None of the mutations currently documented in the SARS-CoV-2 virus appear to increase its transmissibility, according to a UCL-led study.
Day: May 25, 2020
Babies know when you imitate them—and like it
Six-month old infants recognize when adults imitate them, and perceive imitators as more friendly, according to a new study from
Even natural products can be harmful for the unborn
Plant products ingested by pregnant women through their diet are broken down by the intestinal microbiota into chemical substances, some
Inexpensive retinal diagnostics via smartphone
Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults. In low- and
Multiple sclerosis risk 29% higher for people living in urban areas, new research reveals
Air pollution could be a risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study conducted in Italy
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury
The placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of injury, according to pathological exams
Blood test could predict diabetes years before it strikes
Scientists have identified metabolites in the blood that accurately predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes after experiencing
Liverpool-Atletico match linked to ’41 additional’ virus deaths: report
The decision to let Liverpool’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid go ahead may have “led to 41 additional deaths”
Fatal Lyme carditis in a 37-year-old man shows need for awareness of unusual symptoms
Lyme disease can have unusual presentations. Physicians and the public should be aware of its different manifestations, as people spend
Hydroxychloroquine shows no virus benefit, raises death risk: study
A study of nearly 100,000 coronavirus patients has shown no benefit in treating them with anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine
