UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

As part of the government-backed Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY (RECOVERY) Trials, monoclonal antibodies, or potent laboratory-made antibodies, will be given to about 2,000 patients in the coming weeks to see if they are effective against coronavirus.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

COVID-19 Phase 3 Trial To Evaluate REGN-COV2 Antibody Cocktail in UK

RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY), one of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials of potential COVID-19 treatments, will evaluate Regeneron’s investigational anti-viral antibody cocktail known as REGN-COV2. The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

New antibody drug added to Oxford University trial of Covid-19 treatments

Regeneron’s experimental drug REGN-COV2 to be added to UK’s Recovery trial

RECOVERY trial to test REGN-COV2, first specifically designed antibody cocktail for Covid

The RECOVERY trial, the world's largest trial, is currently looking for therapeutic options against Covid.

Regeneron’s antibody drug is the first specifically-designed COVID-19 treatment added to leading U.K. trial

U.S. biotech company Regeneron’s experimental drug is being added to one of the world’s leading coronavirus treatment trials.

Possible marker of life spotted on venus

An international team of astronomers today announced the discovery of a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Hints of life on Venus: Scientists detect phosphine molecules in high cloud decks

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule—phosphine—in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is ...

Hints of life on Venus

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule - phosphine - in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially, or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Astronomers spot possible marker of life on 'inhospitable' Venus

Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial "aerial" life.

Possible marker of life spotted on venus

Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

Scientists make huge step in search for aliens as signs of life discovered on Venus

According to the researchers, the discovery points to extra-terrestrial life on Venus

Breaking: Researchers Discover Signs of Life on Venus

Researchers have discovered significant sources of phosphine,  colorless and odorless gas, in the atmosphere of Venus — a possible sign of life.

Sign of life on Venus discovered with Hawaii telescope | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

An international team of scientists using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope on Hawaii island has discovered the potential for life on Venus.

Is There Life On Venus? Extra-Terrestrial ‘Aerial’ Organisms May Exist In Its Clouds, Say Scientists

Phosphine molecules—a possible marker of life—have been detected in the Venusian high clouds. Could this be a sign of life?

Gas in Venus clouds could indicate signs of life

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Detection of phosphine in Venus’ clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus, suggesting the planet could host unknown photochemical or geochemical processes.

Signs of alien life detected on Venus

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

Detection of phosphine in Venus's clouds ‘indicates potential for life'

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Astronomers found a gas in Venus' clouds that could signal alien life

Scientists discovered trace amounts of phosphine gas in clouds on Venus. On Earth, this gas is typically produced by microbes.

UK Tests if Covid-19 Vaccines Might Work Better Inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

U.K. tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better if inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

LONDON — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK testing if COVID-19 vaccines work better inhaled

LONDON — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected. In a statement on

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

LONDON (AP) — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.In a statement on Monday, researchers at Imperial College London and Oxford University said a trial involving 30 people would test vaccines developed by both institutions when participants inhale the droplets in their mouths, which would directly target their respiratory systems.Larger studies of the Imperial and Oxford vaccine are already under way, but this study aims to see if the vaccines might be more effective if they are inhaled.

WHO Europe: Oct, Nov to be ‘tougher’ with more coronavirus deaths

COPENHAGEN, Sept 14 — The World Health Organisation expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of Covid-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body’s European branch told AFP today. “It’s going to get tougher. In October, November, we are going to see more mortality,”...

October, November to be 'tougher' in Europe with more coronavirus deaths: WHO

"The end of the pandemic is the moment that we learn how to live with this pandemic," says WHO Europe director.

Oct, Nov to Be ‘Tougher’ With More Coronavirus Deaths: WHO Europe

The World Health Organization expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of Covid-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body’s European branch told AFP on Monday.

October, November to be 'tougher' with more coronavirus deaths: WHO Europe

The World Health Organization expects Europe to see a rise in the daily number of COVID-19 deaths in October and November, the head of the body's European branch told AFP.

Europe will see a rise in Covid-19 deaths through October and November, WHO warns as it casts doubts on effectiveness of a vaccine against the pandemic

Deaths have remained relatively stable even as cases have surged in many European countries over the summer, but the WHO's Europe director Hans Kluge is expecting a rise in daily fatalities.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

World's first major study into MS and pregnancy reveals it delays onset of MS symptoms by more than 3 years

A comprehensive international study, led by Monash researchers, has definitively found that pregnancy can delay the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) by more than 3 years.

Pregnancy hormones could delay the onset of MS: study

The production of estrogen and other sex steroid hormones during pregnancy could delay the onset of multiple sclerosis by several years, according to a new international study published Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology.

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments. The international scientific team first spotted the phosphine using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope in Hawaii and confirmed it using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope in Chile.

Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say

Gas called phosphine which produces bacteria is found in harshly acidic clouds

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — Scientists said today they have detected in the harshly acidic clouds of Venus a gas called phosphine that indicates microbes may inhabit Earth’s inhospitable neighbor, a tantalizing sign of potential life beyond Earth. The researchers did not discover actual life forms,...

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

As astronomers plan for searches for life on planets outside our solar system, a major method is to look for chemical signatures that can only be made by biological processes, called biosignatures.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in the clouds of Venus

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’s clouds

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life, according to a study in Monday's journal Nature Astronomy.

Astronomers find potential sign of life high in Venus's atmosphere

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life

Life on Venus? Astronomers see hints of life in planet's clouds

Astronomers have found hints of life in the clouds surrounding Venus.

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten COVID-19 recovery time

A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recove

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten Covid-19 recovery time

The study tested baricitinib, a pill that Indianapolis-based Lilly already sells as Olumiant to treat rheumatoid arthritis, the less common form of arthritis that occurs when a mistaken or overreacting immune system attacks joints, causing inflammation.

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten COVID-19 recovery time

A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recovery by an additional day.

COVID-19 patients with sleep apnoea could be at additional risk

People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick.

Sleep apnea patients could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19

People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick.

Sleep apnea patients at greater risk of developing COVID-19 complications, study finds

COVID-19 patients who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea may have a greater risk of adverse outcomes from the virus, according to a new U.K. study.

Dine out at your own risk!

Eating at restaurants spells greater possibility of catching Covid than going shopping or visiting someone’s place, says report

Dining in restaurants may increase COVID-19 spread risk: Study

For the findings, the research team examined data from adults at 11 facilities across US

Dining in restaurants may increase COVID-19 spread risk: Study

For the findings, the research team examined data from adults at 11 facilities across US

Dining in restaurants may increase Covid-19 spread risk: Study

NEW YORK:  In a study related to novel coronavirus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that people who are dining at a restaurant at a higher risk of Covid-19 transmission than some other community activities.Fro the fi

Antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world’s largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron’s experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalized with the disease. The UK RECOVERY trial, which has been testing a range of potential COVID-19 treatments since it began in April, will compare the effects of adding

Regeneron's antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world's largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron's experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalised with the disease.

Children born in Autumn are more likely to suffer from food allergies: Study

Food allergy is something we generally do not talk about much as it seems simple that you have to avoid consumption of a particular food. But it can b

Why are Autumn babies more likely to have allergies?

A new study says babies born Sept-Oct have higher risk of allergic diseases. But why?

"Exciting Signs Of Possible Presence Of Life": Scientist On Venus Find

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

Scientists find ‘life harbouring’ gas on Venus

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in coronavirus patients

Eli Lilly said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib shortened the time taken to recover from Covid-19 in hospitalized patients when taken in combination with Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral remdesivir.

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in COVID-19 patients

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug shortened the time to recovery in hospitalized COVID-19 patients when used along with Gilead Sciences Inc's remdesivir.

Possible sign of life on Venus

Astronomers reported today that they’ve detected phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus, a possible biosignature of life on the planet. The researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Techn…

Life on Venus? Astronomers see a signal in its clouds

Many scientists think planet once possessed an atmosphere where life could have flourished

Here’s what you need to know about clinical trials as drug makers push forward with coronavirus vaccine studies

Whether you’re new to investing in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies or simply paying close attention to the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine,...

Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial

LONDON - Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a

Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Scottish First Minister raises ‘serious concern’ over ‘test results backlog’

Nicola Sturgeon was speaking at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing.

Computer-designed antiviral proteins inhibit COVID-19 in lab, scientists find

As scientists discovered COVID-19 Computer-designed synthetic antiviral proteins have been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2

Computer-designed antiviral proteins inhibit COVID-19 in lab, scientists find

Coronaviruses are studded with so-called Spike proteins, which latch onto human cells to enable the virus to break in and infect them, they said.

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oman stand at 89,746

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in the Sultanate reached 89,746, while the number of recoveries stood at 83,771.

10 die of COVID-10 in Oman

83,928 have so far recovered, which is 93% percent of total cases reported

Coronavirus cases are growing in 11 U.S. states as Fauci warns of 'disturbing' data

Covid-19 cases continued to grow over the weekend in nearly a dozen states as the nation's leading infectious disease expert warns about the nation's worrying level of new infections.

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Researchers develop new PET imaging agent that spotlights inflammation

Many of the most common diseases -- cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and lung disease, and even COVID-19 -- have been linked to chronic or excessive inflammation.

Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have created a new PET imaging agent that detects signs of inflammation. Such a tracer could aid diagnosis and study of diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer to COVID-19.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

Humankind is reliant on the ammonium in synthetic fertilizer for food. However, producing ammonia from nitrogen is extremely energy-intensive and requires the use of transition metals.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

The industrial conversion of nitrogen to ammonium provides fertiliser for agriculture. Würzburg chemists have now achieved this conversion at room temperature and low pressure using only light elements.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

The industrial conversion of nitrogen to ammonium provides fertilizer for agriculture. Chemists have now achieved this conversion at room temperature and low pressure using only light elements.

Gilead CEO: We're studying new ways to treat coronavirus with remdesivir outside of the hospital

"We want to follow the science here. We don't to get ahead of it," Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day told CNBC on Monday.

A gas found on Earth that signifies life has been detected in the clouds on Venus

A gas found on Earth has also been detected in the atmosphere of Venus in a discovery that could hint at unknown processes occurring on that planet.

Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in the short term, but more research is needed

Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.

Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in the short term, but more research is needed

Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter.

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter. While hundreds of Jupiter-sized planets have been discovered orbiting larger ...

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter.

DNA damage may occur far away from the point of incidence of radiation

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation.

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that DNA ...

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation. They produced an artificially modeled DNA sequence in new architecture and detected DNA damage at a distance of 30 DNA building blocks. The results are reported in Angewandte Chemie (DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009216).

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation. They produced an artificially modeled DNA sequence in new architecture and detected DNA damage at a distance of 30 DNA building blocks.

Physicists "trick" photons into behaving like electrons using a "synthetic" magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a ''synthetic'' Lorentz force -- which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

Physicists 'trick' photons into behaving like electrons using a 'synthetic' magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a 'synthetic' Lorentz force—which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

Physicists 'trick' photons into behaving like electrons using a 'synthetic' magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a 'synthetic' Lorentz force -- which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

AstraZeneca resumes Covid-19 vaccine trial

AstraZeneca has resumed British clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, one of the most advanced in development, after getting the green light...

Spain to begin clinical trials of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine today

Spain's first trials of a coronavirus vaccine are scheduled to begin on Monday, Alberto Borobia, the chief of the clinical trials unit of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid

COVID-19 vaccine update: Spain to begin clinical trials of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine today

Spain's first trials of a coronavirus vaccine are scheduled to begin on Monday, Alberto Borobia, the chief of the clinical trials unit of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid.

Climate change triggers migration - particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as tropical storms, are important factors as shown by a new study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Environmental migration is most pronounced in middle-income and agricultural countries but weaker in low-income countries, where populations often lack resources needed for migration.

Climate change triggers migration—particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as ...

Climate change triggers migration, particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as tropical storms, are important factors as shown by a new study. Environmental migration is most pronounced in middle-income and agricultural countries but weaker in low-income countries, where populations often lack resources needed for migration.

Embryos taking shape via buckling

The embryo of an animal first looks like a hollow sphere. Invaginations then appear at different stages of development, which will give rise to the body's structures (the brain, digestive tract, etc.). ...

Embryos taking shape via buckling

A hundred cells (pink and green) encapsulated in a hollow sphere (cyan). They form a proliferating epithelium that invaginates spontaneously.

Embryos taking shape via buckling

The embryo of an animal first looks like a hollow sphere. Invaginations then appear at different stages of development, which will give rise to the body's structures. Although buckling could be the dominant mechanism that triggers invagination, it has never been possible of measuring the tiny forces involved. This gap has finally been filled.

CANADA: Health experts criticize feds' vaccine deals, call for international funding

Trudeau has said repeatedly that Canada wants to ensure that poorer countries have fair access to an eventual cure for the COVID-19 pandemic because the novel coronavirus can only be stamped out if it is stamped out everywhere

UAE announces emergency approval for use of COVID-19 vaccine

A phase III trial of a COVID-19 inactivated vaccine developed by Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical company Sinopham began in the UAE in July and is yet to be completed.

Project Phoenix: DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

Scientists have developed a new genetic tool that can help them better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

Project Phoenix: DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

A new study challenges more than 200 years of coral classification. Researchers say the 'traditional' method does not accurately capture the differences between species or their evolutionary relationships. They developed a new genetic tool to help better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

A new study challenges more than 200 years of coral classification. Researchers say the 'traditional' method does not accurately capture the differences between species or their evolutionary relationships. They developed a new genetic tool to help better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

DNA webs may drive lung pathology in severe COVID-19

Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections, according to two new studies published September 14 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). The research, conducted by independent groups in Belgium and Brazil, suggests that blocking the release of these DNA webs could be a new therapeutic target for the management of severe forms of COVID-19.

Sticky DNA webs may cause tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections

Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections, according to two new studies published September 14 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

New treatments for deadly lung disease could be revealed by 3D modeling

A 3D bioengineered model of lung tissue built by University of Michigan researchers is poking holes in decades worth of flat, Petri dish observations into how the deadly disease pulmonary fibrosis progresses.

New treatments for deadly lung disease could be revealed by 3D modeling

A 3D bioengineered model of lung tissue is poking holes in decades worth of flat, Petri dish observations into how the deadly disease pulmonary fibrosis progresses.

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers from the ...

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers from the University of Basel have taken an important step in this direction: They succeed in having several different nanocapsules work in tandem to amplify a natural signaling cascade and influence cell behavior.

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers have taken an important step in this direction: They succeed in having several different nanocapsules work in tandem to amplify a natural signaling cascade and influence cell behavior.

TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue

Research from the University of Kent has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behaviour between day and night.

TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue

Research has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night.

TRESK regulates the brain's circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night

Research from the University of Kent has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night.

Oxford University scientists to carry out first major trial of a tailor-made Covid-19 'antibody cocktail' on hospitalised patients to see if it treats the disease

Hospitals in Britain will trial a therapy created by US-based company Regeneron, which has designed treatment based on immune system antibodies taken from actual Covid-19 survivors.

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates

Researchers have discovered that a molecule produced by the immune system acts on the brain to change the behavior of mice.

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that a molecule produced by the immune system acts on the brain to change the behavior of mice.

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

"She was totally flirting with you," my friend told me after the hosts left our table.

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

Misunderstandings about flirting can potentially result in awkwardness or even accusations of sexual harassment. How can we figure out what other people mean when they smile at us? Is there a unique, identifiable facial expression representing flirting — and if there is, what does it convey, and how effective is it?

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

A new paper by researchers based at the University of Kansas has been published in the Journal of Sex Research examining if flirting has a particular facial cue effectively used by women to indicate interest in a man.

Structure of the enzyme behind the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has ...

Structure of ATPase, the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has not been known so far. Now, scientists from IST Austria report the first complete structure of the mammalian F1Fo-ATP synthase. This structure also settles a debate on how the permeability transition pore, a structure involved in cell death, cancer, and heart attacks, forms.

Structure of ATPase, the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has not been known so far. Now, scientists report the first complete structure of the mammalian F1Fo-ATP synthase. This structure also settles a debate on how the permeability transition pore, a structure involved in cell death, cancer, and heart attacks, forms.

Susceptibility of domestic pigs to SARS-CoV-2

A recent study published on the preprint server bioRxiv sought to determine the susceptibility of domestic swine to SARS-CoV-2. Domestic swine is one of the most highly produced agricultural species that has the potential to impact public health significantly.

The intricate protein architecture linked to disease

In research published today in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, scientists at the University of Leeds report that they have been able to visualise the structure of amylin fibrils using the latest electron microscope technology - and have discovered an architecture that they suspect makes some amylin sequences more prone to form amylin aggregates than others: a feature linked to earlier onset of type 2 diabetes.

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

ECT therapy may cut suicide risk in bipolar patients

"A lot of patients who have failed with other treatments are referred to the Pisa clinic, which is why we were able to gather so much data from a single clinic,"

Suicide Risk in Bipolar Patients May Be Reduced By Electroconvulsive Therapy

ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.

Bangladesh surpasses China in COVID-19 deaths as toll tops 4,750

Bangladesh has recorded 1,812 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 339,332.

Bangladesh counts 1,476 virus cases, 31 deaths in a day

Bangladesh has recorded 1,476 new cases of the coronavirus in a daily count, taking the tally of infections to 337,520.

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable—a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining four ...

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable -- a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining cutting-edge methods finds that the material boasts remarkable quantum properties, including the chain transforming from a magnetic insulator into a metal. The computational methods used in the study present a significant step toward custom-designing materials with sought-after properties, such as high-temperature superconductivity.

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable -- a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining cutting-edge methods finds that the material boasts remarkable quantum properties, including the chain transforming from a magnetic insulator into a metal. The computational methods used in the study present a significant step toward custom-designing materials with sought-after properties, such as high-temperature superconductivity.

Explained: Why AstraZeneca halted then resumed its trial, and the challenges in vaccinating the whole world

The unexplained illness of an AstraZeneca vaccine trial subject, challenges in manufacturing, storage and distribution, and the threat of Covid-19 reinfections will weigh heavy as the world raises to inoculate itself against the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Q&A: Distributed biological processing can prevent pandemics 

It is possible to leverage the powers of distributed biological processing to fight emerging pathogens faster and prevent them from spreading in the future, building a global antibody defensive barrier, according to Dr. Eric Hobbs.

Climatic changes may potentially impact COVID-19 pandemic

A recent epidemiological study by Princeton University researchers suggests that the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak during the winter season depends on the susceptibility of the population to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced infection as well as the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical control measures applied to control the virus spread.

