A new article examines the ways in which COVID-19 disproportionately impacts historically disadvantaged communities of color in the United States,…
Novel neuroimaging study on dissociative symptoms reveals wounds of childhood trauma
Brain imaging analyses can uncover changes in functional connections between brain regions linked to dissociative symptoms.
New vulnerability found in lung squamous cancer may facilitate drug targeting
New cancer research shows the potential for targeting a specific circular RNA, known as CDR1as, to attack lung squamous cell…
The male Y chromosome does more than we thought
While the Y chromosome’s role was believed to be limited to the functions of the sexual organs, a scientist has…
3D-printed nasal swabs work as well as commercial swabs for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, study finds
A clinical trial provides evidence that 3D-printed alternative nasal swabs work as well for COVID-19 diagnostic testing as commercial synthetic…
Ultrapotent antibody mix blocks COVID-19 virus attachment
A cocktail of powerful antibodies identified in recovered patients locks the coronavirus infection machinery, inhibits SARS-CoV-2 attachment to host cells,…
Low level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child’s brain development
A new study finds any alcohol use during pregnancy, even low levels, is associated with subtle, yet significant behavioural and…
Potential drug target for dangerous E. coli infections identified
Treatment for a deadly E. coli strain may be possible in the future, after researchers identify a new molecular pathway…
Primate brain size does not predict their intelligence
A research team has systematically investigated the cognitive abilities of lemurs, which have relatively small brains compared to other primates.…
A genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer’s disease promotes immune cell functions
A new study has found that the PLCG2-P522R genetic variant, which protects against Alzheimer’s disease, enhances several key functions of…