A dosing error made during an AstraZeneca-University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial has led to a new dosage finding in
Month: October 2021
Metabolic memory plays a key role in breast cancer relapse
Molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence have been identified by a group of German, Norwegian and
Gut microbes may help explain benefits of breastfeeding
It has long been known that certain gut bacteria—bifidobacteria—are prevalent in the gut of breastfed infants. Although these bifidobacteria are
Protecting people with cancer from COVID-19
How does cancer affect immunity against COVID-19, even if a person is vaccinated? It’s a question that’s been on the
Scorpion sting might save lives from coronavirus
The potential of scorpion venoms to combat the threat of new variants of coronavirus is being explored by scientists from
Mentoring a boost for women breaking into senior medical research roles
One of the first studies to evaluate a mentoring program for mid-career women in Australian academic research shows it not
Community health workers can help South African women with perinatal depression
Depression is defined by symptoms such as persistent sadness, low mood, sleep disturbances, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness. The
New AI can predict virus mutations and help create more effective treatments and vaccines
Researchers have developed a new method that uses artificial intelligence to foresee the most likely mutations of pathogens like SARS-COV-2,
40% of seniors suffer high anxiety. At exam time, here’s what parents can do to help
Parents can feel hopeless when their children experience the huge emotional burden that comes with final-year exams. Sometimes our best
VR experiment with rats offers new insights about how neurons enable learning
Scientists have long understood that the region of the brain called the hippocampus is important for memory, learning and navigation.