, New Study Says

Around 66 million years ago a giant space rock hit the Earth hard destroying more than a half of life on our planet and presumably leading to the extinction of...

Tracing the trajectory of a 66 million-year-old asteroid impact

Unsurprisingly, the reconstructed angle was a worst-case scenario.

Dinosaur-Killing Chicxulub Asteroid Hit Earth at Angle of 60 Degrees

The Chicxulub impact unleashed an incredible amount of climate-changing gases into the atmosphere, triggering a chain of events that led to the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs and 75% of life on the planet.

Palliative care for heart failure patients may lower rehospitalization risk and improve outcomes

Heart failure patients who received palliative care -- focused on pain relief, emotional support and quality of life while hospitalized -- were less likely to be readmitted within six months. Palliative care lowered the risk of mechanical ventilation by about 25%.

Pediatric scoring scale helps surgeons decide whether to operate during COVID-19 delays

As health care providers observe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) affecting children differently than adults, pediatric surgeons in Chicago have modified an evaluation tool for use in pediatric patients that allows surgeons in every pediatric specialty to prioritize nonemergency ('elective') operations during all phases of the pandemic. The new pediatric-specific scoring system is presented in an 'article in press' on the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) website ahead of print.

Study finds large disparities in use of medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy

Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, Mass General researchers have found.

Surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

New research provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Follow-up treatments after opioid overdose rare among insured patients

The majority of commercially insured patients who visited the emergency department (ED) for an opioid overdose didn't receive the timely follow-up care known to help prevent a future overdose or death. Of nearly 6,500 patients treated in EDs nationwide for an overdose or other opioid-related medical complications, only 16 percent accessed opioid use disorder (OUD) medications or another form of treatment within three months of the ED visit

CU Anschutz surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

Today, new research published in Annals of Surgery from the University of Colorado Department of Surgery at the Anschutz Medical Campus provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the covid-19 pandemic.

Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy

Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Study highlights the benefits of palliative care for heart failure patients

Palliative care is valuable for heart failure patients, and, for those who are hospitalized, it can significantly lower the risk of repeated hospital admissions and the need for invasive procedures such as mechanical ventilation and defibrillator implantation, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association.

Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms

104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

'Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than Thought

A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed.

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Coronavirus infection without symptoms might be more common than previously thought, according to a study of people isolated on a cruise ship during the pandemic. More than 80% of the passengers and crew on the unnamed cruise ship who tested positive for Covid-19 were asymptomatic. The prevalence of the virus on affected cruise ships is therefore likely to be “significantly underestimated”, the study published in the journal Thorax concludes. “Strategies are needed to assess and monitor all passengers to prevent community transmission after disembarkation,” the Australia-based researchers said.

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

Prevalence of 'silent' COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought

The prevalence of 'silent' symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of cruise ship passengers during the current pandemic, and published online in the journal Thorax.

Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19

Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus

Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Study shows erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event

Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown ...

Erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event

Researchers have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown of the ozone layer that shields the Earth from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This is a newly discovered extinction mechanism with profound implications for our warming world today.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction 360 million years ago

May 27 (UPI) -- Until now, scientists weren't sure caused the Late Devonian extinction, one of five major extinction events in Earth's history.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.

Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll

More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.

Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine

PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to

New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.

Only One in Two Americans Say They’d Take a COVID-19 Vaccine

Whenever a coronavirus vaccine becomes available to the public, only 49 percent of Americans responding to a poll said they'd actually get it.

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC).

Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends

Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report

Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert

Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'

'COVID-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India'. The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran.

How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?

A series of new studies finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to ''shut off'' our sensory responses and sleep soundly.

How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?

A series of new studies by researchers at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to ''shut off'' our sensory responses and sleep soundly.

Where stress lives

Researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal with the debilitating sense of fear and anxiety that stress can evoke.

Yale researchers find where stress lives

Yale researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal with the debilitating sense of fear and anxiety that stress can evoke, Yale researchers report May 27 in the journal Nature Communications.

Study may help deal with stress-induced fear and anxiety

Yale researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal with the debilitating sense of fear and anxiety that stress can evoke, Yale researchers report May 27 in the journal Nature Communications.

A new potential target for the treatment of alcohol-withdrawal induced depression

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered that alcohol withdrawal impacts somatostatin neurons in key brain regions associated with emotional processing and addiction. The findings are significant as they suggest that somatostatin neurons may be a viable new target for the treatment of depression related to alcohol withdrawal.

Escape the Anxiety Trap

Michael Tran always thought of himself as shy and a little anxious. But in 2012, he began having debilitating panic attacks. At the time, Tran was 19, a University of Maryland sophomore. Hed get tunnel vision. His heart rate would skyrocket. Hed lose the ability to walk, stand, or do much of anything. Tran stopped going to class and dropped out within a year. He eventually went to see a doctor. I get really nervous, he told his physician. I cant perform in front of people. I cant... I get really bad anxiety driving.

5 natural home remedies for insomnia that can help you get better sleep

Insomnia is often acute, or short-term, meaning that you have occasional sleep troubles for less than three months.

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How to treat insomnia and get better sleep with self-care, therapy, or medication

Insomnia is a sleep disorder, characterized by difficulty falling and staying asleep. It requires a doctor’s diagnosis to determine the underlying cause, and can usually be treated with lifestyle changes, therapy, or medication.

A Pill for Social Pain. Really??

Is there an OTC medicine for Social Pain?

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Women who are treated for early breast cancer are twice as likely to develop and die from the disease up to 20 years later, new study shows

Researchers looked at 35,024 women in England diagnosed as having cancerous cells in the milk ducts by the NHS breast screening programme from when it began in 1988 until March 2014.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

Allowing volunteers to be deliberately infected with coronavirus for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, an expert has said.Dr Adair Richards at the University of Warwick has developed a set of ethical guidelines to help researchers on how to approach deliberately infecting volunteers who have been given a vaccine candidate with Covid-19.He suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

Potential guidelines for ethically infecting vaccine volunteers with coronavirus

A University of Warwick researcher suggests this may significantly speed up the process of vaccine development and potentially save many lives.

COVID-19 vaccine development: New guidelines for ethical approach to infecting trial volunteers

Allowing consenting volunteers to be deliberately infected with COVID-19 for the purposes of developing a vaccine could be done ethically and potentially speed up its development, a University of Warwick researcher has argued in new research.

American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All

American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv

US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?

This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?

America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.

'Nature's antifreeze' provides formula for more durable concrete

Secrets to cementing the sustainability of our future infrastructure may come from nature, such as proteins that keep plants and animals from freezing in extremely cold conditions. CU Boulder researchers ...

'Nature's antifreeze' provides formula for more durable concrete

Secrets to cementing the sustainability of our future infrastructure may come from nature, such as proteins that keep plants and animals from freezing in extremely cold conditions. CU Boulder researchers have discovered that a synthetic molecule based on natural antifreeze proteins minimizes freeze-thaw damage and increases the strength and durability of concrete, improving the longevity of new infrastructure and decreasing carbon emissions over its lifetime.

A bio-inspired addition to concrete stops the damage caused by freezing and thawing

Concrete is one of the most durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it has a weakness -- ice -- which can cause it to crumble. Now, inspired by organisms that survive in sub-zero environments, researchers in Colorado are introducing polymer molecules with anti-freezing abilities into concrete. The method, which tests if the new concrete can stop the damage caused by freezing and thawing, appears in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science on May 27, 2020.

'Nature's antifreeze' provides formula for more durable concrete

Secrets to cementing the sustainability of our future infrastructure may come from nature, such as proteins that keep plants and animals from freezing in extremely cold conditions. Researchers have discovered that a synthetic molecule based on natural antifreeze proteins minimizes freeze-thaw damage and increases the strength and durability of concrete, improving the longevity of new infrastructure and decreasing carbon emissions over its lifetime.

A bio-inspired addition to concrete stops the damage caused by freezing and thawing

Concrete is one of the most durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it has a weakness -- ice -- which can cause it to crumble. Now, inspired by organisms that survive in sub-zero environments, researchers are introducing polymer molecules with anti-freezing abilities into concrete.

How India's lockdown has affected mental health

India’s public landscape has transformed dramatically over the last couple of months, with the most prolonged lockdown that the present generation can remember. Declared on March 24, 2020, the lockdown ensured that hundreds of millions of people were effectively confined to home, except when they ventured out, armed with a self-attested affidavit, to stock up on essentials.