Poor sleep linked to weight gain in 2-year smartphone sleep tracking study

People with BMIs of 30 considered obese by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had slightly shorter mean sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns, according to a new study.

Astronomers discover possible signs of life in clouds above Venus

Microbes may be generating phosphine gas in planet’s upper atmosphere, researchers find

COVID-19 pandemic affects delivery of cancer care and oncologists' wellbeing

Delays and cancellation of cancer treatments and other safety measures undertaken to minimise the risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have generated a huge backlog in oncology care and research.

COVID-19 pandemic halts cancer care and damages oncologists' wellbeing

Delays and cancellation of cancer treatments and other safety measures undertaken to minimise the risk of exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have generated a huge backlog in oncology care and research. The threat of delayed diagnoses looms while oncology professionals face burnout, according to new studies discussed at the ESMO Virtual Congress 2020.

Scientists Working On SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Sequences To Fight COVID-19

A group of scientists in India is working on genomic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 around the world, including India, to identify genetic variability and potential molecular targets in virus and human to find the best possible answer to combat the COVID-19 virus.

Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds

A team of Army researchers uncovered how the human brain processes bright and contrasting light, which they say is a key to improving robotic sensing and enabling autonomous agents to team with humans.

Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds

A team of researchers uncovered how the human brain processes bright and contrasting light, which they say is a key to improving robotic sensing and enabling autonomous agents to team with humans.

WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 307,000

The biggest increases were from India, the United States and Brazil, according to the agency's website. Deaths rose by 5,537 to a total of 917,417.

Cool eyes on fever screening: Optimizing infrared thermography

A report published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics provides insights for optimizing infrared thermograph-based fever screening. Thermography using infrared thermographs (IRTs), enables increased options for temperature estimation with greater accuracy. Although the use of thermography as a stand-alone detection method for COVID-19 is unlikely to prevent spread, emerging evidence and international consensus suggest that it is indeed possible to use IRTs effectively for detecting elevated body temperatures.

Full-face readings can optimize fever screening with infrared thermographs

Thermography has been a hot topic this year, due to the need for quicker diagnostics to detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Noncontact infrared thermometers (NCITs) are currently a primary tool ...

COVID-19: People could be getting immunity from coronavirus by wearing masks - study

Those who contract COVID-19 may not become as sick.

Covid-19 vaccine race: Need to fund the underdogs if front-runners fail to deliver

The trial hiccup in the Oxford-developed Covid-19 vaccine has revived fear about possible failure or short of desired success for front-runner candidates. Some experts have called for funding of what are being called underdog vaccine candidates.

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, ...

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, because existing superconductors only lose their resistance at extremely low temperatures. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientist have now introduced new findings about hydrogen sulfide in the H(3)S form, and its deuterium analogue D(3)S, which become superconducting at the relatively high temperatures of -77 and -107 °C, respectively.

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, because existing superconductors only lose their resistance at extremely low temperatures. Scientists have now introduced new findings about hydrogen sulfide in the H(3)S form, and its deuterium analogue D(3)S, which become superconducting at the relatively high temperatures of -77 and -107 °C, respectively.

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

A special material was found, which shows a surprising new effect: Its electrical properties can be controlled with a magnetic field. This effect works completely differently than usual. It can be controlled in a highly sensitive way.

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

A special material was found, which shows a surprising new effect: Its electrical properties can be controlled with a magnetic field. This effect works completely differently than usual. It can be controlled in a highly sensitive way.

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

Electricity and magnetism are closely related: Power lines generate a magnetic field, rotating magnets in a generator produce electricity. However, the phenomenon is much more complicated: electrical ...

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected?

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected? ...

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected? Researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Spanish University of Girona (UdG) have addressed these questions in a recent study.

First Covid reinfection case appears in JK

Jammu Tawi, Sep 13: Jammu and Kashmir has reported its first case of coronavirus re-infection – a dental surgeon – who first tested positive in July and was discharged upon full recovery. The case of Covid-19 re-infection surfaced at tertiary-care SKIMS hospital in Srinagar for the first time, officials said. While confirming the re-infection case, […]

Smart virus

HSE University researchers have found microRNA molecules that are potentially capable of repressing the replication of human coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. It turns out that the virus uses miRNA hsa-miR-21-3p to inhibit growth in the first stages of infection in order to delay the active immune response. The results of the research have been published in the journal PeerJ. https://peerj.com/articles/9994/

Researchers identify microRNA molecules that could repress the replication of human coronaviruses

HSE University researchers have found microRNA molecules that are potentially capable of repressing the replication of human coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in West Bromwich

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease is being investigated in West Bromwich – as Covid cases continued to surge across the borough.

Medical professionals in the West Midlands 'hugely concerned' about second Covid-19 wave, union bosses say

Medical professionals in the West Midlands are "hugely concerned" that the prospect of a second wave of coronavirus is very real, union bosses say.

Signs of 'alien life' appear on Venus after breakthrough

As if 2020 wasn't bonkers enough...Scientists have discovered a rare molecule in the clouds of Venus, which suggests alien life could be afoot.

Drug for common liver condition may be an effective treatment for dementia

A team of researchers, led by the University of York, have identified new proteins involved in protecting neurons and discovered that Ursodeoxycholic Acid - an already approved drug, with very low toxicity - increases these proteins and protects neurons from death.

International flights on September 14: Here are the flights operated by Air India under Vande Bharat Mission

International flights: Check flights leaving for and from India to bring back stranded Indians.

Jadavpur University to provide handset, data pack to students not having smartphones

The total number of such students was being assessed by a university committee after the students' union provided their own survey figure.

Jadavpur University to provide smartphones, data pack to students

JU also decided to hold final semester examination in arts and science stream in contactless digital mode from October 1 to 10

Sepsis accounts for over 11m preventable deaths, says Global Alliance

The Global Sepsis Alliance has said Sepsis accounts for over 11 million preventable deaths annually, affects close to 50 million people globally, and that more than 40% of those are children under the age of five.

U.S. COVID-19 cases rise by 34K; Trump faces new criticisms

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's response and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic is again under fire on Monday, after the United States saw an addition of more than 30,000 cases and hundreds of new deaths.

Loneliness doubled among older adults in first months of COVID-19, poll shows

Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of COVID-19. But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges. In June of this year, 56% of people over the age of 50 said they sometimes or often felt isolated from others - more than double the 27% who felt that way in a similar poll in 2018.

New poll highlights feelings of loneliness and isolation among older adults during COVID-19

Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of COVID-19. But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges.

Poll finds surge in loneliness among older adults during pandemic

The constraints of the coronavirus pandemic have many more older adults feeling lonely this summer than in years past.

The lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers

Months after infection with SARS-CoV-2, some people are still battling crushing fatigue, lung damage and other symptoms of ‘long COVID’.

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria, new paper suggests

A University of Central Florida researcher is co-author of a new paper that may help answer why some animals have a magnetic 'sixth' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they ...

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria

A researcher may help answer why some animals have a magnetic 'sixth' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they were born. The researchers proposes that the magnetic sense comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria, new paper suggests

A University of Central Florida researcher is co-author of a new paper that may help answer why some animals have a magnetic ''sixth'' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they were born. The researchers recently authored an article in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B that proposes a hypothesis that the magnetic sense comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

COVID-19 can 'hijack' brain cells, starve others to death - new study

Lead researcher Dr Akiko Iwasaki said it's like a "silent infection".

Coronavirus: T cells in patients missing antibodies

Some COVID patients don't have detectable antibodies - but they do produce immune cells called T cells...

Which immune response could cause a vaccine against COVID-19?

Immune reactions caused by vaccination can help protect the organism, or sometimes may aggravate the condition. It is especially important now when multiple vaccines against COVID-19 are being developed. The top immunologists analyse types of immune response to predict what kind of vaccine would be the best.

Pfizer would know if its COVID-19 vaccine works by October end

Phizer CEO Albert Bourla said that their experimental COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed in the U.S. by year end, if it receives marketing approval.

Asia offers more flu shots to head off COVID-19 complications

Some Asian countries are rolling out early and more aggressive influenza vaccination programs this year, seeking to reduce the potential of people ...

Stop blaming NAPLAN and start doing something to help students excel in writing

NAPLAN conducts the most comprehensive assessment of student writing anywhere in the world.

Stop blaming NAPLAN and start doing something to help students excel in writing

NAPLAN conducts the most comprehensive assessment of student writing anywhere in the world.

Stop blaming NAPLAN and start doing something to help students excel in writing

NAPLAN conducts the most comprehensive assessment of student writing anywhere in the world.

India's whole-virion inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine shows promise

Researchers in India have conducted a preclinical study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of a new candidate vaccine for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Trials resume for AZ/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine

After the Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) confirmed that it was safe to do so, clinical trials for the AstraZeneca/Oxford coronavirus vaccine, AZD1222, have resumed in the UK.

Gestational diabetes may accelerate child's biological age

Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster

The Major Moons Of Uranus Are Not That Different From Pluto

Uranus has only been visited by human probes once, and while we long to go back, there is still much we can do in exploring from afar. This latest discover

SMART researchers develop fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells

Researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, have discovered a new way to manufacture human red blood cells (RBCs) that cuts the ...

