Two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe have been described from southern Africa, bringing the list to
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Scientists unravel life-saving effect of dexamethasone in COVID-19
Dexamethasone is one of the most important drugs in the treatment of severe COVID-19, but patients respond very differently to
Bowel cancer turns genetic switches on and off to outwit the immune system
Bowel cancer cells have the ability to regulate their growth using a genetic on-off switch to maximise their chances of
Flexible and durable bioelectrodes: The future of healthcare wearables
The use of wearable electronics that continuously monitor biosignals has transformed the healthcare and fitness industries. These devices are becoming
Researchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, many countries swiftly closed their borders to prevent the disease from entering. However, there
Already 30 minutes of exercise increases the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in blood
A new Finnish study from University of Turku shows that already a 30-minute exercise can increase the proportion of tumor-killing
Splicing it all together in the fight against cancer
Neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine prostate cancer, are very aggressive with high chances of spreading. However,
Home test reveals the risk of heart attack in five minutes
Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study
Why do you keep your house so cold? Science says: Ask your parents
Childhood home temperature and community connectedness can help predict how U.S. residents set their thermostats, offering new ways to encourage
Cracking the code for cerebellar movement disorders
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps us refine our movements and learn new motor skills. Patients