From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile - how it picks you up, changes your outlook, and generally makes you feel better. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe disease in mice
Now, a novel experimental vaccine that is made from a mild virus genetically-modified to carry an essential gene from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the coronary disease (COVID-19), has shown ... [Continue Reading]
Loss of a specific enzyme increases fat metabolism and exercise endurance in mice
Sugars and fats are the primary fuels that power every cell, tissue and organ. For most cells, sugar is the energy source of choice, but when nutrients are scarce, such as during starvation or extreme exertion, cells will switch to breaking down fats ... [Continue Reading]
Researchers develop cell injection technique that could help reverse vision loss
University of Toronto Engineering researchers have developed a new method of injecting healthy cells into damaged eyes. The technique could point the way toward new treatments with the potential to reverse forms of vision loss that are currently ... [Continue Reading]
Big dogs face more joint problems if neutered early
Heavier mixed-breed dogs have higher health risks if neutered or spayed early, according to a new study. SOURCE: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
To understand the machinery of life, this scientist breaks it on purpose
By tinkering with some of life's oldest components, astrobiologists hope to find clues about how life emerged. In a recent article researchers report an unexpected discovery, hinting at an effect that prevents organisms from ever reaching ... [Continue Reading]
Yale Researchers Seek FDA Approval For Coronavirus Saliva Test
Researchers at Yale University are seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a coronavirus saliva test. This streamlined test can offer results faster and easier. SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story ... [Continue Reading]
Everyone Needs A Buddy. Even Sharks
Contrary to the image of sharks as lone predators, new research has found evidence that some species are social creatures who return repeatedly to the same fellow sharks, often for years.(Image credit: Bernard Radvaner/Corbis/Getty Images) SOURCE: ... [Continue Reading]
Promega introduces new serological antibody test for COVID-19
Promega Corporation today announced the launch of its new serological antibody test for COVID-19 to detect the presence of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
SARS-CoV-2 viral load predicts risk of death
As the coronavirus pandemic evolved, there have been many developments in testing for the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in patients. Now, a team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, has found that the SARS-CoV-2 viral load ... [Continue Reading]
New super-resolution method reveals fine details without constantly needing to zoom in
Since the early 1930s, electron microscopy has provided unprecedented access to the alien world of the extraordinarily small, revealing intricate details that are otherwise impossible to discern with conventional light microscopy. But to achieve high ... [Continue Reading]
Cute, fluffy and useful: How alpacas are helping researchers in the fight against COVID-19
In the race to find a vaccine against COVID-19, researchers have turned to an animal known for its spitting and surly attitude — the alpaca. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New generation of drugs show early efficacy against drug-resistant tuberculosis
New treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) have shown early effectiveness in 85 percent of patients in a cohort that included many people with serious comorbidities that would have excluded them from clinical trials, ... [Continue Reading]
Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health
Your gut bacteria could say a lot about you, such as why you're diabetic or how you respond to certain drugs. But scientists can see only so much of the gastrointestinal tract to study the role of gut bacteria in your health. Researchers built a way ... [Continue Reading]
Scientists Find A Species Of Sharks With Strong Social Ties
Scientists found that grey reef sharks in the central Pacific Ocean form social groups — and they say those connections can last for years. SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Oxygen therapy harms lung microbiome in mice
One of the hallmarks of severe COVID-19 is shortness of breath and significantly reduced levels of oxygen in the blood, called hypoxemia. Upon hospitalization, these patients are administered oxygen in an attempt to bring their levels back up to ... [Continue Reading]
‘Teeth The Size Of Bananas’; New Study Paints Picture Of ‘Terror Crocodiles’
A new study reveals there were multiple species of Deinosuchus, the giant crocodylians that lived 75 million years ago. They were among the largest predators in the ecosystem and ate dinosaurs.(Image credit: Adam Cossette) SOURCE: Research News : ... [Continue Reading]
Researchers develop new strategies to treat osteoporosis
A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has identified a new avenue to maintain bone health while reducing bone resorption. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New optimized protocol allows rapid identification of protein-protein interactions
A research team from University of Helsinki introduces a new optimized and integrated interaction proteomics protocol that combines two state-of-the art methods to allow rapid identification of protein-protein interactions and more. SOURCE: The ... [Continue Reading]
Russia says it has orders for 1 billion doses of coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V
Russia's newly approved coronavirus vaccine will be called Sputnik V, in homage to the Soviet Union's Cold War-era satellite program, but there are already concerns about its safety. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘AeroNabs’ promise powerful, inhalable protection against COVID-19
Scientists have devised a novel approach to halting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The researchers engineered a completely synthetic, production-ready molecule that straitjackets the crucial SARS-CoV-2 machinery that allows ... [Continue Reading]
Health disparities among former NFL players
Among former NFL players, Black, Hawaiian, and athletes from other racial backgrounds report worse physical, mental health outcomes than white players. The widest health gaps emerged between Black and white former NFL players. Black former players ... [Continue Reading]
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