A manually constructed 3D atlas offers a cellular-level view of the entire mouse brain. This reference brain, called the Allen…
Vitamin D linked to low virus death rate, study finds
A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases…
Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air
What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University…
Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments
Researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed. The…
Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
Researchers analyzed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and hyperactive immune…
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 offers a more rapid alternative to a vaccine
Repurposing existing medicines focused on known drug targets is likely to offer a more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than…
Possible vaccine for virus linked to type 1 diabetes
According to many observations, certain virus infections may play a part in the autoimmune attack that leads to type 1…
Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo care’ shows important benefits for premature babies
A world-first study has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby’s heart and brain function when held by the parent…
Survey: Half of Americans concerned about new moms, babies being in public amid COVID-19
A new national U.S. survey finds that nearly 80 percent of respondents would be concerned about themselves or an expectant…
Killing ‘sleeper cells’ may enhance breast cancer therapy
The anti-cancer medicine venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, according to preclinical studies. The…