Researchers have discovered in mice what they believe is the first known genetic mutation to improve cognitive flexibility — the…
When Romance Is a Scam
More con artists are finding their marks on all manner of social media platforms, knowing that the payoff from older…
Standardizing COVID-19 data analysis to aid international research efforts
Researchers have launched a new database to advance the international research efforts studying COVID-19. The publicly-available, free-to-use resource can be…
The Babies Were Delivered. No One Realized the Mothers Had the Virus.
Two women at a N.Y. hospital ended up in intensive care after giving birth. They were infected with the coronavirus,…
How to boost immune response to vaccines in older people
Identifying interventions that improve vaccine efficacy in older persons is vital to deliver healthy aging for an aging population. Immunologists…
COVID-19 linked to cardiac injury, worse outcomes for patients with heart conditions
COVID-19 can have fatal consequences for people with underlying cardiovascular disease and cause cardiac injury even in patients without underlying…
Forgotten tale of phage therapy history revealed
In the current situation when the fear of virus infections in the public is common, it is good to remember…
Disasters can affect cervical cancer screening for years
Screening is important for the early detection of cervical cancer, but rates were significantly affected, in some areas for years,…
COVID-19 infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities
Scientists have recently released guidance for prevention and management of COVID-19 among elderly in long term care facilities. The article…
Cellular train track deformities shed light on neurological disease
A new technique allows researchers to test how the deformation of tiny train track-like cell proteins affects their function. The…