SMART researchers develop fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells

Researchers from Singapore-MIT developed a faster and more efficient way to manufacture red blood cells that cuts down on cell culture time by half. The cells are frozen in liquid nitrogen and thawed on demand to produce matured RBCs in only 11 days, removing the need for continuous 23-day manufacturing. The team also designed complementary technology for more targeted cell sorting and purification.

Fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells developed

Researchers have developed a faster and more efficient way to manufacture red blood cells that cuts down on cell culture time by half. The cells are frozen in liquid nitrogen and thawed on demand to produce matured RBCs in only 11 days, removing the need for continuous 23-day manufacturing. The team also designed complementary technology for more targeted cell sorting and purification.

Covid-19 vaccine Covishield trials set to restart in Mumbai

The trial of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine that was halted after a participant fell ill is set to resume in Mumbai.The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been named Covishield in India.

1 New Case Of COVID-19

There is one new community case of COVID-19 to report today.

Coronavirus: One new case of COVID-19 in New Zealand

The young girl is linked to the Botany sub-cluster.

International trial of blood thinners for COVID-19 treatment begins

These trials, known as ACTIV-4 Antithrombotics, are part of the three planned adaptive trials in this area of clinical research, included in the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) initiative. They are expected to yield new data on the safety and efficacy of these drugs in the treatment of active and convalescent COVID-19 treatment.

Rs 65,560 crore to fight future pandemics! Centre to invest in research, healthcare

Stating that an effective vaccine would be the sure shot tool in containing COVID-19, Dr Vardhan said more than 30 vaccine candidates are in different stages of development in India

HPV vaccination rising among U.S. kids, many still unprotected

More U.S. kids are getting a recommended vaccine that protects against several cancers -- but there is still much room for improvement, a new study finds.

FG inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

Okechukwu Nnodim, AbujaThe Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 Herbal Remedies and Natural Compounds as it strives to find an indigenous cure for the c...

Minister inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

In a bid to find a home-grown solution for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu on Monday inaugurated the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds. Onu stated that COVID-19 remains a threat to the health and well-being of Nigerians […]

Are children more likely to be SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic than adults?

he frequency of children carrying asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been suggested to be higher than among adults. It is also suggested that asymptomatic children enhance viral spread. A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in September 2020 explores the truth of this common belief.

Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts

QUT researchers are working to design faster, cheaper, and better ways to store food.

Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts

Researchers are investigating the science of food drying to design faster, cheaper and better ways to store food.

Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

The unexpected atmospheric detection of phosphine, a smelly gas made by microbes on Earth, could spark a revolution in astrobiology

Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

There is something funky going on in the clouds of Venus. Telescopes have detected unusually high concentrations of the molecule phosphine -- a stinky, flammable chemical typically associated with feces, farts and rotting microbial activity -- in an atmospheric layer far above the planet's scorching...

A bifidobacterial protein that can reduce inflammation in COVID-19 found by a RUDN geneticist

A geneticist from RUDN University studied the effect of Bifidobacterium (intestinal bacteria) on the inflammatory process and discovered that their surface protein is capable of stopping excessive or uncontrollable inflammation, like the one observed in COVID-19 patients. A fragment of this protein can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication when treating coronavirus and other diseases.

Touch-and-know: Brain activity during tactile stimuli reveals hand preferences in people

Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, show that it is possible to distinguish between left-handed and right-handed people by noninvasively monitoring just their brain activity during passive tactile stimulation. These results are key in haptic research (the study of sensory systems) and have various important implications for brain-computer interfaces, augmented reality, and even artificial intelligence.

Touch-and-know: Brain activity during tactile stimuli reveals hand preferences in people

Scientists show that it is possible to distinguish between left-handed and right-handed people by noninvasively monitoring just their brain activity during passive tactile stimulation. These results are key in haptic research (the study of sensory systems) and have various important implications for brain-computer interfaces, augmented reality, and even artificial intelligence.

National Institutes of Health doles out $39 million for 'All of US' Tech Partnership

The National Institutes of Health partnered with Vibrent Health in a $39 million deal to boost its 'All of Us' research initiative's tech platform.

Tandem devices feel the heat

Understanding how solar cell operation changes as it moves from the lab into the real world is essential for optimizing their design prior to mass production. KAUST researchers show how perovskite/silicon ...

Tandem devices feel the heat

Researchers develop a better understanding of how novel solar cells developed in the lab will operate under real conditions.

Covid-19: Sarawak records 5th day of zero new positive cases today, tally remains at 700

KUCHING, Sept 14 — Sarawak recorded its fifth day of zero new positive Covid-19 cases today, said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). It said as such, the number of accumulated positive cases in the state remain at 700. “There are also no Covid-19 patients who had recovered or were...

Arctic transitioning to a new climate state

The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate with significantly less sea ice, warmer temperatures, and more rain, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.

Arctic transitioning to a new climate state

The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate with significantly less sea ice, warmer temperatures, and more rain, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.

Discovery of noxious gas on Venus could be a sign of life

Has Venus been harboring microbes this whole time?

Coronavirus vaccine | Current production not enough, will take 4-5 years to vaccinate everyone, says Adar Poonawalla

CEO of Serum Institute Adar Poonawalla said also raised concerns about vaccine distribution in India given the country’s poor cold chain infrastructure to transport the vaccine safely

Shedding light on altered blood cell traits involved in severe COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Georgia in the United States have shed light on the pathological mechanisms underlying the association between the genetic locus 3p21.31 and severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Covaxin: Study finds reduction in replication of virus in rhesus monkeys

New findings of ‘animal challenge’ studies designed to find out whether the vaccine candidate can protect animals from the disease has shown the vaccine induced a strong immune response and protected monkeys from the infection.

Uranian moons in new light

More than 230 years ago astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and two of its moons. Using the Herschel Space Observatory, a group of astronomers led by Örs H. Detre of the Max Planck ...

Astronomers characterize Uranian moons using new imaging analysis

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Using new image processing techniques, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy were able to characterize the physical properties of Uranus' five moons, according to a study published Monday in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.

COVID-19: Nearly 50% of kids under 10 years get flu in Dubai, says new study

Almost 16% flu patients in Dubai from 2017-2019 required hospitalisation

Industrial meat is spreading disease, killing workers, ruining the environment

The reduction of habitats and the skyrocketing number of farm animals increase the possibility of infectious-disease transmission from animals to humans.

Coronavirus vaccine: DCGI to decide on Serum Institute's clinical trials today

The DCGI had issued a show-cause notice to Serum Institute of India on September 9 for not informing it about AstraZeneca pausing clinical trials of the vaccine candidate in other countries

Myriad Exoplanets in Our Galaxy Could Be Made of Diamond And Rock

Here in the Solar System, we have quite an interesting variety of planets, but they are limited by the composition of our Sun. Since the planets, moons, asteroids and other bodies are made out of what was left over after the Sun was finished formin

How do COVID-19 triggered blood clots affect the heart? A doctor answers

'Emerging evidence indicates that COVID-19 leads to blood clots in an estimated 30 per cent of critically-ill patients,' says Dr Zakia Khan, Senior Interventional Cardiologist of Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

Essential Science: Is it possible to predict stroke risk?

A new study, from the University of Virginia Health System, suggests that the use of an online calculator can predict an individuals stroke risk. This, and other studies relating to stroke risk, are examined as part of this Essential Science column.

How flu shots can help in the fight against Covid

Yes, thats the flu vaccine, offered as an annual event that not nearly enough people partake in. The excuses are numerous, ranging from “I never get the flu” to “I had the vaccine once and still got the flu.”

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

Exosuit Trial Shows Positive Steps For Helping Stroke Victims Walk Again

A study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation has reported positive results from a trial of robotic exosuit-aided rehabilitation

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

Single atom-thin platinum makes a great chemical sensor

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, together with colleagues from other universities, have discovered the possibility to prepare one-atom thin platinum for use as a chemical sensor. ...

Single atom-thin platinum makes a great chemical sensor

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, together with colleagues from other universities, have discovered the possibility to prepare one-atom thin platinum for use as a chemical sensor. The results were recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Material Interfaces.

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

New study details the design of materials that enable clean and sustainable water evaporation energy that can be harvested and efficiently converted into motion with the potential to power future mechanical devices and machines.

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

Water evaporation, as observed when a puddle of water disappears on a summer day, is a remarkably powerful process. If it were harnessed, the process could provide a clean source of energy to power mechanical ...

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

New study details the design of materials that enable clean and sustainable water evaporation energy that can be harvested and efficiently converted into motion with the potential to power future mechanical devices and machines.

No benefit from drug used to reduce heart disease in kidney patients

Following a large, seven-year clinical trial, researchers have shown the drug, lanthanum carbonate, does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. The drug has been commonly prescribed to this patient group to help reduce the risk of both bone disease and cardiovascular disease.

Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic

HONG KONG: The number of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins seen around Hong Kong has jumped as the pause in high-speed ferry traffic due to the ...

Arizona reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 213 more cases

Arizona health officials are reporting just over 200 new COVID-19 cases but no additional deaths.

Covid-19 tally in India: Are some states hiding death numbers despite rising cases?

Coronavirus deaths in India: On Friday, as India added 95,735 cases and registered 1,172 deaths, the country’s case fatality rate dipped to 1.68%. Another reason for the dip in case fatality rate may be better clinical management.