Anxiety needs global health attention

Identifying anxiety in those with depression could be key to developing successful programmes for tackling mental health problems in low and middle income countries (LMICs), according to a new study.

Study: High level of anxiety is linked to depression

Led by King's College London in collaboration with the University of Zimbabwe and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and published in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine journal, the research examined a group of people with depression in Zimbabwe and found that people are nearly three times more likely to suffer this illness long-term if they also have a high level of anxiety.

Do COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Depend on Your Upbringing?

Specific character traits and attachment styles are likely to make some individuals more susceptible to psychological distress than others.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Cannabis was by far and away the most common substance involved in drugs offences at schools in the last four years, according to the 21 police forces in England and Wales with relevant information.Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police:– Cannabis: Class BCannabis accounted for more than nine in every 10 (92%) of the 2,074 drugs involved in the figures. It is the most used illegal drug in England, according to the NHS, and can be taken in multiple ways – including being smoked in spliffs. The drug is also known as marijuana, ganja, grass and weed, and has hallucinogenic qualities.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

Drugs in schools: What they are and what they do

Here is a guide to some of the more popular drugs seized by police.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

Evolution of human speech traces back to ancient ancestors of chimpanzees

In a study conducted by a group of researchers, one of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication.

Chimps Smack Their Lips in Rhythms Uncannily Similar to Human Language

The way chimpanzees smack their lips together has a similar rhythm to human speech, and a new study suggests this could be a clue to where our ancestors got their knack for language.

Fife research of chimpanzees helping to trace the evolution of human speech

Scientists say they have uncovered new evidence of how human language originated by studying the lip-smacking gestures of chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee communication provides clues to human speech-rhythm evolution

One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication, in a study conducted by a group of researchers led by the University of Warwick.

Simple and readily available saline solution can reliably transport COVID-19 samples to testing labs

In a new peer-reviewed study appearing in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, investigators report that a simple salt solution commonly found in hospitals and clinical laboratories, phosphate buffered saline (PBS), can be used as a medium to reliably transport coronavirus-contaminated specimens to the testing laboratory for periods of up to 18 hours, which is often needed in busy clinical settings.

Simple salt solution can help transport COVID-19 samples to testing laboratories

In a new peer-reviewed study appearing in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, investigators report that a simple salt solution commonly found in hospitals and clinical laboratories, phosphate buffered saline (PBS), can be used as a medium to reliably transport coronavirus-contaminated specimens to the testing laboratory for periods of up to 18 hours, which is often needed in busy clinical settings.

Simple and readily available saline solution can reliably transport COVID-19 samples to testing labs

In the face of dwindling supplies of virus transport media, cheap and readily available phosphate buffered saline can be used to safely store and transport coronavirus samples for up to 18 hours, researchers report.

Researchers develop rapid electro-optical test to identify COVID-19 carriers

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Prof. Gabby Sarusi has developed a one-minute electro-optical test of nose, throat, or breath samples that will identify both asymptomatic and affected carriers of the COVID-19 virus in under one minute with greater than 90% accuracy.

Scientists use microneedle patches to extract the skin’s interstitial fluid

The interstitial fluid is a major component of the liquid environment in the body and fills the spaces between the body's cells.

Extraction of skin interstitial fluid using microneedle patches

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute enhance tool for extraction of samples used in monitoring patient health. Improvements were made in material type, preparation, and needle design.

Extraction of skin interstitial fluid using microneedle patches

Interstitial fluid is a major component of the liquid environment in the body and fills the spaces between the body's cells. In contrast, blood circulates only within the circulatory vessels of the body ...

Urine test for kidney stones gives results in 30 minutes

A new simpler urine test that could be done in a doctor’s office or even at home would give people with kidney stones results in as little as 30 minutes.

Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'

Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.

People become ‘steadily less lonely’ as they age – study

Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.

A person’s age, gender, culture interact to predict loneliness

Young people, men and people in "individualistic" societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.

Age, gender and culture 'predict loneliness'

Young people, men and people in 'individualistic' societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.

German choirs silenced as singing branded virus risk

Hardly considered an extreme activity up to now, singing – especially choral singing – is quickly earning a reputation in the pandemic as about the most dangerous thing you can do

German choirs silenced as singing branded virus risk

When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern, with fewer than 50 confirmed cases in the German capital.

Can choral singing spread COVID-19?

German choirs silenced as singing branded coronavirus risk

German choirs silenced as singing branded virus risk

BERLIN, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - When the Berlin Cathedral Choir gathered for a rehearsal on March 9, the new coronavirus was still a distant concern, with fewer than 50 confirmed cases in the German capital.

A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease

The collection of oral bacteria in daily e-cigarette users' mouths is teeming with potent infection-causing organisms that put vapers at substantial risk for ailments ranging from gum disease to cancer, researchers found.

Electronic cigarettes trigger an inflammatory response that may set the stage for gum disease

The oral microbiomes of 25 otherwise healthy participants who use e-cigarettes daily closely match those seen in patients with gum disease, a new study shows. The results suggest that e-cigarettes trigger a proinflammatory response, coating commensal bacteria in the mouth with a layer of slime that makes them unrecognizable to the body and prevents the

Study Finds Vaping Puts an ‘Incredible Amount of Stress’ on Mouth Bacteria

Vaping’s potential harms may extend beyond the lungs, a new study published on Wednesday in Science Advances suggests. Looking at the mouths of young healthy vapers, the study found evidence of drastic changes to the oral microbiome – changes that could raise their future risk of gum disease.

Vaping for just a few months puts young, healthy people at risk of oral health problems including gum disease and cancer, study shows

A study from Ohio State University found vaping for only a short period of time, just a handful of months, can lead to significant health problems such as gum disease and oral cancer.

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed smart electronic glasses (e-glasses) that not only monitor a person's brain waves and body movements, but also can function as sunglasses and allow users to control a video game with eye motions.

Smart e-glasses monitor person's brain waves and body movements, control video game

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health.

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video game

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting ...

Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video games

Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can't provide more detailed data about the wearer's health. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed smart electronic glasses (e-glasses) that not only monitor a person's brain waves and body movements, but also can function as sunglasses and allow users to control a video game with eye motions.

Heyyyy Duuuuuude: Researchers Study 100 Billion Tweets To Characterize “Stretchable Words”

We’re all guilty of typing a 'hahahaha' every now and then (even if we’re not actually laughing) or a 'suuuuuuure' (when we’re definitely not sure of somet

Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media

An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as 'duuuuude,' 'heyyyyy,' or 'noooooooo.'

Exploring the use of 'stretchable' words in social media

An investigation of Twitter messages reveals new insights and tools for studying how people use stretched words, such as "duuuuude," "heyyyyy," or "noooooooo." Tyler Gray and colleagues at the University ...

Yeeessss duuuuude! Twitter users stretch words to modify their meaning, study shows

Twitter users stretch words such as 'yes', 'dude' and 'hey' to modify their meaning, according to researchers who analysed 100 billion tweets.

Giving good bacteria to stressed mothers prevents autism-like disorder in offspring

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

Rat Study Suggests "Good Bacteria" Could Relieve Autism-like Symptoms in Pregnancy

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

Exposure to ‘good bacteria’ during pregnancy prevents autism-like syndrome in babies

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring.

Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy buffers risk of autism-like syndrome

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study.

Children's temperament traits affect their motor skills

A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organised sports. Additionally, the study provided information about the importance of temperament traits for motor skills.

Children's temperament traits affect their motor skills

A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organized sports. Additionally, the study provided information about the importance of temperament traits for motor skills.

Participation in organized sports can improve children's motor skills

A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organized sports.

Children's temperament traits positively associated with motor skills

A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children's motor skills benefitted if a child was older and participated in organized sports.

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Research finds concerning drop in US colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

SAN FRANCISCO: New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as US physicians and patients halted ...

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

(Reuters) - New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

IBS researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper (~30×21 cm2), which is roughly the same size as US legal.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

Just as cloning in biology allows for the creation of one or more replicas of the exact same genes, seeded growth in chemistry can produce a very large metal foil with the exact same surface texture as ...

Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations

A new paper in Nature Communications shows the ability to store and process information was as critical to the growth of early human societies as it is today.

Information drove development of early states

Who could imagine a 21st century without data? Sophisticated information processing is key to the way societies function today. And it turns out it was also critical to the evolution of early states. ...

Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations

A new article shows the ability to store and process information was as critical to the growth of early human societies as it is today.

