Scientists lead genome analysis to better understand one of the most common childhood solid tumors.
COVID-19 lockdowns averted tens of thousands of premature deaths related to air pollution, study finds
Scientists have found that particulate matter concentrations in China dropped by an unprecedented 29.7 percent, and by 17.1 percent in…
Reviving cells after a heart attack
Researchers have unraveled potential mechanisms behind the healing power of extracellular vesicles and demonstrated their capacity to not only revive…
Protein that keeps immune system from freaking out could form basis for new therapeutics
Treatment with a peptide that mimics the naturally occurring protein GIV prevents immune overreaction and supports a mechanism critical for…
Studies offer new evidence for possible link between blood type and COVID-19 susceptibility
New studies suggest people with blood type O may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and reduced likelihood of…
Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of ‘cytokine storm’ hyperinflammation
Researchers have identified a blood profile that could help identify COVID-19 patients at greatest risk of deterioration and direct them…
Nerves that sense touch may play role in autism
Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves…
Could loss of interest be sign of dementia risk?
Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia…
Novel software assesses phonologial awareness
Understanding sounds in language is a critical building block for child literacy, yet this skill is often overlooked. Researchers have…
Scientists Synthesize Jawbones From Pig Fat
The bones are among the hardest to replace in the body. A trial of the new technique in humans is…