Scientists have identified an unexpected player in the immune reaction gone awry that causes vision loss in patients with age-related…
Novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders
Researchers have developed a new device that can monitor bladder volume in real-time and effectively empty the bladder.
Researchers release COVID-19 symptom tracker app
Early use of the app by more than 2.5 million people in the US and the UK has generated valuable…
Protective shield: How pathogens withstand acidic environments in the body
Certain bacteria, including the dangerous nosocomial pathogen MRSA, can protect themselves from acidic conditions in our body and thus ensure…
Liver surgery success boosted by growth hormone
Growth hormone has been identified as playing a key role in reducing inflammation and increasing survival rates following liver surgery.
Lymphatic vessels in mice and humans: Alike yet different
In an international collaboration, researchers have mapped the lymph node lymphatic vessels in mice and humans down to the level…
‘Loss of pleasure’ found in teen sleep study
Sleep patterns around the world have been disrupted as screen time increases and sleep routines change with COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.…
Immunity passports to vaccination certificates for COVID-19: Equitable and legal challenges
As governments explore the possibility of issuing so-called ‘immunity passports,’ such action poses significant practical, equitable, and legal issues. In…
Already vulnerable, gig economy workers in San Francisco suffer during pandemic, survey finds
A new survey of app-based workers in San Francisco underscores the financial vulnerability of workers in the gig economy —…
Editing selfies is counter productive
Girls and young women shouldn’t spend a lot of time editing selfies for social media because it negatively influences their…