Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications…
Glowing dye may aid in eliminating cancer
When a solid cancer is surgically removed, any small piece that is left behind increases the chance of a local…
Universal gut microbiome-derived signature predicts cirrhosis
Researchers report that stool microbiomes of NAFLD patients are distinct enough to potentially be used to accurately predict which persons…
Researchers identify multiple molecules that shut down SARS-Cov-2 polymerase reaction
Researchers have identified a library of molecules that shut down the SARS-CoV-2 polymerase reaction, a key step that establishes the…
Life-hack: Rituals spell anxiety relief
Researchers are examining the important roles rituals play in reducing our anxiety levels.
Buzzing to rebuild broken bone
Healing broken bones could get easier with a device that provides both a scaffold for the bone to grow on…
SNAP work requirements put low-income Americans at risk
When work requirements for a federal food safety-net program start again, many low-income Americans will lose benefits — and Black…
Countries group into clusters as COVID-19 outbreak spreads
Mathematicians have developed a method to analyze the large amount of data accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technique can…
Seeing is believing: Effectiveness of facemasks
Using flow visualization, researchers assessed the efficacy of facemasks in obstructing respiratory droplets. Loosely folded facemasks and bandana-style coverings provide…
Lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ suggest COVID-19 virus can infect human brain cells
Researchers have found that organoids known as ‘mini-brains’ can be infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.