Five people infected by flesh-eating bacteria from Long Island Sound

Connecticut health officials are warning residents after a string of infections caused by a flesh-eating bacteria found in the Long Island Sound. Five patients in the state have been diagnosed with a

Rare bacterial infections reported in Long Island Sound in ‘unusually high numbers,' health officials warn

Connecticut health officials have issued a warning regarding exposure to the Long Island Sound after an unusually high number of rare illnesses from bacterial infections were reported.

Potential sea animal reservoirs for coronaviruses?

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused, yet again, intense research interest on coronaviruses, due to the high toll the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has taken on human life, health, economic well-being, and social activity. A recent paper published on the server Preprints in September 2020 reviews what is known about this viral infection in water life.

Scientists focusing on climate issues claim 3 Balzan prizes

MILAN — Three scientists focusing on climate issues were among the winners of this year’s Balzan Prize, which recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements, organizers said Monday.

Scientists focusing on climate issues claim 3 Balzan prizes

Three scientists focusing on climate issues were among the winners of this year's Balzan Prize, which recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements, organizers said Monday.

Measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict patients response to treatment from depression

Scientists have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient will respond to treatment from depression.

Study: Cigarette smoking is linked to worse outcomes in patients treated for bladder cancer

Patients treated for bladder cancer with a surgery known as radical cystectomy have worse outcomes if they are smokers, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis by Keck Medicine of USC. The study appeared in The Journal of Urology.

Astronomers may have found signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus

Astronomers in a paper published in the science journal Nature on Monday said they have identified the apparent presence of phosphine gas in Venus’ atmosphere. This is unusual because, per the paper, any phosphorus in this region should be in…

A map of SARS-CoV-2 escape mutations enables the development of therapeutic antibody cocktails

A recent tour-de-force study by the US researchers describes a comprehensive approach to completely map mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD) that escape antibody binding – enabling, in turn, rational design of antibody therapeutics and appraisal of the antigenic consequences of viral evolution. The results are currently available in a bioRxiv preprint paper.

Internet Search Results Predict US COVID-19 Hotspots Weeks Later, Study Reveals

Googling your symptoms when you're feeling sick might lead you towards some pretty unreliable medical information most of the time, but that doesn't mean it's an entirely useless exercise.

Genetic adaption to climate change is swift in crop pests

Fruit flies have the uncanny ability to wake up from a months-long hibernation right when their food of choice—say, the fruit from apple or Hawthorn trees—is at its peak. They're active for a couple ...

New study from MD Anderson and BridgeBio's Navire Pharma shows SHP2 inhibition overcomes multiple therapeutic-resistance mechanisms in lung cancer

New preclinical research from MD Anderson and Navire finds a novel drug targeting SHP2 can overcome multiple paths of therapeutic resistance in lung cancer. Navire will launch a clinical trial of SHP2 inhibitors by the end of 2020.

Global study reveals time running out for many soils—but conservation measures can help

A major new international study has provided a first worldwide insight into how soil erosion may be affecting the longevity of our soils.

Global study reveals time running out for many soils - but conservation measures can help

Researchers found more than 90 per cent of the conventionally farmed soils in their global study were thinning, and 16 per cent had lifespans of less than a century. These rapidly thinning soils were found all over the world, including countries such as Australia, China, the UK, and the USA.

Babies of depressed or anxious mothers exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress

Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly increased heart rate, which researchers fear may lead to imprinted emotional stresses as the child grows up.

Rapid Test for Ovarian Cancer Detection Developed

Researchers at the University of Turku have developed a test for ovarian cancer detection with a sensitivity 4.5 times higher than that of the conventional laboratory test. The simple lateral flow test is based on rapid detection of abnormal sugar structures directly from the blood sample.

Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Be Available to Everyone Before End of 2024, says Serum Institute Chief

NEW DELHI: As the world is grappling with the pandemic and is eagerly waiting for the official announcement of a vaccine for COVID-19, the chief executive of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturing firm Mr. Adar Poonawalla has said that there isn't

Are South Africans becoming immune to COVID-19?

Professor of Vaccinology at Wits University, Shabir Madhi, said that some sectors of the population could have developed immune cells.

Research paper discusses future of field-based sciences in COVID-19 world

Independent group leaders Eleanor Scerri and Denise Kuehnert of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) have teamed up with other colleagues from the institute and beyond to ...

"COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future" -- Field work in a pandemic

Independent group leaders Eleanor Scerri and Denise Kühnert of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) have teamed up with other colleagues from the institute and beyond to comment on the future of field-based sciences in a COVID-19 world. The piece outlines the epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, details its effects on field-based sciences and identifies how working practices can be remodeled to overcome the challenges brought on by the virus.

Neural cartography

A new x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits and ultimately the brain itself. Combined with artificial intelligence-driven image analysis, researchers used XNH to reconstruct dense neural circuits in 3D, comprehensively cataloging neurons and even tracing individual neurons from muscles to the central nervous system in fruit flies.

New X-ray microscopy technique enables comprehensive imaging of dense neural circuits

A new x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits and ultimately the brain itself. Combined with artificial intelligence-driven image analysis, researchers used XNH to reconstruct dense neural circuits in 3D, comprehensively cataloging neurons and even tracing individual neurons from muscles to the central nervous system in fruit flies.

New COVID-19 cases in Ontario surge to 14-week high

Ontario has recorded a significant spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases, reporting the highest number of new infections in 14 weeks.

Stem Cell Research Uncovers Treatments for Genetic Parkinson's

In a seven-year research effort, an international team of scientists has clarified the cause for certain genetic forms of Parkinson's disease, and has identified potential pharmacological treatments

Mechanism discovered how the coronavirus hijacks the cell

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern have discovered a mechanism by which the corona virus manipulates human cells to ensure its own replication. This knowledge will help to develop drugs ...

Google Doodle Says, "Thank You Coronavirus Helpers"

"Thank you coronavirus helpers," said today's Google Doodle in appreciation of the work undertaken by the frontline workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic. "As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the world, people are coming together to help one another now more than ever...," Google said. Google has been spreading awareness through its Doodles and on social media, putting out precautions against the deadly virus.

Single-molecule imaging of SARS-CoV-2 spikes on virus particles

Using single-molecule FRET analysis, a team of researchers has revealed how the different conformations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein are interconnected. Figuring out the different conformations in real-time and which conformations antibodies prefer may help design effective vaccines and drugs. The research is published on the preprint server bioRxiv*.

Big answers from tiny particles

A team of physicists led by Kanazawa University demonstrate a theoretical mechanism that would explain the tiny value for the mass of neutrinos and point out that key operators of the mechanism can be probed by current and future experiments. This work may provide a breakthrough for big philosophical quandaries, including why matter exists.

Big answers from tiny particles

A team of scientists led by Kanazawa University proposed a new mathematical framework to understand the properties of the fundamental particles called neutrinos. This work may help cosmologists make progress ...

Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study

How local could food be in the U.S.? A modeling study estimates the distance within which metro centers could meet food needs if they tried to feed themselves locally. Some--but not all--could rely on nearby agricultural land, and dietary changes would increase local potential, according to the study.

Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study

How local could food be in the U.S.? A modeling study estimates the distance within which metro centers could meet food needs if they tried to feed themselves locally. Some -- but not all -- could rely on nearby agricultural land, and dietary changes would increase local potential, according to the study.

Striking New Images Reveal How SARS-CoV-2 Infects Lung Cells in Detail

As the COVID-19 pandemic crests wave after wave in many parts of the world, researchers have delivered a new look at the tiny coronavirus responsible for the huge chaos.

Massive chunk of Greenland's largest glacier crashes into sea

The 113-square-kilometre (43-square-mile) block broke off the Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden glacier in Northeast Greenland, which the scientists said had been expected given the rising average temperatures.

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

An impressive array of architectural forms can be produced from the popular interlocking building blocks known as LEGOS. All that is needed is a child's imagination to construct a virtually infinite variety ...

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

In a new study appearing in the journal Physical Review Letters, researchers describe a technique for using LEGO®-like elements at the scale of a few billionths of a meter. Further, they are able to cajole these design elements to self-assemble, with each LEGO® piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure.

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

Researchers describe a technique for using LEGO®-like elements at the scale of a few billionths of a meter. Further, they are able to cajole these design elements to self-assemble, with each LEGO® piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure.

Painless paper patch test for glucose levels uses microneedles

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch for monitoring glucose levels using a paper sensor. The device painlessly monitors fluid in the skin within seconds. Anyone can use the disposable patch without training, making it highly practical. Additionally, fabrication is easy, low cost, and the glucose sensor can be swapped for other paper-based sensors that monitor other important biomarkers.

Researchers develop patch of needles connected to a paper sensor for diagnosing prediabetes

Patches seem to be all the rage these days. There are birth control patches, nicotine patches, and transdermal medicinal patches, just to name a few.

When methane-eating microbes eat ammonia instead

As a side effect of their metabolism, microorganisms living on methane can also convert ammonia. In the process, they produce nitric oxide (NO), a central molecule in the global nitrogen cycle. Scientists ...

Korea ‘miles away’ from herd immunity

South Korean public health authorities on Monday released the results of the random testing of 1,440 people, which found that just one had tested positive for antibodies to the novel coronavirus. The second round of antibody tests by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency took place between June 10 and Aug. 13. Among those surveyed, 16.6 percent were residents of Seoul, 29.4 percent were in Gyeonggi Provin...

Latest Results on Peanut Allergy Treatment Are In, And They're Super Promising

A pioneering new study is offering new hope to peanut allergy sufferers.

