A clinical trial in people with the new coronavirus is testing a drug that may halt an overactive immune response…
Towable sensor free-falls to measure vertical slices of ocean conditions
Towable sensor free-falls to measure vertical slices of ocean conditions.
High stress related to coronavirus is the new normal for many parents, says new APA survey
Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high,…
Social isolation linked to more severe COVID-19 outbreaks
Regions of Italy with higher family fragmentation and a high number of residential nursing homes experienced the highest rate of…
Patients with COVID-19 may develop thyroid infection
COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis, according to a new case study.
Scientists identify chemicals in noxious weed that ‘disarm’ deadly bacteria
Scientists have identified specific compounds from the Brazilian peppertree — a weedy, invasive shrub in Florida — that reduce the…
Brain’s ‘updating mechanisms’ may create false memories
New research is one of the first comprehensive characterizations of poorly formed memories and may offer a framework to explore…
Stroke rates among COVID-19 patients are low, but cases are more severe
The rate of strokes in COVID-19 patients appears relatively low, but a higher proportion of those strokes are presenting in…
A replaceable, more efficient filter for N95 masks
Researchers have developed a membrane that can be attached to a regular N95 mask and replaced when needed. The filter…
Measuring blood damage
Red blood cells sometimes rupture when blood is sent through faulty equipment, such as a dialysis machine. This is called…