An X-ray test commonly used to assess hardening of the arteries could help doctors decide whether the benefits of taking…
Clinical trial indicates monoclonal antibody lowered hospitalizations and emergency visits
COVID-19 (coronavirus) patients who were administered a novel antibody had fewer symptoms and were less likely to require hospitalization or…
Mothers pass on allergies to offspring
Maternal antibodies primed to react to specific allergens can cross the placenta, passing on transiently allergic reactions to offspring, according…
A new way to create a spectrum of natural-looking hair colors
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new way to create a spectrum of natural-looking hair colors, ranging from blond to…
Compression garments reduce strength loss after training
Regular training enhances your strength, but recovery is equally important. Elastic bandages and compression garments are widely used in sports…
Malaria parasites adapt to survive the dry season
The main parasite that causes malaria can alter its gene expression to survive undetected in the human blood stream, new…
Beetroot peptide as potential drug candidate for treating diseases
Medical researchers isolated a peptide (small protein molecule) from beetroot. The peptide is able to inhibit a particular enzyme that…
Difficult to build a family after exposure to chemical weapons
People who have been exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) feel uncertain, decades after the exposure, about their survival and…
Parasitology: Bringing the locals onboard
A new study examines local perceptions of Chagas disease in a region where the infectious agent is endemic. The results…
Microbes in the gut could be protective against hazardous radiation exposure
Scientists showed that mice exposed to potentially lethal levels of total body radiation were protected from radiation damage if they…