Scientists have made a curious discovery about a well-known human protein that helps the immune system fight viral infections. Researchers…
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Time-keeping brain protein influences memory
Upsetting the brain’s timekeeping can cause cognitive impairments, like when jetlag makes you feel foggy and forgetful. These impairments may…
State gun laws may help curb violence across state lines: study
Researchers find that strong state firearm laws are associated with fewer firearm homicides — both within the state where the…
Hard physical work may significantly increase the risk of dementia
Men in jobs with hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to men doing sedentary work,…
How exercise stalls cancer growth through the immune system
People with cancer who exercise generally have a better prognosis than inactive patients. Now, researchers have found a likely explanation…
Tiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers
Gold nanotubes – tiny hollow cylinders one thousandth the width of a human hair – could be used to treat…
T-cells from recovered COVID-19 patients show promise to protect vulnerable patients from infection
T-cells taken from the blood of people who recovered from a COVID-19 infection can be successfully multiplied in the lab…
CRISPR screen identifies genes, drug targets to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection
A new study demonstrates how changes in human genes can reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection and describes a wide array of genes…
Study finds PTSD interacts with klotho gene, may cause premature aging in the brain
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…