The world’s economy is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with many industries under threat. Researchers have concluded that…
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More young adults are abstaining from alcohol
Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study.
Scientists find neurochemicals have unexpectedly profound roles in the human brain
In first-of-their-kind observations in the human brain, an international team of researchers has revealed two well-known neurochemicals — dopamine and…
To protect nature’s benefits, focus on people
New paper calls for the consideration of people’s diverse needs in order to develop effective nature-based policies and investments in…
Very low risk to newborns from moms with COVID-19, finds study
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…