Immune cells imperfect at distinguishing between friend and foe
When it comes to distinguishing a healthy cell from an infected one that needs to…
Month: May 2021
Superflimsy graphene turned ultrastiff by optical forging
Graphene is an ultrathin material characterized by its ultrasmall bending modulus, superflimsiness. Now researchers have…
‘Rejuvenating’ the Alzheimer’s brain
Alzheimer’s disease is the main cause of dementia and current therapeutic strategies cannot prevent, slow…
The hunt for drugs to neutralize critical enzymes
Scientists explore racemases and propose strategies for finding drugs that target these important enzymes. Read…
Researchers seek deeper understanding on how cells in the body operate
Cells sense and respond to the mechanical properties of the cellular microenvironment in the body….
Quantum electronics: ‘Bite’ defects in bottom-up graphene nanoribbons
Scientists have identified a new type of defect as the most common source of disorder…
Technique to evaluate wind turbines may boost wind power production
With a global impetus toward utilizing more renewable energy sources, wind presents a promising, increasingly…
Does the Milky Way move like a spinning top?
An investigation carried out by the astrophysicists questions one of the most interesting findings about…
From harmless skin bacteria to dreaded pathogens
An international research team discovers additional component in staphylococcal cell wall that turns the bacterium…
Egyptian fossil surprise: Fishes thrived in tropics in ancient warm period, despite high ocean temps
The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, was a short interval of highly elevated global temperatures…
Data from smartwatches can help predict clinical blood test results
Smartwatches and other wearable devices may be used to sense illness, dehydration and even changes…
Machine learning platform identifies activated neurons in real-time
Biomedical engineers have developed an automatic process that uses streamlined artificial intelligence (AI) to identify…
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NICE recommends inducing pregnant women one week earlier
Pregnant women should be offered induction one week earlier than the current recommendations in order…
AI spots neurons better than human experts
A combination of optical coherence tomography (OCT), adaptive optics and deep neural networks can easily…
Synchrotron X-ray experiment reveals a small nudge with big consequences
QUT researchers have used experimental x-ray techniques at the Australian Synchrotron to gain fundamental insights…
‘Slow slip’ earthquakes’ hidden mechanics revealed
Scientists have used seismic ‘CT’ scans and supercomputers to reveal the inner workings of a…
Conservation success leads to new challenges for endangered mountain gorillas
The first species-wide survey of parasite infections across the entire range of the mountain gorilla…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: A discussion on health disparities in colorectal cancer with Dr. Fola May
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1p.m. ET. Every…
Road verges provide opportunity for wildflowers, bees and trees
Road verges cover 1.2% of land in Great Britain – an area the size of…
Narcissism linked to aggression in review of 437 studies
A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to…
Soft X-ray method promises nanocarrier breakthroughs for smart medicine
A new technique using chemically-sensitive ‘soft’ X-rays offers a simpler, non-disruptive way of gaining insight…
Mothers’ depression impacts mother-infant relationships
Research has found that women with depression during pregnancy, or with a history of depression,…
Quantum sensing: Odd angles make for strong spin-spin coupling
A new study finds a unique form of tunable and ultrastrong spin-spin interactions in orthoferrites…
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Covid-19: Researchers find higher than expected reinfections with P.1 variant among the Brazilian Amazon
A study of blood donors in the city of Manaus has found that 1 in…
Engineering matter at the atomic level
Researchers have developed a way to use a ‘dry transfer technique’ — a technique that…
Press (re)play to remember – How the brain strengthens memories during sleep
While we sleep, the brain produces particular activation patterns. When two of these patterns –…
Delivering serendipity: Seemingly random product discovery, aided by technology
Marketers can capitalize on the power of serendipity to increase consumer satisfaction. Read Original Article:…
Intermittent fasting in mice effective at promoting long term memory retention
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is an effective means of improving long term memory retention and generating…
Helen Salisbury: Should patients worry about their data?
One of the better things to come out of the pandemic has been a flourishing…
Clare Gerada: Closing the gender wellbeing gap in medicine
Women from all walks of life and age groups have been disproportionately affected by the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is effective in adolescents; U.S. lawmakers pitch a bill to create ‘biobonds’
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Moderna says its Covid-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step…
Self-management: diabetes care is getting social
Kar discusses changing the narrative around self-management of chronic diseases and the need to switch…
Patient information on covid-19 vaccines—a vaccine centre lottery
Members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s retired pharmacists group committee have been collating our experiences…
Covid-19: Single vaccine dose is 33% effective against variant from India, data show
The UK government has been urged to speed up giving two doses of the covid-19…
Tackling childhood obesity in the wake of covid-19: lessons from Chile
Modi and Hanson highlight the importance of placing the health of children at the centre…
Covid-19: Are high rates of B.1.617.2 linked to vaccine hesitancy?
Last week England’s health and social care secretary, Matt Hancock, linked high rates of infection…
Covid-19: Rich countries are putting “relationships with big pharma” ahead of ending pandemic, says Oxfam
Some rich countries are “continuing to put their relationships with big pharma ahead of ending…
Covid-19: Who fact checks health and science on Facebook?
In a move likened to the way governments have assumed emergency powers in response to…
Opinion: Congress needs to pass the Dr. Lorna Breen act to support U.S. health care workers
Some people are vaguely aware of the story of Dr. Lorna Breen. Among physicians and…
Public health impact of delaying second dose of BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 covid-19 vaccine: simulation agent based modeling study
In this paper by Romero-Brufau and colleagues (BMJ 2021;373:n1087, doi:10.1136/bmj.n1087, published 12 May 2021), the…
Primary trabeculectomy for advanced glaucoma: pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial (TAGS)
In this paper by King and colleagues (BMJ 2021;373:n1014, doi:10.1136/bmj.n1014, published 12 May 2021), the…
Covid-19: Public debate is needed to decide how UK will live with SARS-CoV-2, says ethics collaborative
As the UK eases its covid-19 restrictions, and the initial two-dose vaccination rollout nears its…
Hospital admission and mortality rates for non-covid diseases in Denmark during covid-19 pandemic: nationwide population based cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo determine the incidence of hospital admissions and associated mortality rates for non-covid medical conditions…
STAT+: ‘Underfunded and undervalued’: Ro’s acquisition of Modern Fertility puts a spotlight on health tech’s gender gap
After raising $500 million earlier this year — bringing its total funding up to $897…
Opinion: Medicare: Cover amyloid PET scans and stop keeping people with dementia in the dark
One morning in 2012, my wife Geri looked in the mirror and failed to recognize…
STAT+: ‘It’s not a cure’: A gene therapy is opening a new chapter for children, but challenges endure
WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — When Rachael and Pat Brown rattle off all that their daughter…
Military Gender Advocate of the Year highlights ‘crucial gender dimensions’ in Darfur
The UN chief on Monday, commended an award-winning Kenyan peacekeeper for her gender-mainstreaming work while…
Undergrad studies prenatal methadone exposure | Binghamton News – Binghamton University
Undergrad studies prenatal methadone exposure | Binghamton News Binghamton University Read Original Article: Undergrad studies prenatal…
Prenatal Yoga at PC MARC – KPCW
Prenatal Yoga at PC MARC KPCW Read Original Article: Prenatal Yoga at PC MARC – KPCW…