Eli Lilly: Baricitinib, Remdesivir reduce COVID-19 hospitalization

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Incyte said Monday Baricitinib in combination with Remdesivir met the primary endpoint of reduction of time to recovery in comparison with just Remdesivir in a COVID-19 treatment trial.

Lots of deep sleep can delay onset of dementia because brain 'washes itself'

The key to avoiding degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia is getting plenty of good quality sleep now, claim researchers, who discovered the brain 'washes itself' as we kip

Cell signaling research rings warning bells over an emerging cancer drug target

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have used their understanding of cellular signalling to highlight a pitfall in an emerging treatment for cancer and inflammation.

Middlesex University Dubai introduces the ‘Think Smart. Study Different.’ model

New and returning students can choose between two modes of study

First images of Covid infected cells mandates Mask usage

Images now produced by scientists show the number of novel coronavirus particles produced and released per cell inside the lungs. These images of Covid-19 infecting lab-grown respiratory tract cells were obtained by researchers, including Camille Ehre. Associated with the University of North Carolina (UNC) Children’s Research Institute, Ehre generated these high-powered microscopic images to demonstrate […]

Thank You Coronavirus Helpers: Google dedicates doodle to honour those on the front line amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the doodle, Google replaced the two 'o' in Google to feature those who continued to deliver the essential services amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

University of Waterloo readies for COVID-19 to reach student residences

The university says students living on-campus will be able to isolate or quarantine in their rooms if they contract the coronavirus

Scientists Create New Masks to Fight Coronavirus, Claim It's Better Than Surgical Mask

The researchers revealed that commonly used surgical masks are not anti-bacterial. This may lead to the risk of secondary transmission of bacterial infection when people touch the contaminated surfaces of the used masks or discard them improperly.

One in four university students ‘not positive about quality of online lessons’

The findings come as students return to campus for the start of term after months of remote learning.

Scientists Have Pinpointed The Gene That Regulates Sexual Desire In Men

Researchers from Northwestern University have identified the gene that regulates the male libido, opening the door to new treatments for men who experience

Prof Chris Whitty 'told off' chief scientist Sir Patrick Vallance for pushing too hard for a lockdown in March, confidential emails reveal

Sir Patrick Vallance said he 'argued stronger than anyone' for harsh restrictions early in the crisis, as he defended his own performance during internal wrangling.

Britain bets on another coronavirus vaccine with £1.3billion investment in Scottish factory which will manufacture 190million doses of Valneva's jab

The company Valneva, which hopes to get approval for its Covid-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, will supply Britain with at least 60million doses as part of the deal.

Cassava Sciences Announces Positive Results In Phase 2 Trial Of New Alzheimer’s Drug

The drug, sumifilam, targets a new protein in Alzheimer’s disease called Filamen A.

Google searches for gut symptoms such as diarrhoea predict Covid-19 hotspots weeks later, scientists claim

Academics found there was a surge in coronavirus cases roughly three to four weeks after a spike in searches for symptoms. In New York interest in diarrhoea almost doubled three weeks before surge.

Dr Miriam Stoppard: It's vital to control spread of Covid-19 within the family

The recent Oldham outbreak was probably seeded by the younger ­generation and transmitted within large multigenerational households. If we don’t get the right public health measures in place there could be more surges within households introduced by young family members

Concerns that arrival of students for Freshers' Week could spread Covid-19

THE prospect of thousands of students descending on universities for Freshers' Week has sparked concerns about a rise in Covid-19 cases and potential transmission to older people.

Microbial Life on Venus? Here's What You Really Need to Know About The Major Discovery

Venus, the Evening Star, may gleam prettily in our night sky, but up close it's about as inhospitable as a rocky planet can be, with sulphuric acid rains, a suffocating CO2 atmosphere, and a surface atmospheric pressure up to 100 times greater tha

Study shows lack knowledge about colonoscopy among high-risk patients

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor.

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

Many clinicians rely on self-reports from their high-risk patients about their need and proper interval for repeat surveillance colonoscopy. Researchers analyzed data on high-risk patients and found that 28 percent were unaware of either the need for a repeat colonoscopy or the proper surveillance interval. Of these, 16.6 percent were unaware of the proper three-year interval to obtain a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy. Also, 12 percent did not know that they required a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy.

Are serological surveys false positives?

The results are not scientifically or even statistically accurate and, hence, administrators must not take them at face value

Coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech could be available by end of 2020, claims top official

Coronavirus vaccine news and update: On September 12, Pfizer and BioNTech have jointly issued a press release stating that both the companies were expecting a "conclusive readout" on the efficacy of their Coronavirus vaccine candidate

How to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen

Researchers have used biosolids to produce hydrogen from wastewater, in new technology that supports the comprehensive recycling of one of humanity's unlimited resources—sewage.

How to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen

New technology uses biosolids to drive the chemical reactions needed to produce hydrogen from biogas. The circular economy approach means all the materials needed for hydrogen production could be sourced on-site at a wastewater treatment plant, without the need for expensive catalysts.

Twist on CRISPR gene editing treats adult-onset muscular dystrophy in mice

UC San Diego researchers demonstrate that one dose of their version of CRISR gene editing can chew up toxic RNA and almost completely reverse symptoms in a mouse model of myotonic dystrophy, a type of adult-onset muscular dystrophy.

Researchers identify the missing link in the production of nitric oxide

Some microorganisms, the so-called methanotrophs, make a living by oxidizing methane (CH4) to carbon dioxide (CO2). Ammonia (NH3) is structurally very similar to methane, thus methanotrophs also co-metabolize ammonia and produce nitrite.

Rubbery properties help RNA nanoparticles target tumors efficiently and quickly leave body

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) shows that RNA nanoparticles ...

Rubbery properties help RNA nanoparticles target tumors efficiently and quickly leave body

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute shows that RNA nanoparticles have elastic and rubbery properties that help explain why these particles target tumors so efficiently and why they possess lower toxicity in animal studies.

Over a quarter of people say their lives are very different now compared to before COVID-19

Despite the easing of lockdown measures, 28% of adults have reported that their lives are currently "completely different" or have "lots of differences" compared to prior to COVID-19, find UCL researchers ...

Jupiter’s moons may keep each other toasty

Jupiter's moons are pretty hot, at least hotter than they should be, given how far away they are from the sun. A new study explains why that may be.

Novel immune-oncology approach for potential cancer treatment

A research collaboration between Monash University and Lava Therapeutics details a novel immune-oncology approach for the potential treatment of cancer.

Excessive lung release of neutrophil DNA traps may explain severe complications in Covid-19 patients

Researchers from the University of Liège (Belgium) has detected significant amounts of DNA traps in distinct compartments of the lungs of patients who died from Covid-19. These traps, called NETs, are released massively into the airways, the lung tissue and the blood vessels. Such excessive release could be a major contributor to severe disease complications leading to in-hospital death. These results are published this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

Study explores essential mechanisms to improve the resistance of crops to climatic stresses

Research on genetic improvement by the Ecophysiology and Biotechnology Group of the Jaume I University of Castellón has studied the essential mechanisms to obtain plants of agronomic interest with greater capacity to face high temperatures, high solar irradiation, drought or pollution.

Improving the resistance of crops to combined climatic stresses

The Ecophysiology and Biotechnology Group of the Jaume I University of Castellón has studied the essential mechanisms to obtain plants of agronomic interest with greater capacity to face high temperatures, ...

Chyawanprash, yoga and gargling: Health ministry guidelines for COVID recovered

The recovered patients are advised to look out for any recurrence of symptoms and seek medical advice if such symptoms surface

Daily briefing: ‘Unexplained’ molecule on Venus hints at life

Phosphine in Venus’s atmosphere raises the tantalising idea of life on the planet. Plus, the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine trial is back on and the lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers.

World Sets Record For Daily Covid-19 Cases: WHO

The health agency reported more than 300,000 new cases on Sunday.

Detection of endocrine disruptors in the fetal brain of a Japanese macaque

A new study of the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) as a model animal for the fetal transfer of OH-PCBs in humans has revealed OH-PCB concentrations and their relationships in the maternal and fetal ...

Detection of PCBs and their metabolites (OH-PCBs) in the fetal brain of a Japanese macaque

This study selected the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) as a model animal for the fetal transfer of OH-PCBs in humans, and revealed OH-PCB concentrations and their relationships in the maternal and fetal brains. The key finding from this study is that OH-PCBs can reach the developing brain of the fetus as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. These OH-PCBs may exceed the levels that induce adverse effects on neurodevelopment.

Hitchhiking seeds pose substantial risk of nonnative plant invasions

A team of researchers from the USDA Forest Service, Arkansas State University, and other organizations conducted a study over two seasons at the Port of Savannah, Georgia to inventory nonnative plant seeds that entered the U.S. on refrigerated shipping containers; determine their viability as potential invasive species; and propose strategies for reducing risk to native ecosystems and agricultural commodities.

Seeds of nonnative plants hitch rides on refrigerated shipping containers

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Refrigerated shipping containers may be delivering more than just perishable goods. New research suggests the seeds of nonnative plants that float in the air can hitch a ride inside the air-intake grille of a refrigerated shipping container.

Scientists find gas linked to life in atmosphere of Venus

Phosphine, released by microbes in oxygen-starved environments, was present in quantities larger than expected

New method allows scientists to quickly 'view' individual virus particles

Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and by studying these shapes, scientists can learn how they function and how viral illnesses might be conquered.