Wada turns to Artificial Intelligence to detect athletes who have consumed banned substances: Report

The doping body also grappling with the ethical issues around the technology.

WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers

With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to dete

WADA looks to artificial intelligence to catch dopers

More sports News: With sports around the world shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the World Anti-Doping Agency is looking to artificial intelligence as a new way to

Algorithm speeds up ocean search-and-rescue missions

A new algorithm can predict where people or objects lost at sea will float. That could make life-saving search-and-rescue operations much faster.

Search-and-rescue algorithm identifies hidden'traps' in ocean waters

Researchers at MIT, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and Virginia Tech have developed a technique that they hope will help first responders quickly zero in on regions of the sea where missing objects or people are likely to be.

Mathematics can save lives at sea

Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to vessel and airplane accidents. Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive plummets ...

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership

The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.

Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership

The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.

Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership

The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.

Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history

A ZSL study published in Nature Communications today maps the evolutionary history of the world's terrestrial vertebrates—amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles—for the first time, exploring how ...

Humans Are on Their Way to Annihilating 50 Billion Years of Evolutionary History

Some of our weirdest and most wonderful species are likely next in line for the sixth mass extinction during the current human-fuelled crisis.

Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals

Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals: Updating Our Bullish View For Recent Events - Still A BUY

We remain bullish on RCKT - a gene therapy biotechnology company with a considerable amount of news flow anticipated during the next 12 months. We first highlig

Athersys: Fare Well

Athersys' take on cell therapy has significant advantages but is unproven to this point. Athersys' longstanding and vitally important lead program focusing on t

Agenus 1181 Is A Potential Cancer Game Changer

Agenus AGEN1181 may work better than Yervoy. More data is expected Friday, May 29, at ASCO. iNKT cell therapy also looks promising.

The risk of wildfires increases with warm, dry conditions(NOAA satellite photo showing cloud of smoke from wildfire in western Greenland)

Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday. "We have seen satellite observations of active fires that hint that 'zombie' fires might

Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic

Dormant "zombie fires" scattered across the Arctic region—remnants of record blazes last year—may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry Spring, scientists warned Wednesday.

Scientists warn of 'zombie fires' in the Arctic

Dormant 'zombie fires' scattered across the Arctic region -- remnants of record blazes last year -- may be coming to life after an unusually warm and dry spring, scientists warned Wednesday.

Scientists discover two anti-inflammatory drugs that inhibit COVID-19 infection

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid spread, the scientific community has been working on developing an effective treatment for the virus responsible for the disease.

PKU-led team found effective SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies

A joint research team led by Sunney Xie, Director of Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics (ICG) at Peking University (PKU) has identified multiple highly potent neutralizing antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of the respiratory disease COVID-19.

Two anti-inflammatory drugs found that inhibit the replication of the COVID-19 virus

Researchers at the URV have used computer techniques to analyse whether 6,466 drugs authorized by various drug agencies for both human and veterinary use could be used to inhibit the M-pro enzyme. The study demonstrates that a human and a veterinary anti-inflammatory drug - Carprofen and Celecoxib - inhibit a key enzyme in the replication and transcription of the virus responsible for COVID-19. The results of the work have been validated by the initiative COVIDMoonshot.

More than a third of Americans are showing clinical signs of anxiety or depression amid the coronavirus pandemic, Census Bureau finds

More than one in three Americans are showing clinical signs of anxiety, depression, or both, according to the US Census Bureau, which began administering a weekly survey in late April to measure the social and economic impacts of the pandemic.

More than a third of Americans are showing clinical signs of anxiety or depression amid the coronavirus pandemic, Census Bureau finds

Anxiety and depression rates were highest among young adults, women, and poor people, the US Census Bureau found.

More than a third of Americans are showing clinical signs of anxiety or depression amid the coronavirus pandemic, Census Bureau finds, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

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The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall

Scientists have identified the mechanism behind the reduction in precipitation after volcanic eruptions. Volcano-induced El Niño amplifies the reduction in precipitation. Safety of geoengineering that mimic volcanoes is not guaranteed.

Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall

POSTECH Professor Seung-Ki Min's joint research team identifies the mechanism behind the reduction in precipitation after volcanic eruptions. Volcano-induced El Niño amplifies the reduction in precipitation. Safety of geoengineering that mimic volcanoes is not guaranteed.

Volcanic eruptions reduce global rainfall

Climate change is occurring all over the globe as a 1°C increase in Earth's temperature has led to the rise in the sea level, melting of the Arctic ice, and unseasonable heat waves and heavy snow. To ...

Study finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates

Geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.

A (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates

Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago—at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally ...

Yale finds a (much) earlier birth date for tectonic plates

Yale geophysicists reported that Earth's ever-shifting, underground network of tectonic plates was firmly in place more than 4 billion years ago -- at least a billion years earlier than scientists generally thought.

Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers

US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Pharmacies Preparing For Increased Flu Shot Demand

Influenza vaccines do not protect people against COVID-19 disease

Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at U.S. pharmacies, drugmakers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.

First-Ever 3D Map of the Heart's Neurons

Scientists have collaborated to build an unprecedented 3D map of the heart's neurons, something that may prove extremely useful in understanding heart attacks and other cardiac conditions in more depth.

Creating the first 3D map of the heart's 'brain'

The heart has its own mini-brain called the intracardiac nervous system (ICN), which fine tunes external autonomic signals and keeps the heart pumping smoothly. The ICN consists of a layer of neurons distributed around the heart that control various cardiac functions.

Scientists Create 3D Map of Rat Heart’s Neurons

An international team of researchers has created a comprehensive anatomical 3D map and molecular profile of the rat intracardiac nervous system (ICN).

Collision of galaxies may have spurred our solar system's formation

WASHINGTON, May 27 — A violent event on a colossal scale — the crash of two galaxies — may have paved the way for our solar system's birth. A star-formation binge in the Milky Way spanning the time when the solar system was born more than 4.5 billion years ago was apparently precipitated by...

Collision of galaxies may have spurred our solar system's formation

A violent event on a colossal scale - the crash of two galaxies - may have paved the way for our solar system's birth. A star-formation binge in the Milky Way spanning the time when the solar system

Collision of galaxies may have spurred our solar system's formation

Collis­ion disrup­ted our galaxy’s steady pace of star format­ion

Try these yoga asanas for a better sleep | TheHealthSite.com

Yoga is known to have a calming effect on your mind. Here we are with a list of a few poses for you to improve your snooze time and quality. | TheHealthSite.com

Simple yoga asanas for women's health

Women are expert multi-taskers juggling between many responsibilities at any given time. Considering the size of the load that they carry, women should do what it takes to remain stress-free and

6 Types Of Pushups & How They Strengthen Different Parts Of Your Body

These variations will help you get stronger, stat.

Under pressure, black holes feast

A new study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure. It has been known for some time that when distant galaxies -- and the supermassive black holes within their cores -- aggregate into clusters, these clusters create a volatile, highly pressurized environment. Individual galaxies falling into clusters are often deformed during the process and begin to resemble cosmic jellyfish.

Under pressure, black holes feast

A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure.

Under pressure, black holes feast

A new, Yale-led study shows that some supermassive black holes actually thrive under pressure. It has been known for some time that when distant galaxies -- and the supermassive black holes within their cores -- aggregate into clusters, these clusters create a volatile, highly pressurized environment. Individual galaxies falling into clusters are often deformed during the process and begin to resemble cosmic jellyfish.

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

In many social species, including humans, even if large group sizes provide competitive advantages over smaller neighboring groups, the preponderant role of adult males in territoriality has often been ...

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

Researchers of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, extensively studied several neighboring groups of western chimpanzees and their findings reveal that females and even the entire group may play a more important role in between-group competition than previously thought. They found that even though adult males seem important in territory increase, territory maintenance and competitive advantage over neighbors act through the entire group in this population of chimpanzees in the Taï National Park.

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

Researchers have extensively studied several neighboring groups of western chimpanzees and their findings reveal that females and even the entire group may play a more important role in between-group competition than previously thought. They found that even though adult males seem important in territory increase, territory maintenance and competitive advantage over neighbors act through the entire group in this population of chimpanzees in the Taï National Park.

These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS

University at Buffalo chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS—dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.

These tiny, self-assembling traps capture PFAS

A study shows that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS -- dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.

Tiny, self-assembling traps capture dangerous pollutants, PFAS

A study shows that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS -- dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.

Artificial intelligence reveals mechanism for kin selection in a wild primate

More like mom or dad? Human babies always get this curious look on their face combined with the question whom the child resembles most. The answers vary depending on the degree of kinship, gender and ...

