Harvard researchers examining the common cold for hints about how the COVID-19 virus might behave said that summer may not
Day: April 15, 2020
Does sleep really keep you healthy?
A recent article published in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, states getting enough sleep can actually help you maintain a
Immunologist: How the body’s defense system takes on viruses, and why sometimes it loses
You’ve probably heard that your best defenses against the coronavirus are washing your hands, practicing social distancing, and having a
Your brain, the prediction engine: How expectations influence learning
During learning, the brain is a prediction engine that continually makes theories about our environment and accurately registers whether an
RNA drugs one step closer to be being used in cancer treatment
In recent years, RNA molecules, with the ability to affect or turn off pathogenic genes, have become promising drug candidates
How cells recognize uninvited guests
Until now, the immune sensor TLR8 has remained in the shadows of science. A research team led by the University
Scientists provide new insight on how bacteria share drug resistance genes
Researchers have been able to identify and track the exchange of genes among bacteria that allow them to become resistant
Which social distancing policies are actually working?
Bans on large gatherings. Restaurant and bar limits. Stay-at-home orders. School cancellations. Non-essential business closures. State governments across the United
Research shows how stress remodels the brain
Research led by Si-Qiong June Liu, MD, Ph.D., Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health New Orleans School
