Moms with COVID-19 who take basic precautions rarely pass the virus to their newborns, even if breastfeeding and rooming together,…
Total deaths recorded during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19, new data show
For every two deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the U.S., a third American dies as a result of the pandemic,…
Single gene disorders not so simple after all
Traditionally, geneticists divide disorders into ‘simple,’ where a single gene mutation causes disease, or complex, where mutations in many genes…
The making of memory B cells and long-term immune responses
Researchers have identified two factors necessary for the production of memory B cells, the cells of the immune system that…
Homeless in America
On a recent trip to California, my spouse and I were shocked by the number of homeless that we saw…
Osteoarthritis biomarker could help 300 million people worldwide
Researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis, a painful condition which affects more than 300…
Pandemic-related stress leads to less employee engagement
As COVID-19 cases surged this spring, the pandemic led some people more than others to ponder their own mortality. A…
When Symptoms of Covid-19 Don’t Go Away
Research is underway to assess the pandemic’s long-term effects and find ways to prevent and treat lasting symptoms.
In Terms of Child Mortality, It’s a Good Time for Public Health
Despite the crises of 2020, parents can realistically expect that children born today will outlive them. That wasn’t always the…
Novel therapeutic approach against Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors
A research team hsd discovered that certain exosomes can effectively control Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors and induce T-cell anti-tumor immunity. The…