Hubble finds that Betelgeuse’s mysterious dimming is due to a traumatic outburst
Observations are showing that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star Betelgeuse was most likely…
Year: 2020
Potential new approach against fatal childhood brain cancer
In mouse models of DIPG, a fatal childhood brain cancer, simultaneously attacking two metabolic pathways…
Contaminants from Mount Polley tailings spill continue to affect Quesnel lake
Natural mixing of lake waters may re-suspend contaminants deposited in a catastrophic mine spill six…
Recalling memories from a third-person perspective changes how our brain processes them
Adopting a third-person, observer point of view when recalling your past activates different parts of…
Snowshoe hare carcasses feed more then the usual suspects
What do lynx, flying squirrels, ravens, and wolverines have in common? They will all scavenge…
Sustainable nylon production made possible by bacteria discovery
Scientists have developed a sustainable method of making one of the most valuable industrial chemicals…
Fundamentally new approach to ultrasound imaging
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for creating ultrasound images. The new approach is substantially…
When you’re smiling, the whole world really does smile with you
From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile…
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Warming Greenland ice sheet passes point of no return
Nearly 40 years of satellite data from Greenland shows that glaciers on the island have…
Covid-19: England comes into line with rest of UK on recording deaths
A month after the “urgent” review promised by England’s health secretary, Public Health England (PHE)…
Opinion: Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. Advances in treatment are making the difference
This year’s annual release of cancer statistics generated more buzz than usual. Perhaps the most…
Don’t Let COVID-19 Stop You From Breastfeeding
Don’t discourage moms from breastfeeding, even if they have COVID-19. Read Original Article: Don’t Let…
STAT Plus: Many psoriasis patients are paying higher prices than ever at the pharmacy counter
Over the past decade, wholesale prices for self-administered psoriasis medicines rose substantially, underscoring the ongoing…
Large study suggests convalescent plasma can help treat Covid-19, with caveats
Infusing hospitalized Covid-19 patients with blood plasma from people who recovered from the disease appeared…
Ancient genomes suggest woolly rhinos went extinct due to climate change, not overhunting
Although overhunting led to the demise of some prehistoric megafauna after the last ice age,…
Strianassa lerayi anker, new shrimp species from Panama’s Coiba national park
Last year’s expedition, part of the project to compare microbiomes of animals in the Pacific…
Covid-19: Impact of long term symptoms will be profound, warns BMA
A third of doctors have treated patients with long term covid-19 symptoms, including chronic fatigue…
Leukemia breakthrough: CircASXL1-1 regulates BAP1 deubiquitinase activity in leukemia
Researchers have identified covalently closed circular RNAs (circRNAs) from key genes involved in leukemia development…
Cancer mapping may solve puzzle of regional disease links
New statistical analysis finds cancer mapping may help question regional disease links. Read Original Article:…
Sea-level rise could make rivers more likely to jump course
River avulsions — catastrophic floods triggered when a river charts a new path to the…
Who’s your daddy? Male seahorses transport nutrients to embryos
New research has found male seahorses transport nutrients to their developing babies during pregnancy. This…
AI system for high precision recognition of hand gestures
Scientists have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like…
One Toke Too Many for Pregnant Women
Think twice before taking that toke if you’re pregnant. It may affect your baby more…
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Researchers make green chemistry advance with new catalyst for reduction of carbon dioxide
Researchers have made a key advance in the green chemistry pursuit of converting the greenhouse…
Insect diversity boosted by combination of crop diversity and semi-natural habitats
To enhance the number of beneficial insect species in agricultural land, preserving semi-natural habitats and…
Virus uses decoy strategy to evade immune system
Researchers have learnt more about how viruses operate and can evade the immune system and…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA approves another Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug; European orphan drug incentives questioned
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Covid-19: Russia approves vaccine without large scale testing or published results
The Russian government has approved a covid-19 vaccine for widespread use despite it apparently undergoing…
Fireflies shed light on the function of mitochondria
By making mice bioluminescent, scientists have found a way to monitor the activity of mitochondria…
What to do with appraisal: the focus of appraisal is supportive and in the service of professional development
Gerada states that doctors cannot choose their own learning needs.1 In fact, developing our own…
Tick bite
What you need to knowMost tick bites do not cause Lyme diseaseA “bull’s eye” red…
Covid-19: Inadequate health and safety regulatory planning in the UK
Speed and local capacity in responding to the pandemic cluster was critical in Leicester.12 The…
Covid-19: What’s going on in Leicester?
As someone who lives and works in Leicester, I was grateful to read the editorial…
National Pathology Exchange provides robust infrastructure to covid-19 response
Gill and colleagues raise valid points on why local authorities did not have access to…
Prioritising primary care patients with unexpected weight loss for cancer investigation: diagnostic accuracy study
AbstractObjectiveTo quantify the predictive value of unexpected weight loss (WL) for cancer according to patient’s…
The IDEAL framework for ensuring safety and effectiveness of medical devices
The report of the Cumberlege review documents the suffering caused by three treatments that ended…
Opinion: Instead of lockdowns, teach people how to socialize safely in the time of coronavirus
In response to the rising Covid-19 death toll and case counts in the U.S., calls…
Breast cancer: study claiming that screening women in their 40s saves lives “found the opposite,” say critics
Reducing the lower age limit for breast cancer screening from 50 to 40 “can save…
The Trump administration haphazardly gave away millions of Covid-19 masks — to schools, broadcasters, and large corporations
Hundreds of millions of cloth face masks shipped to U.S. agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private…
Prenatal depression can alter child’s brain connectivity, affect behavior: Weakened brain connections may mediate prenatal depression’s influence on child behavior – Science Daily
Prenatal depression can alter child’s brain connectivity, affect behavior: Weakened brain connections may mediate prenatal…
Pregnant amid the pandemic: The highs and lows – CNN
Pregnant amid the pandemic: The highs and lows CNN Read Original Article: Pregnant amid the pandemic:…
Inclusion of pregnant women in COVID-19 vaccine development – The Lancet
Inclusion of pregnant women in COVID-19 vaccine development The Lancet Read Original Article: Inclusion of pregnant…
Our Favorite Back To School Supplies To Start Your Year Off Right {2020}
The post Our Favorite Back To School Supplies To Start Your Year Off Right {2020}…
New super-resolution method reveals fine details without constantly needing to zoom in
Since the early 1930s, electron microscopy has provided unprecedented access to the alien world of…
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention…
Liquid Biopsy Detects Brain Cancer and Early-Stage Kidney Cancer
Source: National Cancer InstituteRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Brain Tumors, Kidney Cancer Read Original Article: Liquid Biopsy…
Targeted Therapy–Immunotherapy Combinations Effective for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Source: National Cancer InstituteRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Kidney Cancer Read Original Article: Targeted Therapy–Immunotherapy Combinations Effective…
Alternative care sites anticipated to cost $125 million – State of Reform – State of Reform
Alternative care sites anticipated to cost $125 million – State of Reform State of Reform Read…
What to Do for a Back Spasm
Almost everyone gets back pain at some point. People may say they have a backache…
What Is Leptin?
Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…