Poop is gross, right?

A faecal transplant is the most effective treatment – it often clears up the infection pretty quickly and minimises the chances of recurrence.

Ask the doctor: What tests do I need to find a cause for my painful periods?

Q I've had very painful periods for years. I saw a gynaecologist about 10 years ago, in my 20s, and was told there is nothing wrong and I'm just unlucky. I don't remember what tests I had. I really would like to have another go at solving this. What tests should I be looking for? I would like to have more info before I go back to my GP.

Something Weird Is Happening on Venus

The discovery of a strange gas in its atmosphere puts the planet “into the realm of a perhaps inhabited world,” a researcher says.

New low as Kenya reports only 48 new Covid-19 cases, total at 36,205

Death toll rises to 624

New low as Kenya reports only 48 new Covid-19 cases, total at 36,205

Death toll rises to 624

Tokyo reports 80 new coronavirus cases

Monday's figure brought the cumulative number of people infected with the virus in the capital to 23,083.

Tokyo reports 80 new coronavirus cases

Monday's figure brought the cumulative number of people infected with the virus in the capital to 23,083.

Covid-19 shifted focus to integrated health management: Jitendra Singh

Jitendra Singh said Covid has reinforced the belief that a healthy integration of different medical streams is key to managing diseases that are not amenable to treatment by a single stream

In Venus’ clouds, scientists find gas that suggests life, but say it’s hint, not evidence

The researchers behind the finding, from US, UK and Japan, claim to have detected the gas phosphine in Venus atmosphere. The study has been published in Nature Astronomy.

Scientists Detect Apparent Signature of Life in Venus’s Atmosphere

In a major announcement, a team of scientists is claiming to have detected trace amounts of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus. It’s a bizarre and potentially monumental finding, as living organisms are the only known source of this stinky, toxic gas.

Facing COVID-19 patients on ventilators down may cause nerve damage

Some people are more likely to experience severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These include the elderly, people who are obese and have underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, lung illness, and kidney disease, among others.

No Canadian COVID Deaths for First Time in 6 Months

As of Saturday, there had been 137,676 COVID-19 cases and 9,214 deaths from the illness in Canada, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Climate change denier hired for top position at NOAA

David Legates, a professor of climatology at the University of Delaware who has spent years rejecting the scientific consensus that human activity is causing climate change, confirmed with NPR this weekend that he was hired as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's deputy assistant secretary of commerce for observation and prediction. NPR says that this suggests Legates will directly report to Neil Jacobs, the acting head of the agency. Legates would not respond to questions about his new role or specific responsibilities. NOAA oversees climate research and forecasting. In 2007, Legates co-authored a paper that questioned findings about the role of climate change in destroying polar bear habitats; this research was partially funded by grants from ExxonMobil, the American Petroleum Institute lobbying group, and Koch Industries, InsideClimate News reports. He was also in a video promoting the discredited theory that the sun caused global warming. NPR notes that Legates is affiliated with the Heartland…

Capital records 4,235 fresh Covid cases

The national Capital recorded 4,235 fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking the total number of persons infected with coronavirus to over 2.18 lakh. This is the fifth successive day when over 4,000 fresh cases have been recorded in Delhi. Twenty-eight fatalities were recorded in the last 29 hours,

Study: Kids less likely than adults to be asymptomatic COVID-19 spreaders

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Adults are nearly 10 times more likely to be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 than children, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.

While the West Coast Burns, NOAA Welcomes a Climate Change Denier Onboard

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently hired David Legates, a climate change denier who’s previously maintained that the sun is to blame for global warming and that the ocean’s rising CO2 levels are fine because it means we get bigger crabs, for a top position at the agency. Meanwhile, millions of acres on the West Coast continue to be incinerated by so-called “climate fires.”

Gun laws in neighboring states affect state gun deaths, new evidence

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) shows that gun laws in neighboring states have an effect on gun death rates in adjoining states. In findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, weaker firearm laws in neighboring states correlated with more firearm deaths within a state. This is useful information for state policymakers who sometimes have to justify and defend the need for firearm laws in their state.

Coronavirus was created in Wuhan lab, Chinese virologist Li-Meng Yan exposes China

Chinese Virologist Dr. Li-Meng Yan has made a big disclosure about the Chinese Coronavirus.

Eating too much salt may cause unintentional weight gain

Excess consumption of salt has been linked to high blood pressure. But didn’t know that too much salt may also contribute to weight gain?

Brazilians start to unravel the mystery of North American insect bioluminescent systems

Molecules belonging to an almost unknown bioluminescent system found in larvae of the fungus gnat Orfelia fultoni (subfamily Keroplatinae) have been isolated for the first time by researchers at the Federal ...

Two Mini-Neptunes Found Orbiting Sun-Like Star

Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the HARPS fiber-fed Echelle spectrograph mounted at the 3.6-m telescope of ESO’s La Silla observatory, astronomers have discovered and confirmed two massive transiting planets around the G-type dwarf star TOI-763.

WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases, up over 307,000

The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 307,930 in 24 hours. The b

Mediterranean and tropical biodiversity most vulnerable to human pressures

Animals in tropical and Mediterranean areas are the most sensitive to climate change and land use pressures, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Mediterranean and tropical biodiversity most vulnerable to human pressures

Animals in tropical and Mediterranean areas are the most sensitive to climate change and land use pressures, finds a new study by UCL researchers, published today in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

NIH provides additional support for large scale study of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

To meet the pressing need to better understand the prevalence, progression, and clinical impact of Alzheimer's disease among Mexican Americans, the National Institutes of Health has added funding for more biomarker measures, including positron emission tomography imaging, to the ongoing Health and Aging Brain Among Latino Elders Study.

Venus brings the joy back to discovery

Venus has been described as "Earth's evil twin" and "a fiery wasteland." Now it has a surprising new attribute, according to scientists: possible home of extraterrestrial life. While even Venus apologists admit that the planet is the "literal interpretation of a mythical hellscape," with temperatures that exceed 800°F and poisonous gases that would kill you in seconds, on Monday astronomers confirmed the discovery of a chemical, phosphine, in the morning star's atmosphere. "On Earth, certain microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments, like at a sewage plant, are believed to produce the chemical," CNET explains. "The gas is highly toxic to humans and smells like decaying fish." (An MIT professor who spoke with NPR was less polite, describing it as smelling like "the rancid diapers of the spawn of Satan"). What's so cool about this smelly deadly rotting fish gas, though, is that "after much analysis, the scientists assert that something now alive is the only explanation" for Venus' levels of phosphine, The…

COVID-19 outbreak declared as 5 Western University students test positive for the virus

Health officials in London, Ont., have declared a community outbreak after five University of Western Ontario students tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.

Rare Molecule Found In The Clouds Of Venus May Have A Biological Source

Astronomers have detected phosphine within the upper atmosphere of Venus and known phenomena can’t explain its origin. This has left researchers with two v

Machine-learning helps sort out massive materials' databases

EPFL and MIT scientists have used machine-learning to organize the chemical diversity found in the ever-growing databases for the popular metal-organic framework materials.

4.85mn corona cases in India; deaths relatively low

4.85mn corona cases in India; deaths relatively low

How this New Zealand university had a contact tracing system up and running in four weeks to minimise COVID-19 transmission

If you’ve been keeping tabs on the seemingly infinite news stories of late, you’d know that New Zealand has been lauded for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Efforts to control COVID-19 could create a health time bomb in slum communities

Efforts to stem the impact of COVID-19 in low to middle income countries could be creating a health time bomb in their slum communities by deepening existing inequalities, according to an international team of health researchers led by the University of Warwick.

COVID-19 measures deepening health inequalities in slum communities

Efforts to stem the impact of COVID-19 in low to middle income countries could be creating a health time bomb in their slum communities by deepening existing inequalities, according to an international team of health researchers led by the University of Warwick.

How the brain creates the experience of time

On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new study from JNeurosci reveals why: time-sensitive neurons get worn out and skew our perceptions of time.

Obese adults sleep less than others, study finds

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Obese adults get about 15 minutes less sleep per night than those who maintain a healthy weight or are merely overweight, a study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine found.

Should a COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for children?

As the search for a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine continues, with some candidate vaccines nearing the completion Phase III clinical trials, a trio of experts weighs in with some sound reasoning as to whether any future vaccine should be considered mandatory for children. The viewpoint article is published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in September 2020.

Wildlife trade threats: The importance of genetic data in saving an endangered species

In a new study, published in the scientific journal Nature Conservation, a research team analyses the genetic diversity of the endangered Four-eyed turtle, a species that has fallen victim to the growing wildlife trade in Vietnam. Having identified several distinct lineages in field-collected and local trade samples, the scientists warn that confiscated animals must not be released back into the wild before they have their origin traced back to the locality they have been captured.

Wildlife trade threats: The importance of genetic data in saving an endangered species

In Southeast Asia, wildlife trade is running rampant, and Vietnam plays a key role in combating wildlife trafficking.

Supplements of Human Milk Oligosaccharides may help improve gut health in adults

Supplements of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), the sugars found in breast milk, may help improve the gut health of adults, according to new research carried out at the Quadram Institute.

Facebook Campus: Facebook launches students-only platform

Facebook has gone full circle and introduced Facebook Campus -- a college-only space that lets students connect with their classmates. 