Same father, same face

Artificial intelligence reveals mechanism for kin selection in a wild primate.

AI reveals mechanism for kin selection in a wild primate

More like mom or dad? Human babies always get this curious look in their faces combined with the question of whom the child resembles most. The answers vary depending on the degree of kinship, gender and the time of assessment. Mandrills, monkeys living in Equatorial Africa, may recognize facial features coding relatedness better than humans. Scientists showed by using up-to-date artificial intelligence (AI) that half-sisters, who have the same father look more alike than half-sisters who share the same mother. The paternal half-sisters also have closer social relationships with each other than unrelated mandrills. This result provided the first evidence suggesting that interindividual resemblance has been selected to signal paternal kinship.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Researchers discover ear infections in the remains of ancient humans living in Levant

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Cyclones can damage even distant reefs

Big and strong cyclones can harm coral reefs as far as 1000 kilometres away from their paths, new research shows.

Cyclones can damage even distant reefs

Big and strong cyclones can harm coral reefs as far as 1000 kilometres away from their paths, new research shows. A study led by Dr Marji Puotinen from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) sounds a warning about the way strong cyclone winds build extreme seas that affect coral reefs in Australia and around the world.

Cyclones can damage even distant reefs

Big and strong cyclones can harm coral reefs as far as 1000 kilometers away from their paths, new research shows. A new study sounds a warning about the way strong cyclone winds build extreme seas that affect coral reefs in Australia and around the world.

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these ...

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these replacements are increasingly coming under fire themselves. To get a handle on the scope of the problem, scientists have been studying how widely these chemicals have contaminated the environment. Now, researchers report in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology that, in one case, they have dispersed more broadly than previously realized.

Winds spread PFAS pollution far from a manufacturing facility

Concerns about environmental and health risks of some fluorinated carbon compounds used to make non-stick coatings and fire-fighting foams have prompted manufacturers to develop substitutes, but these replacements are increasingly coming under fire themselves. To get a handle on the scope of the problem, scientists have been studying how widely these chemicals have contaminated the environment. Now, researchers report that, in one case, they have dispersed more broadly than previously realized.

Patterns in crop data reveal new insight about plants and their environments

A new study unearthed patterns in datasets collected on rice plants across Asia that allowed researchers to develop a matrix to predict the traits of rice plants depending on their genetics and environment. The approach could lead to better predictability in crop production.

Patterns in crop data reveal new insight about plants and their environments

A new study unearthed patterns in datasets collected on rice plants across Asia that allowed researchers to develop a matrix to predict the traits of rice plants depending on their genetics and environment. The approach could lead to better predictability in crop production.

Patterns in crop data reveal new insight about plants and their environments

A recently published study led by Iowa State University scientists applied a fresh perspective to vast amounts of data on rice plants to find better ways to predict plant performance and new insights ...

How one year's HSC results can help a whole school

Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.

How one year's HSC results can help a whole school

Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.

COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India

The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far. 

COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.

Study reports nursing home hip fracture rates stay persistently high

A recent study of hip fracture rates in nursing homes in the U.S. reports a slight rise in the rate of hip fractures among long-stay residents in recent years. Researchers looked at data collected between 2007 and 2015 and found, despite a dip in 2013, rates have begun to rise again even though long-stay nursing home admissions have declined.

Despite extended nursing home admissions, hip fracture rates remain persistently high

A recent study of hip fracture rates in nursing homes in the U.S. reports a slight rise in the rate of hip fractures among long-stay residents in recent years.

Dairy products ineffective in preventing bone loss or fractures during menopause transition

Dairy products provide more bone-beneficial nutrients than any other food group. Yet a new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation shows that during the menopause transition, when bone loss is accelerated, they offer little benefit in preventing bone mineral density loss or fractures.

Dairy consumption ineffective in preventing age-related bone loss or fractures

Dairy products provide more bone-beneficial nutrients than any other food group. Yet a new study based on data from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone loss is accelerated, they offer little benefit in preventing bone mineral density loss or fractures. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Study shows global prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

Four of ten adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

People Who Have Had Mild Covid-19 Appear To Have Some Immunity

Even people who experienced mild symptoms of Covid-19 could still have acquired immunity for several weeks or more, according to a new study in French heal

Altered sense of taste present in half of COVID-19 cases

A systematic review of COVID-19 cases finds nearly half of patients reported changes to or complete loss of their sense of taste. The finding furthers the evidence that changes in taste are a valid screening tool for COVID-19.

NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing

The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Bertha as it was organizing.

NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing

The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical ...

A potential explanation for urban smog: Aerosol particle growth higher in cold climates

The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under laboratory conditions, researchers at CERN in Switzerland ...

A potential explanation for urban smog

The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days.

No-deductible preventive drugs can reduce out-of-pocket costs for diabetic patients

For patients with diabetes - especially those with lower incomes - preventive drug lists (PDLs) of essential medications available with no deductible can reduce out-of-pocket costs while increasing use of important treatments, reports a study in a June supplement to Medical Care.

No-deductible preventive drugs lower costs, increase medication use for low-income diabetes patients

For patients with diabetes -- especially those with lower incomes -- preventive drug lists (PDLs) of essential medications available with no deductible can reduce out-of-pocket costs while increasing use of important treatments, reports a study in a June supplement to Medical Care. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase is required for stem cell differentiation, organogenesis in animals

New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function ...

Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase required for stem cell differentiation in animals

New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function of the Na/K-ATPase.

Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses

Men are overrepresented not only in number but in high-ranking positions within the physics community, according to a new study published May 26 in the journal Physics Education Research. A research team led by Katherine Quinn, Ph.D. '19, and Natasha Holmes, the Ann S. Bowers Assistant Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, examined gender roles in undergraduate physics lab classes as a step toward removing systematic gender biases in the field.

Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses

A robust body of research examines and addresses gender discrepancies in many fields, but physics is not one of them, Cornell researchers have found.

Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean

Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers

Study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating rivers and ocean

A major UK government-funded research study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.

Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study

The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.

French study bolsters hopes antibodies protect against COVID-19, even after mild infections

Researchers at France's Pasteur Institute and university hospitals in Strasbourg said Tuesday that in a study of 160 doctors and nurses who experienced mild cases of COVID-19, all but one developed antibodies that could prevent reinfection within two weeks. The preliminary findings, not yet peer-reviewed, bolstered hopes that patients who survive the new coronavirus, even if they never got seriously ill, would be protected. Almost all of the volunteers in the study had produced antibodies capable of neutralizing the virus within 41 days. Pasteur's Arnaud Fontanet and his colleagues suggested that the findings support the use of antibody tests. Peter Weber

In latest U-turn, China says Covid-19 virus had 'multiple origins'

China has come under increasing global pressure over lack of transparency in its handling of the coronavirus pandemic

China says Covid-19 virus had ‘multiple origins’

In what seems to be an absolutely new theory, Chinese scientists have said that the novel coronavirus may not have its origin in the Wuhan seafood market, which allegedly caused the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic. �People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, revealed on Wednesday that new evidence suggests ‘multiple origins of the transmission of the virus’.

COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund allows coronavirus research in Ontario and London

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition. It occurs when the body's response to an infection is out of balance, triggering hyperinflammation that can damage multiple organs.

£4m funding for St Andrews firm developing ‘revolutionary’ drug to prevent and treat Covid-19

A St Andrews University spin out company has raised £4 million to allow clinical tests on a revolutionary drug that could prevent and treat Covid-19.

Antibody drug tech firm AbCellera raises $105 million as it works on COVID-19

(Reuters) - Canadian drug discovery technology company AbCellera, which analyzes and identifies antibodies for pharmaceutical companies working on a coronavirus treatment and other medicines, said on Wednesday it had raised $105 million in funds.

Vancouver biotech firm AbCellera raises US$105-million as it focuses on COVID-19 research

It is the second financial boost this month for AbCellera, which has partnered with several of the world’s largest drug companies, as well as the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency

New portable technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes, researchers say

New technology can detect an anti-virus antibody in just 20 minutes, according to researchers in Japan. If a suitable reagent is developed, they say that the tech could be used to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Amid COVID-19, Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Antivirus Antibody in Just 20 Minutes

Researchers hopeful of detecting coronavirus antibodies in just 20 minutes after THIS tool conducts rapid on-site bio tests

Astronomers recategorize asteroid-like comet

Recently discovered object 2019 LD2, originally believed to be the first cometary "Jupiter Trojan" asteroid by astronomers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Institute for Astronomy turns out to ...

Turns Out That ‘Active’ Object in Jupiter’s Orbit Is a Comet in Disguise

Astronomers were abuzz last week following the discovery of an active asteroid in Jupiter’s orbit, in what was thought to be a new type of celestial object. Follow-up investigations have revealed it to be a regular comet, albeit one in a misleading orbit.

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

How long are your afternoon naps? It shouldn't be more than 30mins, an expert on BBC's The Science of Sleep says, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - You also shouldn't be sacrificing sleep to shop online, because you might end up buying more things that you don't actually need.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

How long are your afternoon naps? It shouldn’t be more than 30mins, an expert on BBC’s The Science of Sleep says

Stayed up last night to catch up on the hottest drama series? With working from home becoming a norm, chances are, you’ll be tempted to take a nap during your lunch break.

Bertha weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina

(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression but was still expected to bring heavy rain and possibly life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.

Tropical storm makes landfall, bringing heavy rain to South Carolina

MIAMI: A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast ...

Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close

NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count

Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close

Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.

Oxygen-excess oxides in Earth's mid-mantle facilitate the ascent of deep oxygen

Subduction of hydrous materials imposes great influence on the structure, dynamics, and evolution of our planet. However, it is largely unclear how subducting slabs chemically interact with the middle ...

Oxygen-excess oxides in Earth's mid-mantle facilitate the ascent of deep oxygen

Under the conditions of Earth's middle mantle, scientists discovered an oxygen-excess phase, (Mg,Fe)2O3+δ (0 < δ < 1) that can be formed with under-saturated water at >1000 kilometers depths. Those oxygen-excess materials may have long-termly oxidized the shallow mantle and the crust, which is essential to allow free oxygen to build up in Earth's atmosphere.

Pregnancy reprograms breast cells, reducing cancer risk

Women who are pregnant before the age of 25 have a decreased risk of breast cancer throughout their lives. Searching for the mechanism behind this life-saver, CSHL researchers discovered that pregnancy reprograms the breast cells to turn off a cancer gene and turn on a gene that arrests cell growth.

Findings provide new insights into future cancer treatment

An early age of pregnancy (25 years and younger) is known to reduce the overall risk of breast cancer by over 30%. CSHL Assistant Professor Camila dos Santos spent several years teasing out the molecular details behind the protective effects of pregnancy.

Researchers Identify 19 New Genetic Variants for Problematic Drinking

An international team of scientists has identified 29 independent genetic risk variants -- 19 of them novel -- linked to problematic alcohol use and revealed genetic relationships with numerous other traits.

Scientists find more genes linked to problem drinking

It was already known that genetics can play a role in drinking problems, but now researchers have identified additional gene variants that could help identify many more at-risk people.

[LOOK] Mars Lost Its Original Atmosphere; Here's Why

Five years after NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered into orbit around Mars, data from the mission has led to the creation of a map of electric current systems in the Martian atmosphere.

Researchers Create Map of Electric Currents in Magnetosphere of Mars

Using five years of magnetic field data obtained by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, a team of scientists has created the first-ever map of the electric current systems in the Martian induced magnetosphere.

Minuscule tracking devices give unprecedented peek into how cells change with time

For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.

Study offers new insight into how cells fuse

Scientists have known for a decade that cells that fuse with others to perform their essential functions - such as muscle cells that join together to make fibers - form long projections that invade the territory of their fusion partners.

The eye initiates an immune response in the lens after injury

The lens of the eye is an unusual organ. Unlike most of the body's organs, blood vessels don't reach the lens. If they did, they'd obscure our vision and we wouldn't be able to see.

Immune Protection of Lens in Eye Injury Challenges Idea of Immune Isolation

Researchers have discovered that the eye launces an immune response in the lens after injury, challenging the accepted scientific dogma that the lens is shut out from the immune protection.

What We've Learned About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than was once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

What We Know About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than they once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

How do dogs help us adjust to social distancing and other COVID-19 challenges? 

Brian Hare, Ph.D. professor of evolutionary anthropology and director of Duke Canine Cognition Center, discussed how dogs help people to adjust to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Dominant Alpha Humans Don't Garner Dogs' Respect and Trust

Free-ranging dogs form packs resembling wolf packs, but homed dogs and their humans don't establish these sorts of groups.

Overweight Youth May Face Increased Risk From COVID-19

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young, you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Overweight? Youth Might Not Protect You From COVID-19

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Human growth hormone treatment after ACL injury may prevent loss of muscle strength

A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery may prevent the loss of muscle strength and weakness.

Human growth hormone treatment after ACL injury may prevent loss of muscle strength

A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery may prevent the loss of muscle strength and weakness.

Fishing less could be a win for both lobstermen and endangered whales

A new study by researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) found that New England's historic lobster fishery may turn a higher profit by operating with less gear in the water and a shorter season.

Fishing less could be a win for both lobstermen and endangered whales

A new study found that New England's historic lobster fishery may turn a higher profit by operating with less gear in the water and a shorter season.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through ''measles parties'' designed to purposely infect children. The study has implications for the future, as vaccination rates plummet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through 'measles parties' designed to purposely infect children.

New clues to deep earthquake mystery

A new understanding of our planet's deepest earthquakes could help unravel one of the most mysterious geophysical processes on Earth.

New clues to deep earthquake mystery

A new understanding of our planet's deepest earthquakes could help unravel one of the most mysterious geophysical processes on Earth.

Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows

Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.

Study shows domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home

A UCLA-led research team has found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March. The scholars, who are leaders in applying mathematics to interpret and make sense of police crime data, predict the incidence should gradually decrease as people return to normal routines, but would likely increase again if there is a second wave of COVID-19 infections that prompts new stay-at-home orders.

Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests

Tropical forests contain some of the most biodiverse and dynamic ecosystems in the world. Environmental conditions such as precipitation, temperature, and soils shape the biota of the landscape. This ...

Airborne science discovers complex geomorphic controls on Bornean forests

Using tree chemistry maps, high-resolution topography data, and computer models, researchers have uncovered new insights into the processes behind how life coevolved with our planet.

Excess of Aldosterone hormone common cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosteronism is a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which causes high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

Excess Of Aldosterone Hormone Common Cause Of High BP

In a game-changing study, researchers have discovered that excess aldosterone production is a common and unrecognised cause of high blood … Excess Of Aldosterone Hormone Common Cause Of High BP Read More »

Homemade cloth masks can reduce COVID-19 spread: Study

Cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, can reduce transmission of Covid-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent

Homemade cloth masks can reduce COVID-19 spread: Study

Toronto - Cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, can reduce transmission of Covid-19 by blocking up to 99 per cent of infectious particles, say researchers.

UVA researchers discover essential key to hearing sensitivity in the inner ear

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is shedding light on the biological architecture that lets us hear – and on a genetic disorder that causes both deafness and blindness.

The Molecular Motors That Make Mammalian Hearing Incredibly Sensitive

New research has shed light on the molecular motors underlying our ability to hear and the role that they can play in genetic hearing loss.

The number of people who clean their phones daily in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.

The number of people who clean their phones in the US may have doubled due to Covid-19

Most modern phones are made of materials on which pathogens, Covid-19 included, can survive on for up to 120 hours. Accordingly, bodies such as the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that they be cleaned once a day. New research suggests that up to 44% of users do so now, compared to about half this number prior to the pandemic.

The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear

How could the tiny parts of the ear adapt independently to the diverse functional and environmental regimes encountered in mammals? A group of researchers from the University of Vienna and the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research proposed a new explanation for this puzzle. They suggest that the incorporation of the bones of the primary jaw joint into the ear has considerably increased the genetic, regulatory, and developmental complexity of the mammalian ear.

The evolutionary puzzle of the mammalian ear

How could the tiny parts of the ear adapt independently to the diverse functional and environmental regimes encountered in mammals? A group of researchers proposed a new explanation for this puzzle. They suggest that the incorporation of the bones of the primary jaw joint into the ear has considerably increased the genetic, regulatory, and developmental complexity of the mammalian ear.

Initial Upper Paleolithic technology reached North China by around 41,000 years ago

A wave of new technology in the Late Paleolithic had reached North China by around 41,000 years ago, according to a study published May 27, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Fei Peng of the ...

Initial Upper Paleolithic technology reached North China by ~41,000 years ago

A wave of new technology in the Late Paleolithic had reached North China by around 41,000 years ago.

