A study from UCLA neurologists challenges the idea that the brain recruits existing neurons to take over for those that
Month: June 2021
CDC: HIV tests rare in medical settings among WVa drug users
Emergency departments and inpatient medical personnel rarely conducted HIV testing on intravenous drug users in a West Virginia county with
Hard-working enzyme keeps immune cells in line
Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have shed light on a process in immune cells that may explain
WHO: Delta variant is ‘most transmissible’ identified so far
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 delta variant, first seen in India, is “the most transmissible
Inflatable, shape-changing spinal implants could help treat severe pain
A team of engineers and clinicians has developed an ultra-thin, inflatable device that can be used to treat the most
Edible Cholera vaccine made of powdered rice proves safe in phase 1 human trials
A new vaccine to protect against deadly cholera has been made by grinding up genetically modified grains of rice. The
Are we ready? Advances in CRISPR means the era of germline gene editing has arrived
Quick, accurate and easy-to-use, CRISPR-Cas9 has made genomic editing more efficient—but at the same time has made human germline editing
Family voucher program facilitates living kidney donations
A family voucher program facilitates living kidney donations, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Surgery. Jeffrey L.
Potato and rice protein as a vegan alternative to whey protein
A study from the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster found that plant-based protein shakes may be potential
Finnish football fans bring virus back from Russia
Nearly 100 supporters of Finland’s national football team who travelled to Russia for a Euro 2020 defeat against Belgium have
