The rapid spread of the Alpha variant of COVID-19 resulted from biological changes in the virus and was enhanced by
Month: July 2021
Less-sensitive COVID-19 tests may still achieve optimal results if enough people tested
A computational analysis of COVID-19 tests suggests that, in order to minimize the number of infections in a population, the
AI’s human protein database a ‘great leap’ for research
Scientists on Thursday unveiled the most exhaustive database yet of the proteins that form the building blocks of life, in
Neurotransmitter levels predict math ability
The neurotransmitters GABA and glutamate have complementary roles—GABA inhibits neurons, while glutamate makes them more active. Published 22nd July in PLOS
Global warming may limit spread of dengue fever, new research finds
Infection with dengue virus makes mosquitoes more sensitive to warmer temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State researchers.
Soft skin patch could provide early warning for strokes, heart attacks
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn
‘Superbug’ fungus spread in two cities, health officials say
U.S. health officials said Thursday they now have evidence of an untreatable fungus spreading in two hospitals and a nursing
‘Good cholesterol’ may protect liver
The body’s so-called good cholesterol may be even better than we realize. New research from Washington University School of Medicine
Investigational magnetic device shrinks glioblastoma in first-in-world human test
Houston Methodist Neurological Institute researchers from the department of neurosurgery shrunk a deadly glioblastoma tumor by more than a third
Vaccinations rise in some states with soaring infections
Vaccinations are beginning to rise in some states where COVID-19 cases are soaring, White House officials said Thursday, and hospitals