Doxycycline ineffective at shrinking aortic aneurysms in two-year study

Patients with a vascular condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm did not benefit from taking the common antibiotic doxycycline for two years to shrink the aneurysm when compared to those who took a placebo, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Doxycycline is not effective in reducing the growth of abdominal aortic aneurysm

A new landmark study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) found that patients with a vascular condition, called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, received no benefits from taking a common antibiotic drug to reduce inflammation.

No laughing matter

A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning. The study, 'Linguistics in General Education: Expanding Linguistics Course Offerings through Core Competency Alignment,' will be published in the June 2020 issue of the scholarly journal Language. An advance version of the article may be found at https://www.linguisticsociety.org/sites/default/files/LSA962101_0.pdf.

New linguistic findings on the prevalence of 'LOL'

A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning.

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.

Top vaccine scientist says coronavirus is ‘almost perfectly human adapted’

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is “almost perfectly human adapted” — lending credence to the possibility it was man-made in a Chinese lab, a top Australian vaccine researcher

Creating Artificial Gravity in Space to Explore Beyond our Moon

If we plan to take long journeys through space or colonize other planets, the first step is going to be figuring out how to create artificial gravity in space.

IMMUNITY BOOSTING AAVA ALKALINE WATER EXTENDS HELPING HAND DURING THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS

The Coronavirus pandemic has made the world realize the value of a healthy lifestyle. In the absence of a solution or vaccine, the most effective prev

HSA raises alert on 2 products, including coffee product with high levels of erectile dysfunction medicine

SINGAPORE: Members of the public have been warned against purchasing or consuming two products found to have "potent medicinal ingredients", the ...

A Monday Is a Tuesday Is a Sunday as COVID-19 Disrupts Internal Clocks

A global natural experiment examines the time warp of life under quarantine

The Silent Killer: As Heat Wave Engulfs Northern India, Here’s Why It’s Deadly And How To Minimise The Damage

In India, heatwaves are the third biggest natural cause of deaths, having killed over 6,000 people since 2010

Using deep learning to give robotic fingertips a sense of touch

Researchers at the University of Bristol have recently trained a deep-neural-network-based model to gather tactile information about 3-D objects. In their paper, published in IEEE Robotics & Automation ...

Depression and Anxiety: Leading cause of IVF failure in women

Depression and Anxiety: Leading cause of IVF failure in women: Getting bouts of anxiety while going through In-vitro fertilization ( With inputs from IANS ). Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by late June - UK scientists predict

Scientists have predicted that vaccine for coronavirus could be ready as soon as results of over 10,000 Covid-19 patients involved in a clinical trial is ready.

Immunity passports’ for COVID-19 may lead to discrimination, intentional infections: Scientists

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Plant science discovery may help treat allergies and immune deficiencies

A collaboration led by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers has identified an early immune response step that could have broad-ranging implications for crop, animal and human health.

Forests have higher thermal buffer ability than non-forests

The contrasting structure and energy partitioning of different vegetation types moderate canopy surface temperature, and thus vegetation types may differ in their buffer ability toward temperature fluctuations. ...

The chemical messenger that controls flower power

The dazzling floral displays of early spring are starting to draw to a close. But wily gardeners know that they can keep plants in flower for longer by removing fruit and seeds as soon as they form.

Washington state aims to regulate water temperature at federal dams, wading into controversy

The Columbia is the great river of the West, winding from the north to meet its largest tributary, the Snake in Eastern Washington, then dividing the states of Oregon and Washington on its push to the ...

Similar to humans, chimpanzees develop slowly

Few species develop as slowly as humans, both in terms of developing adult skills and brain development. Human infants are born so underdeveloped that they cannot survive without adult care and feeding ...

Women with Neandertal gene give birth to more children

One in three women in Europe inherited the receptor for progesterone from Neandertals—a gene variant associated with increased fertility, fewer bleedings during early pregnancy and fewer miscarriages. ...

Modern biomechanical techniques used to explore ergonomic design of earliest human tools

Kent's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SSES) and School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) have collaborated on a research project to investigate the design of Lower and Middle Palaeolithic ...

Scratching is contagious when solitary orangutans are in groups

If someone around you yawns, the chances are that you too will soon yawn. In orangutans it has now been found that scratching is very contagious. This is what cognitive psychologists from Leiden discovered ...

Make Your Workouts Harder Without Weights by Adding This Simple Step to Exercises

If you don't have weights but want to make your workouts harder, especially at home, trainer Annie Mulgrew wants you to try adding time under tension.

New method for capturing carbon via root exudates in wild forests

It is well known that plants use carbon dioxide obtained from the air in photosynthesis to use as energy and grow. Naoki Makita and Maiko Akatsuki of Shinshu University confirmed that a large amount of ...

Scientists take first census of Arctic freshwater molluscs in 130 years

Based on previously released data and their own investigations, researchers at the St Petersburg University Laboratory of Macroecology and Biogeography of Invertebrates have assessed the diversity of ...

Blue crab stock remains within healthy range

Results from the latest Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey—conducted annually by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources—show the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...

Scientists find optimal age of stem cells

Biophysicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Clinical Research Institute have determined the optimal age of reprogrammed stem cells suitable for restoring ...

Experiments with macaques show lower stress levels when working with a friend toward a goal

A team of researchers from the University of Vienna and the Biomedical Primate Research Centre in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, has found that macaques have lower stress levels when working toward a goal ...

What do ants and light rays have in common when they pass through lenses?

Light and foraging ants seem totally unrelated, but they have one thing in common: They travel along time-reducing paths. According to Fermat's principle about the refraction of a ray of light, the light ...

Modern problems, primitive solutions: A glimpse into archaic protein synthesis systems

In cells, protein is synthesized based on the genetic code. Each protein is coded by the triplet combination of chemicals called nucleotides, and a continuous reading of any set of triplet codes will, ...

How to ensure quality wheat: check for sulfur in the soil

A common obstacle to bountiful wheat harvests in the Central Plains is more pervasive than many growers realize, but a study led by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) spells out how it can be readily ...

Asteroid, climate change not responsible for mass extinction 215 million years ago

A team of University of Rhode Island scientists and statisticians conducted a sophisticated quantitative analysis of a mass extinction that occurred 215 million years ago and found that the cause of the ...

Babies like it when you imitate them

A Swiss study finds that babies know when adults are imitating them, and they like it.

Here's why we're so darn tired, according to a new survey

Why are we so darn tired all the time?

After-Effects of Intense Heat Wave: Agricultural Losses and Record Electricity Usage

Consistent with Israel's character of extremes, temperatures dropped to below average after the heatwave ended.

US COVID-19 patients have longer hospital stays than in China

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States are longer than in China and patients face higher rates of intensive care unit admission, research shows.

Dino-killing asteroid hit at "lethal" angle

Researchers hypothesize that the asteroid that gave the world over to mammals and birds hit Earth at a 60 degree angle, kicking up far more atmospheric dirt than a direct hit. The resulting climate…

Uncles, Aunts May Increase Child's Odds for Autism

A child with an uncle or aunt with autism appears to have a more than doubled risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder themselves, a new U.S. government-funded study reports.

Astronomer Andrew Fabian Wins Kavli Prize For Groundbreaking Work On Supermassive Black Holes

British astronomer Andrew Fabian has won the prestigious 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics for his groundbreaking work on supermassive black holes. The Kavl

Experts seek 'technical breakthrough' amid scramble for rapid coronavirus tests by the fall

As the fall flu season approaches, experts are hard at work on rapid at-home coronavirus tests hoping to have them made widely available in the United States, seeking a "technical breakthrough." There's an ongoing scramble for "next-stage technologies" that could ultimately lead to widespread COVID-19 tests quickly providing results at home, The Wall Street Journal reports, and many developers are in on the effort. Among them are teams looking to use gene-editing technology, while OraSure Technologies says it's hoping to submit an at-home test to the FDA this September. There's also a Shark Tank-esque competition underway launched by the National Institutes of Health seeking to accelerate development of COVID-19 testing technologies, laying out an ambitious goal of making "millions of accurate and easy-to-use tests per week available to all Americans by the end of summer 2020," and according to the Journal, more than 280 groups have applied. But it's still an "open question" whether millions of rapid tests can…

Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2

The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community involvement

Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman.

Here’s When You Should *Really* Hydrate With a Sports Drink, According to a Dietitian

If your strenuous exercise lasts over 60-90 minutes, Moskovitz recommends consuming 30-60 grams of carbs — which is about 1-2 20-ounce bottles of

The heat waves that powered the Dust Bowl are now more than twice as likely to happen again

Due to climate change, the U.S. may see record-setting heatwaves at least twice every century.

Do Good Grades and Marks Matter?

In South Asia there is an obsession with grades or more accurately, getting good grades. Such is the fanatical obsession with good grades, that these are almost held to be a measure of self-worth. But, grades are grades- a subjective evaluation and assessment of a student

Can coronavirus survive on fabric?

With clothing stores getting ready to reopen in the UK, is it safe to be handling clothes during the pandemic?

Netherlands takes key role in coronavirus vaccines, EU cooperation

Dutch researchers are going to play a leading role in monitoring the safety and efficacy of vaccines against the coronavirus in Europe. This project was commissioned by the European Medicines Agency

Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers

Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol

Tick Saliva Proteins Created by Scientists for the First Time

For the first time ever, scientists have recreated the anti-inflammatory protein found in tick saliva. This will open up options in therapeutic treatments.

Mexican archaeologists locate wreck of 200-year-old ship

They have named the wreck after the fisherman who first spotted it off the coast of Quintana Roo.

To beat Covid-19, find today’s superspreading ‘Typhoid Marys’

A more informative factor than R is the ‘dispersion parameter’ known as k

Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses

The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.

Preparing for the Civil Services Examination in times of Covid 19; A Detailed Overview by Mrs. Shubhra Ranjan

The Corona crisis has disrupted almost every sector in unprecedented manner. The impact is visible on the education sector and most importantly, the students preparing for competitive examinations suc

Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy

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Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.

Scientists discover that four “blank” Dead Sea Scrolls actually have text

The text appears to relate to the Book of Ezekiel.

Parasitic wasps could help control crop pest

A species of parasitic wasp could provide farmers with a chemical-free way of controlling a major pest on oilseed rape crops, claim researchers at the John Innes Centre.

Royal jelly does not a queen make

What makes a queen? For bees, it's long been believed that queenliness depends on a special diet of royal jelly—a milky white secretion of protein, water and fat that oozes from the heads of nurse bees.

Medical Student Graduates Still Unsure of How a Period Works, Exactly

Dan Honsfeld has officially received his Doctor of Medicine this spring without ever fully grasping the concept of womanly bleeding as part of the

COVID-19 survivors as young as 40 often face long, painful recoveries

"People think that, with COVID-19, 1 percent die and the rest just have flu," virologist Peter Piot, a giant of AIDS and Ebola research, tells The New York Times. "It's not that simple — there's this whole thing in the middle." Piot, 71, should know: The coronavirus "hit me like a bus" in March, he said, and he's only now able to move about for more than 10 minutes at a time. Researchers are still learning about the new coronavirus, but some people fortunate enough to recover still face lung scarring, heart damage, persistent fatigue, blood clots, strokes, neurological problems, and other long-term damage. People in their 70s or older, like Piot, "are most likely to die from the virus, while younger people generally have a milder form of COVID," Renuka Rayasam writes at Politico. "Survivors in their 40s, 50s, and 60s will likely suffer the longest," experiencing serious aftereffects following more severe infections. The exhaustion and shortness of breath can make it impossible to return to work for a year or…

Lyme disease symptoms could be mistaken for COVID-19, with serious consequences

What might look like a mild case of COVID-19 could actually be a bacterial infection from a tick bite, with potentially debilitating symptoms if it goes untreated.

Only four Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday; 15 new fatal cases known

There were four patients with Covid-19 who were pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the most current data available from public health agency RIVM. The four were included in an update that added

Six-Year-Old Boy Discovers Rare Canaanite Tablet

Imri Elya was hiking with his family when he spotted the 3,500-year-old object

FDA backs BMS’ Opdivo/Yervoy in first-line NSCLC

Bristol-Myers Squibb has finally gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for immunotherapy drug Opdivo in combination with low-dose CTLA4 inhibitor Yervoy for the treatment of first-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Coronavirus concentrations in sewage seen as leading indicator of COVID-19 outbreaks, study says

The proof is usually in the pudding, but for COVID-19, the proof might be in the poop.

'Chernobyl Diaries' star Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death revealed

Actor Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death has been revealed.

Physicist Creates Fifth State of Matter From Her Home

In an incredible feat, a physicist from the University of Sussex has created the fifth state of matter from her living room as she's had to work from home during lockdown.

Deer population down 24% in Staten Island

The results of a new study find the deer population on Staten Island is falling.

Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework

Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lethal cobra bite leaves experts baffled

They are looking into various aspects of the alleged murder of a woman in Kollam

Proven Results: KEENAN delivering impressive on-farm results

Restrictions of farm visits mean that it is harder for farmers to access the support they need to make the best of their production.

Coronavirus Vaccine Update, May 26

Just in the last few days, there has been a very detailed report in The Lancet from the CanSino team on Phase I studies of their vaccine candidate. Moderna has

Individualists are less likely to obey hurricane evacuation orders

Hurricanes may take erratic paths, but the response by those in harm's way often follows a predictable pattern. Even in the face of repeated warnings and many people evacuating, some residents of high-risk ...

The relationships between forests, deforestation and infectious disease emergence

The global COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of certain previously little-studied scientific areas such as the relationships between ecosystems, their biodiversity and the emergence of ...

Quantum simulators for gauge theories

To simulate in a laboratory what happens in particle accelerators has been an ambitious goal in the study of the fundamental forces of nature pursued by high-energy physicists for many years. Now, thanks ...

Heat now more lethal than cold for people with respiratory diseases in Spain

A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the la Caixa Foundation, has analyzed deaths linked to respiratory disease in Spain between 1980 and 2016. The ...

How seasonal allergies affect your pet

With an uptick in pollen comes the torturous sneezing and watery eyes. Pets get seasonal allergies, too, but they exhibit discomfort in different ways.

Researchers date age of the oldest-known forest in West Junggar region, China

As one of the five major extinction events in Earth history, the Frasnian-Famennian boundary (FFB) crisis caused dramatic reductions in marine and terrestrial diversity.

Circadian oscillation of a cyanobacterium doesn't need all three Kai proteins to keep going

Circadian rhythms are driven by a highly autonomous, self-sustaining circadian clock within cells, telling us when to sleep or wake up in a 24-hour cycle.

U.S. CDC reports total of 1.68 million coronavirus cases, 99,031 deaths

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reported 1,678,843 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 16,429 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 770 to 99,031.

Spoilers: Tragic brain damage confirmed for Oliver in Corrie

Leanne and Steve received devastating news about Oliver.

Space rock in the backyard?

As SpaceX attempts to launch astronauts into space, an Okanagan man is sharing his story of how he thought he discovered a piece of space in his back yard.

How Europe’s CHEOPS satellite will improve the hunt for exoplanets

The primary objective of CHEOPS is to better understand the planets that we’ve already found. And its mission is now in full swing.

Study Finds Spirituality Boosts Quality Of Life For Survivors & Caregivers

The American Heart Association just published some fascinating research.

Brain scans reveal the source of stress in the brain

The discovery of the neural "home" for stress could be helpful to people struggling with the major fear and anxiety that it causes.

Augmented reality can improve online shopping, study finds

A recent survey found that online shoppers return 70% of the clothing they order, more than any other category of purchase. This has an indirect but real impact on the environment.

Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots

Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.

Gov. Edwards: 13 cases of MIS-C, 1 death in Louisiana

Edwards said doctors know very little about MIS-C but do know there is a relation between MIS-C and COVID-19.

Holding the World’s Breath at 11,135 Feet

There are just a few moments from my past that, having left an indelible mark on my life, I can now return to in an instant. My first dance at my wedding to “I Only Have Eyes for You.” The phone call I received, as I dressed to go to work, telling me my mother had died. Opening my college acceptance letter with a crisp rip of the envelope.

Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today

The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.

Four-pill drug combo may protect patients with heart failure

Many patients with heart failure might live years longer if they were on a combination of newer medications, a study suggests.

Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients

Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...

Research affirms saying the F-word might help take the pain away

Dropping F-bombs can possibly help increase a person’s pain threshold, research has shown — and, according to a follow-up pain management experiment, using made-up swear words

Researcher invents affordable, clean fuel for use by urban and rural poor

Researcher invents affordable and clean fuel

7 Technology Startups Using Science to Create Healthy Meat Alternatives

The lab-grown meats will taste just like your favorite dishes, maybe even better. Here are some companies that use science to create meat alternatives.

