The government offered little explanation as to why it had stopped testing a promising coronavirus shot; an institute involved in…
In Brazil’s Halt of Chinese Vaccine Trial, Critics See Politics
The government offered little explanation as to why it had stopped testing a promising coronavirus shot; an institute involved in…
Brain Scientists Explore the How of When
A new study offers the strongest evidence yet of “time cells” in the brain.
Comparison of two different frailty measurements and risk of hospitalisation or death from COVID-19: findings from UK Biobank
Frailty has been associated with worse prognosis following COVID-19 infection. While several studies have reported the association between frailty and…
Mendelian randomization study of inflammatory bowel disease and bone mineral density
Recently, the association between inflammatory bowel disease (including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) and BMD has attracted great interest in…
Diet and lifestyle during pregnancy linked to modifications in infants’ DNA
A new study has shown pregnant women with obesity could reduce the health risks for their infants through improved diet…
Severe COVID-19 infection rare in newborns, study finds
Severe COVID-19 infection appears rare in newborn babies, suggests a new study. The study traced all babies, less than 29…
New insight into a placental gene pathway and its association with vitamin D
Vitamin D status during pregnancy has multifaceted effects on maternal health. Researchers found that vitamin D sufficiency lowered the expression…
Researchers identify new Rickettsia bacteria species in dogs
Researchers have identified a new species of Rickettsia bacteria that may cause significant disease in dogs and humans. This new…
Large, delayed outbreaks of endemic diseases possible following COVID-19 controls
Measures such as mask wearing and social distancing that are key to reducing coronavirus infection have also greatly reduced the…