A coronavirus uses protein “spikes” to grab and infect cells. Despite their name, those spikes aren’t stiff and pointy. They’re
Month: November 2023
Researchers identify unexpected twist while developing new polymer-based semiconductors
A new study led by chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brings fresh insight into the development of semiconductor
Ultrafine particles from traffic disturb human olfactory cell function
Exposure to ultrafine particles from traffic alters the expression of many genes in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study
Exhaustion caused by video conferencing demonstrated on a neurophysiological level
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in virtual interactions has created a new challenge: fatigue caused by video calls, also
New research maps 14 potential evolutionary dead ends for humanity and ways to avoid them
For the first time, scientists have used the concept of evolutionary traps on human societies at large. They find that
Study finds poor ventilation use during CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
The ventilation technique, also known as rescue breathing, commonly used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for people with cardiac arrest is
Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests
Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks,
Cut salt, cut blood pressure
Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports
Semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by 20% in certain adults
Findings from a multi-center, international clinical trial reported by a Cleveland Clinic physician show that semaglutide reduced cardiovascular events by
Researchers develop gel to deliver cancer drugs for solid tumors
Intratumoral therapy — in which cancer drugs are injected directly into tumors — is a promising treatment option for solid