60% Of Adults In Lockdown Aren't Having Sex, Including Masturbation

When people stop masturbating, you know it's bad.

Why We Shouldn’t Trust The Official Covid-19 Data Anymore; Most States Are Fudging The Numbers

The centre would be better off not devising any policies based on these numbers.

New models use computer vision and AI to identify COVID-19 in X-rays

Students at Cranfield University have designed computer models that can identify COVID-19 in X-rays.

Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll

As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...

Massive Arctic heatwave reignites Siberian forest fires

Global warming is no longer a distant threat as exceptionally warm temperatures in some parts of the Arctic reach as much as 16 degrees Celsius (29 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the usual, according to meteorologists.

2,000 cancers are going undiagnosed EVERY WEEK because of the coronavirus crisis, leaving the UK facing a 'ticking time bomb', charity warns

In England and Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support analysis of official data showed there were at least 500 more deaths from cancer than average in March and April.

Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal

Researchers have found new evidence that chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and communities, and pass on certain behaviors to their offspring to ensure they'll fit in with local customs.

Migratory Birds Are Failing to Adapt to Climate Change

New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Tuesday shows that the climate crisis may be seriously messing with North American birds’ migration patterns, and the consequences could be dire.

Level Ex upgrades surgery games to virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19

Level Ex, the maker of surgery games popular with medical professionals, has released new levels that virtually train doctors to treat COVID-19.

Cambodia: Puffer fish poisoning kills two in Kampong Speu province

Two men from Kampong Speu province, Cambodia died after they ingested poisonous puffer fish Monday, according to a Phnom Penh Post report. In addition to the two fatalities, two women and one man from Srae Ken village recovered at the hospital. The group apparently caught the fish at O Toang Veal Lvea dam before preparing …

Heart attack, stroke, or losing your mind? What hurts the heart, hurts the brain

Lowering blood pressure by taking blood pressure medications reduces the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment by 7 per cent.

COVID-19: US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000

World's worst-hit country passes grim milestone, with belief actual toll is higher

Health & safety: Fighting Covid-19 with sustainable healthcare solutions at a low cost

Applied Materials is working with startups and research institutes for tech innovations in PPEs and low-cost respirators

Risk of anxiety disorder, associated problems increases drastically in users of high-potency cannabis

Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to report anxiety disorder, than users of lower-potency strains, according to new research from the University of Bristol.

6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds

Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.

Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus

University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.

Matt Hancock tells Peston: Test and trace could result in repeated self-isolation

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted people could end up repeatedly in self-isolation even if they have had coronavirus when test and trace is launch on Thursday in England. Speaking to ITV's Peston programme, Mr Hancock explained that due to the number of unknowns still related to coronavirus, quarantining is the safest option, even if someone has already had the respiratory disease, due to the lack of definitive knowledge about antibodies and whether they make you immune from further infection or able to pass the illness on to others. Asked if some who had recovered from coronavirus would need to self-isolate, Mr Hancock said: "Yes, including me. "I tested positive, I recovered, and I have had one of these antibody tests, I know I have the antibodies. "But what we do not yet conclusively know, and this is a million dollar question, is if you have antibodies, does that mean you are both immune to getting the disease yourself again? "And, critically, does it mean you can't pass the disease on to other people?…

Ballet teacher, 23, reveals she found out she was pregnant just TWO HOURS before giving birth to a 6lb 7oz baby girl - after going to the hospital with a suspected kidney stone

Lizzie Quah, from Bloomington, Illinois, told her story in a now-viral TikTok video, in which she recalled going to the hospital at 2.30AM after suffering agonizing cramps.

Corrie fans heartbroken as Oliver Battersby suffers brain damage

Viewers have been left emotional.

Poverty, lower education levels may double heart attack risk

May 27 (UPI) -- Lower socioeconomic status doubles a person's risk for a heart attack and the likelihood of dying from heart disease earlier in life, according to analysis published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology.

For orthopedic problems

Try to keep yourself active; moving is simply not enough; do some basic stretching. Ensure you work every muscle of the back and legs. This will make sure you stay active, and will benefit the

School closures may boost childhood obesity

School closures in the US mean no gym classes. That could fuel a spike in childhood obesity. "Public health interventions are urgently needed."

LSU Health Shreveport trailblazing research into using nitric oxide as a COVID-19 treatment

LSU Health Shreveport is the first site in Louisiana and one of only five sites in the world to test nitric oxide as a possible treatment for coronavirus patients.

Few in U.S. with private insurance receive opioid overdose follow-up treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- Fewer than 20 percent of people with private healthcare insurance who suffered a non-fatal opioid overdose ultimately receive abuse or addiction treatment, according to a study published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.

The coronavirus pandemic is still getting worse in these 24 US states

The coronavirus pandemic has been raging in the United States for months now, but not every state has been impacted in the same way. Some states have likely seen the worst of the first wave of

Maximum temperature at Delhi's Palam continue to clock above 47 degree Celsius

A maximum temperature of 47.2℃ was recorded at Palam, slightly less than Tuesday's 47.6 degrees.

Real Tested CBD Brand Spotlight – Charlotte’s Web

Boing Boing welcomes Real Tested CBD as a sponsor! Real Tested CBD is known for efforts in bringing information about the CBD products for not only established brands, but the budding brands in the…

Storm alert: Hurricanes are getting stronger

New environmental evidence suggests that hurricanes are becoming stronger. Longer-term environmental data signals variations are occurring, with more intense storms being recorded.

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for treating people with psoriatic arthritis

The European League Against Rheumatism, EULAR, has published updated recommendations on the treatment of people with psoriatic arthritis.

Researchers take a cue from nature to create bulletproof coatings

Shrimp, lobsters and mushrooms may not seem like great tools for the battlefield, but three engineers from the University of Houston are using chitin—a derivative of glucose found in the cellular walls ...

Why Arcturus Therapeutics Stock Is Plunging Today

Blame it on Moderna. Sort of.

Doctor With Rare Disease Crowdsourced His Own Cure, And Is Now Using That Network To Work On COVID-19

A recent episode of NPR's Fresh Air ran an amazing interview with Dr. David Fajgenbaum, who was diagnosed years ago with the rare...

Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure

A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...

Locusts are an excellent source of protein, but eating them is no longer a good idea

Some have suggested consuming the grasshoppers to manage the locust swarm in parts of Asia and Africa.

Clark County reports 61 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Clark County reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths over the preceding day, according to data posted Wednesday.

Use of high-THC cannabis doubles risk for anxiety disorders

May 27 (UPI) -- Users of marijuana and other cannabis products with high levels of THC are four times more likely to abuse the drug and nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety disorders, a study published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry has found.

Terry Crews says wife is '100 percent cancer free' on 'The View'

May 27 (UPI) -- Terry Crews gave an update on his wife Rebecca King-Crews' health on The View, stating that she is now cancer free.

Pursuing a birth injury claim – what you need to know

Diane Rostron and her team of experts will guide and support you every step of the way

How Can Metabolomics Accelerate Natural Product Discovery?

In this webinar, Simon Fraser University Department of Chemistry professor Roger Linington will discuss discovery metabolomics in natural product research and the applications of his team’s Natural Products (NP) Atlas, an open-access record of over 25,000 natural products. The NP Atlas contains structural and chemical data for all microbially-derived natural products published in the peer-reviewed primary scientific literature.

Air pollution and brain health

Here, Professor Pamela J. Lein and Professor Anthony S. Wexler of Neurotoxicology discuss the crucial issue of air pollution and brain health

US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin

US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the

Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters

Charru mussel has in many places replaced the Asian green mussel

Unless PMC scales up health facilities, shortage of ICU beds, ventilators likely by June 30

Hospitals and facilities run by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to treat Covid-19 patients are likely to fall short by over 100 ICU beds and over 100 ventilators by June-end, when the number of patients in Pune is estimated to reach almost 23,000. The PMC’s own report has predicted that the number of patients is […]

Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?

Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’

CBD Oil — The Magical Product To Infuse Vitality In Your Sex Life

Here are some ways CBD intimate oil can help with your sex life. The infused lube can actually improve post-sex sleep. So many advantages...

Dr Anthony Fauci: “Good Сhance” a Coronavirus Vaccine Could be Developed by the End of the Year

Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, also said that a second wave of...

Scientists Record Rarely Heard Sounds Made by Narwhals

Marine biologists, with help from Inuit whalers, have assembled an unprecedented collection of narwhal vocalisations, offering fresh insights into the behaviours of these near-mythical creatures.