In a study of 11 medical-mystery patients, an international team of researchers led by scientists at the National Institutes of
Month: May 2021
Ethnic diversity helps identify more genomic regions linked to diabetes-related traits
By including multi-ethnic participants, a largescale genetic study has identified more regions of the genome linked to type 2 diabetes-related
Many Americans confused about sunscreens
Many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its sun protection factor (SPF), the American Academy
Russians infected with crossover flu virus suggests possibility of another pandemic
Two virus researchers in China are recommending security measures after seven Russian farm workers became infected with a crossover flu
153 years after discovery of the immune system’s dendritic cells, scientists uncover a new subset
When pathogens invade or tumor cells emerge, the immune system is alerted by danger signals that summon a key battalion
Online pharmacy lab finds benzene in 78 sunscreen products
Valisure LLC, an online pharmacy company that also conducts independent testing of consumer products, has issued a petition to the
Exoskeleton reduces amount of work required to walk
A team of researchers at Queen’s University in Canada has developed an exoskeleton that reduces the metabolic cost of walking.
Doctors urge global action against climate-linked health risks
Hundreds of health workers marched to the World Health Organization on Saturday demanding that authorities in all countries recognise and
Pfizer jab less effective, still protects against Indian strain: study
The Pfizer vaccine is slightly less effective but appears to still protect against the more transmissible Indian strain of the
More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination
