Many viruses – including coronaviruses — have protective outer layer made of proteins, fats and sugars. New research shows targeting…
Photopharmacology: Light-gated control of the cytoskeleton
Researchers have developed photoresponsive derivatives of the anticancer drug Taxol®, which allow light-based control of cytoskeleton dynamics in neurons. The…
Patients reported international hydroxychloroquine shortages due to COVID-19
A new study shows that patients with rheumatic diseases across Africa, Southeast Asia, the Americas and Europe had trouble filling…
COVID-19 infection rates low in people with rheumatic diseases, most report mild illness
A new study shows that the COVID-19 infection incidence has been low in people with rheumatic diseases, and most of…
Pre-existing coronavirus antibodies could help protect children against new pandemic strain
Researchers have found that some antibodies, created by the immune system during infection with common cold coronaviruses, can also target…
Hydroxychloroquine not linked to longer heart rhythm intervals in rheumatoid arthritis or lupus patients
New research shows that use of hydroxychloroquine, a generic drug, does not cause any significant differences in QTc length or…
Conflicts in kindergarten can reduce children’s interest in reading and math
Teacher-perceived conflict predicts lower interest and pre-academic skills in math and literacy among kindergarteners, a new study shows.
A brief pilot intervention enhances preschoolers’ self-regulation and food liking
Mindfulness training and engaging in classroom-based games can influence self-regulation and food liking when introduced during the preschool years according…
Game ‘pre-bunks’ political misinformation by letting players undermine democracy
An online game helps ‘inoculate’ players against fake news by showing them how political misinformation is created and circulated. Launched…
Green prescriptions could undermine the benefits of spending time in nature
Spending time in nature is believed to benefit people’s mental health. However, new research suggests that giving people with existing…