Researchers have identified a number of ‘silent’ mutations in the roughly 30,000 letters of the COVID-19 virus’s genetic code that…
How is STEM children’s programming prioritizing diversity?
The first large-scale analysis of characters featured in STEM-related educational programming revealed that of the characters appearing in STEM television…
Is sitting always bad for your mind? A new study suggests maybe not
It’s generally accepted health advice that adults of all ages should sit less, move more, and engage in regular exercise…
Could excessive sugar intake contribute to aggressive behaviors, ADHD, bipolar disorder?
New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be…
Investigational ALS drug prolongs patient survival in clinical trial
An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has now demonstrated the potential…
Emergency Use Authorization of Covid Vaccines — Safety and Efficacy Follow-up Considerations
Confidence in any Covid-19 vaccine that is made available under an emergency use authorization (EUA) will depend on the rigor…
Plant genetic engineering to fight ‘hidden hunger’
More than two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient malnutrition due to deficiencies in minerals and vitamins. Poor people in…
Researchers make counterintuitive discoveries about immune-like characteristics of cells
Biologists reveal that tissue perturbations by chemotherapy agents promote stem cell expansion and that fibroblast cells exhibit unexpected, immune-like behavior.
Gel instrumental in 3D bioprinting biological tissues
The eventual creation of replacement biological parts requires fully three-dimensional capabilities that two-dimensional and three-dimensional thin-film bioprinting cannot supply. Now,…
A promising new tool in the fight against melanoma
A new study has revealed that a key blood marker of cancer could be used to select the most effective…