Genetics and the environment (including psychiatric stress) may contribute to the pace of cellular aging, causing some individuals to have…
Estimating risk of airborne COVID-19 with mask usage, social distancing
The Contagion Airborne Transmission inequality model illustrates correlation between physical distancing and protection, the efficacy of face masks and the…
Tracking evolution of SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations
Researchers tracked the mutation rate in SARS-CoV-2 virus’s proteome — the collection of proteins encoded by genetic material — through…
Gender, age divide in new bullying study
Students’ emotional resilience is linked to their chances of being victimized, with less resilient students more likely to suffer from…
War songs and lullabies behind origins of music
Love is not the primary reason humans developed music. A new evolutionary theory of the origins of music argues more…
Hydrogen sulfide helps maintain your drive to breathe
Researchers have found that the production of hydrogen sulfide gas is necessary to breathe normally. Inhibition of hydrogen sulfide production…
Divide and conquer :A new formula to minimize ‘mathemaphobia’
Maths – it’s the subject some kids love to hate, yet despite its lack of popularity, mathematics is critical for…
Orthopedic manifestations of abuse
Intimate partner violence and elder abuse are common in the United States but often remain undetected. The incidence of these…
All That Wheezes Isn’t Asthma: A Gut Feeling Something is Amiss
Dyspnea and wheezing are common complaints in the hospital setting. Approximately 8% of patients present to the emergency department reporting…
Kid influencers are promoting junk food brands on YouTube — garnering more than a billion views
Kids with wildly popular YouTube channels are frequently promoting unhealthy food and drinks in their videos, warn researchers.