Ocean algae get ‘coup de grace’ from viruses
Scientists have long believed that ocean viruses always quickly kill algae, but new research shows…
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Study reveals impact of centuries of human activity in American tropics
The devastating effects of human activity on wildlife in the American tropics over the last…
Cannabis farms are a modern slavery ‘blind spot’ for UK police, study suggests
Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown…
Covid-19: Government must fund extra NHS capacity to tackle backlog, BMA urges
BMA representatives have said that the government must fund extra NHS capacity to deal with…
Convalescent plasma for covid-19
Plasma from people recovering from infection, particularly after severe illness, may contain high levels of…
Long covid: doctors call for research and surveillance to capture disease
A group of doctors who have been affected by persistent symptoms of covid-19 have written…
From doctors as patients: a manifesto for tackling persisting symptoms of covid-19
We write as a group of doctors affected by persisting symptoms of suspected or confirmed…
Covid-19: RECOVERY trial will evaluate “antiviral antibody cocktail”
The RECOVERY trial, which discovered that dexamethasone shows benefit in patients seriously ill with covid-19,…
When to replicate systematic reviews of interventions: consensus checklist
The inability to replicate research findings in various scientific disciplines has been a concern.12 Systematic…
Painful perianal ulcers with nicorandil
What you need to knowNicorandil, a second line treatment for angina, may cause severe, painful…
Helen Salisbury: The hollowing-out of services
Like many GPs, I’ve spent too long recently discussing the deeply unglamorous topic of earwax—specifically,…
Details matter: predicting when nudging clinicians will succeed or fail
Interest in promoting better medical decisions by applying insights from behavioural science research has surged.1…
Covid-19: How does Belarus have one of the lowest death rates in Europe?
Belarus’s beleaguered government remains unfazed by covid-19. President Aleksander Lukashenko, who has been in power…
NASA monitors carbon monoxide from California wildfires
The observations from Earth orbit show high-altitude concentrations of the gas that are more than…
Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks
Heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their health at risk….
Combining two precision medicines can treat drug-resistant cancers
Launching a dual-pronged attack on tumours using a combination of two innovative precision medicines could…
Iredell Health System adds new psychiatrist to practice – Statesville Record & Landmark
Iredell Health System adds new psychiatrist to practice Statesville Record & Landmark Read Original Article: Iredell…
Global Alternative Medicine Industry Market – Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Gr – News.MarketSizeForecasters.com
Global Alternative Medicine Industry Market – Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Gr News.MarketSizeForecasters.com Read Original Article: Global…
Predicting the slow death of lithium-ion batteries
A new model offers a way to predict the condition of a battery’s internal systems…
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Human activities promote disease-spreading mosquitoes; more study needed for prevention
Disease-spreading mosquitoes may be more likely to occupy areas impacted by human activities like pesticide…
New rules for algae species classification
A team of evolutionary biologists and ecologists has a new idea for how scientists should…
Virtual reality trains public to reverse opioid overdoses
The United States has seen a 200% increase in the rate of deaths by opioid…
Gene-edited livestock ‘surrogate sires’ successfully made fertile
For the first time, scientists have created pigs, goats and cattle that can serve as…
More Senior Citizens Exploring Cannabis Use
Cannabis use stretches across all ages, including seniors. They are more likely to use it…
Antarctica: Cracks in the ice
West Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier and Thwaites Glacier have been undergoing rapid changes, with potentially…
Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish
A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But…
Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates
Researchers have discovered that a molecule produced by the immune system acts on the brain…
Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in the short term, but more research is needed
Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes…
New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks
Researchers describe a technique for using LEGO®-like elements at the scale of a few billionths…
Structure of ATPase, the world’s smallest turbine, solved
The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP’s central…
New X-ray microscopy technique enables comprehensive imaging of dense neural circuits
A new x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits and ultimately…
A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star
A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined…
Arctic transitioning to a new climate state
The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely…
Climate change triggers migration, particularly in middle-income countries
Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature…
Animals’ magnetic ‘sixth’ sense may come from bacteria
A researcher may help answer why some animals have a magnetic ‘sixth’ sense, such as…
Possible marker of life spotted on venus
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule — phosphine — in the clouds of Venus. On…
Can Convalescent Plasma Help Children with COVID-19?
There are few treatments available for children who are seriously ill with COVID-19. Researchers are…
At Least 6 Teachers in US Dead from COVID-19, So Far
Many teachers are nervous about returning to school, especially now that there have been 6…
Fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells developed
Researchers have developed a faster and more efficient way to manufacture red blood cells that…
Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior
Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future,…
Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts
Researchers are investigating the science of food drying to design faster, cheaper and better ways…
Canadian court says wife cannot block husband’s medically assisted death
A Nova Scotia man is free to seek a medically assisted death in the next…
Painless paper patch test for glucose levels uses microneedles
Researchers have developed a microneedle patch for monitoring glucose levels using a paper sensor. The…
Embryos taking shape via buckling
The embryo of an animal first looks like a hollow sphere. Invaginations then appear at…
Touch-and-know: Brain activity during tactile stimuli reveals hand preferences in people
Scientists show that it is possible to distinguish between left-handed and right-handed people by noninvasively…
With No Insurance, People Stop Taking BP Medicine
As people with high blood pressure have lost their health insurance, they have stopped taking…
Covid-19: Implication GPs haven’t seen patients in person is an insult, says RCGP
The Royal College of GPs has said that a letter from NHS England calling on…
How civil wars affect wildlife populations
A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict….
TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue
Research has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain’s central…
Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets
More than one quarter of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid…