On December 31, 2019, China reported a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown cause that would later be identified as…
Developing Covid-19 Vaccines at Pandemic Speed
The need to rapidly develop a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 comes at a time of explosion in basic scientific understanding, including…
Covid-19 in Critically Ill Patients in the Seattle Region — Case Series
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the novel coronavirus first detected in Wuhan, China, that causes coronavirus disease 2019…
Implantable biosensor operates without batteries
Researchers have revealed their new biodegradable motion sensor — paving the way for implanted nanotechnology that could help future sports…
Adding a blend of spices to a meal may help lower inflammation
Researchers found that adding six grams of spices to a meal high in fat and carbohydrates resulted in lower inflammation…
Scientists identify gene linked to thinness that may help resist weight gain
Researchers used a genetic database of more than 47,000 people in Estonia to identify a gene linked to thinness that…
Immunity to coronaviruses: What do we know so far?
A new article discusses the existing knowledge about immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses, and how this could be…
Blood pressure lowering reduces risk of developing dementia
Research has shown that lowering blood pressure by taking blood pressure medications reduces the risk of developing dementia and cognitive…
A ‘switch’ that turns autoimmunity drugs into powerful anti-cancer treatments
Scientists have discovered a way to transform antibody drugs previously developed to treat autoimmunity into antibodies with powerful anti-cancer activity…
Environmental contaminants alter gut microbiome, health
The microbes that inhabit our bodies are influenced by what we eat, drink, breathe and absorb through our skin, and…