Canada’s Pascal Biosciences partners with U.S. firm to test cannabis-based cancer therapy

The collaboration marks a push to test cannabis-based compounds in extensive clinical trials, a leap for an industry that has struggled to prove the medical benefits of marijuana-derived products

Collective quantum effect: When electrons keep together

Many celestial objects such as stars or planets contain matter that is exposed to high temperatures and pressure—experts call it warm dense matter (WDM). Although this state of matter on earth only ...

Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets: Study

For the study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the research team analysed data from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to find out how often Australians with asthma

New bone-on-a-chip device could revolutionize pharmaceutical pre-clinical testing

A new technology that could be used to test new treatments for human organs and bone tissue - all whilst reducing the need for animal research - has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.

Did we really need the hard lockdown? Experts disagree

Discovery Health says 16,000 deaths averted by imposition of restrictions.

The Hall effect links superconductivity and quantum criticality in a strange metal

Over the past few decades, researchers have identified a number of superconducting materials with atypical properties, known as unconventional superconductors. Many of these superconductors share the ...

Majority of women sext, many use dating apps to find partners, global study finds

The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Clue, a Berlin-based female health company, have released the largest known survey of women's sex-tech engagement, and the first to explore this topic on ...

Covid-19 hospital admissions surge; 1,300 new coronavirus infections

The total number of hospitalizations for Covid-19 reached 209 on Monday, the highest total since June 28. Intensive care units were treating 43 of those

Substance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility

A National Institutes of Health-funded study found that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. The research, published today in Molecular Psychiatry, was co-authored by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The findings suggest that health care providers should closely monitor patients with SUDs and develop action plans to help shield them from infection and severe outcomes.

Asteroid Potentially ‘Bigger Than London Bridge’ on Course to Intersect Earth’s Orbit

One of these days, avid sky gazers may witness a space rock over 100 metres wide approach Earth, but fortunately, scientists don't expect it to collide with our planet.

Guidance balances staph infection prevention in critically ill infants with family contact

NICUs should balance prevention of Staph infections in critically ill infants with the need for skin-to-skin contact with parents and siblings, according to a Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America white paper published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The paper serves as a clinical companion to the new recommendations from the CDC's Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee to help clinicians in NICUs make decisions about infection prevention, detection, and control practices.

Saudi Arabia records 37 new coronavirus deaths, 607 cases

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported 37 new coronavirus deaths and 607 new confirmed cases, the health ministry said on Monday. This brings the total death toll to 4,305 and the overall number of cases to 326,258, of which 18,023 are active cases that are still receiving medical care and 1,293 of these cases are in critical condition. The ministry said 1,060 cases have recovered from

Most of 49 new cases are migrant workers in dorms

There were 49 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at noon yesterday, the majority of them migrant workers in dormitories. Those outside the dorms comprised one community and eight imported cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH), in its daily update. The sole...

Attosecond pulses reveal electronic ripples in molecules

In the first experiment to take advantage of a new technology for producing powerful attosecond X-ray laser pulses, a research team led by scientists from the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator ...

Early steroids improve outcomes in patients with septic shock

Some critically ill patients with septic shock need medications called vasopressors to correct dangerously low blood pressure. When high doses of vasopressors are needed or blood pressure isn't responding well, the steroid hydrocortisone is often used. In this situation, earlier treatment with hydrocortisone reduces the risk of death and other adverse outcomes, reports a study in SHOCK®: Injury, Inflammation, and Sepsis: Laboratory and Clinical Approaches, Official Journal of the Shock Society. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Immune cells sculpt circuits in the brain

Brain immune cells, called microglia, protect the brain from infection and inflammation. It turns out that they also sculpt circuits in the developing brain in response to sensory cues.

"Molecular Bridge" Restores Lost Connections in the Mouse Spinal Cord and Brain

A molecule created by researchers can restore lost connections in the spinal cord and brain of mice with neurological disorders including cerebellar ataxia, Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury. The research describes how the molecule repaired function in cells and in mouse models of diseases and injury.

Was health official Lav Agarwal right in saying India’s Covid-19 peak may never come?

India’s ever-rising Covid-19 curve is almost singularly unique.

Binge drinkers may struggle to feel empathy, study says

Binge drinkers may not feel empathy as easily as non-binge drinkers, according to a new study.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh: 36 more test positive in Ratlam, tally 1,390

So far all cases of Covid-19 were being dealt by the Government Medical College here including sample tests at its laboratory.

Dog-like robot could remotely measure vital signs of COVID-19 patients

A new type of dog-like robot could gather vital information from COVID-19 patients remotely, helping to keep down human exposure to the virus.

Dog-like robot could remotely measure vital signs of COVID-19 patients

A new type of dog-like robot could gather vital information from COVID-19 patients remotely, helping to keep down human exposure to the virus.

First fiber-optic nanotip electron gun enables easier nanoscale research

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Nebraska have developed an easier way to generate electrons for nanoscale imaging and sensing, providing a ...

Post-COVID recovering patients advised to eat chyawanprash

Apart from the regular medication for COVID, the Health Ministry encourages recovering patients to take immunity promoting AYUSH medicine like chyawanprash.

Discovery of phosphine in Venus atmosphere triggers excitement over possible presence of life forms

In a paper published in Nature Astronomy, a team of scientists have reported traces of phosphine in a concentration of approximately 20 parts per billion.

Millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations detected in an X-ray binary

Astronomers from Australia and Taiwan report the discovery of millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations in a neutron-star low-mass X-ray binary known as 1RXS J180408.9−342058. The discovery, detailed in ...

Pfizer says it should know if COVID-19 vaccine works by end of October

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will likely know by the end of next month if its coronavirus vaccine is effective, CEO Albert Bourla said.

Anxious mums can pass on their stress to their babies — leaving them with an 'emotional imprint' that can scar them for life, scientists warn

Using a standardised stress test, researchers from Germany found that the young children of stressed mums show significantly increased heart rate.

Chubbier legs linked to lower blood pressure: study

New research has found that having more fat tissue in the legs makes people less likely to have high blood pressure. This sets leg fat apart from fat in other places on the human body.

Unusual Behavior of Water to Help Study Virus Spread Mechanism

Researchers at University of Tyumen (UTMN) have discovered that microdroplets levitating above the heated water surface can form structures and patterns with...

Research explores factors influencing soybean injury by synthetic auxin herbicides

Synthetic auxin products have given growers an important option for managing weed populations resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides. But according to an article featured in the journal Weed Technology, ...

Research explores factors influencing soybean injury by synthetic auxin herbicides

Synthetic auxin products have given growers an important option for managing weed populations resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides. But according to an article featured in the journal Weed Technology, there is one important downside to dicamba, 2,4-D and other synthetic auxins. They often move off-target and can cause severe injury to sensitive plants growing nearby.

Astronomers detect signs of life in Venus's atmosphere

Astronomers believe phosphine detected on Venus was produced by living microorganisms.

Certain coping strategies can help offset pandemic's mental health hits

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to negative mental health effects for many in the U.S., according to new Penn State research. But the researchers also found that some coping techniques -- like wearing masks and focusing on self-care -- were linked with positive mental health.

Scientists say there could be life in clouds above Venus

Phosphine discovery could spark race to find life on Venus.

Facebook political ads more partisan, less negative than TV

More political candidates may be shifting primarily to social media to advertise rather than TV, according to a study of advertising trends from the 2018 campaign season. The study also found that Facebook political ads were more partisan, less negative and less issue-focused than those on TV.

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing centres seeing higher volumes

The GRH site saw 645 people tested on September 10

Beautifully preserved cave bears emerge from Siberian permafrost

Two finds recently unearthed the frozen remains of an adult cave bear and a cub.

Strengthen Gut Health with natural Ayurvedic measures

Based on the science of Ayurveda, several medicines and supplements made from scientifically validated standardized natural extracts of herbs offer much potential.

Scientists produced images of coronavirus infecting lab-grown respiratory tract cells

Heart Valve replacement needs no surgery now, First case of TAVI performed at Wockhardt Hospital

Nagpur: A 62 years old, women (Kusum Gautam) from Satna, M.P. came to Dr. Nitin Tiwari, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur with history of shortness of breath, difficulty in lying down, palpitations and chest discomfort. On examination Dr. Nitin Tiwari (Sr. Interventional Cardiologist) diagnosed that patient had severe aortic stenosis with […]

Sharp Corporation’s Plasmacluster technology can reduce airborne transmission of Covid-19

PETALING JAYA, Sept 14 — Sharp Corporation has developed a device equipped with Plasmacluster technology that they claim can effectively reduce the airborne novel coronavirus particles. A collaborative effort, the Plasmacluster technology is the result of the collaborative effort between...

A magnetic field with an edge

A team of Indian and Japanese physicists have overturned the six-decade old notion that the giant magnetic field in a high intensity laser produced plasma evolves from the small, nanometre scale in the ...

Front-line workers had to be prepared despite little info on coronavirus

When the news first broke of a mysterious viral outbreak in Wuhan, China, Dr Ken Goh knew he had to act fast. As an associate consultant at the department of respiratory and critical care medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), the 36-year-old had to look after the...

Smartphones can predict brain function associated with anxiety and depression

Phone data such as social activity, screen time and location can predict connectivity between regions of the brain that are responsible for emotion.

Scorpions a clue to restoring ecosystems

Researchers from La Trobe University have found that, in the absence of natural predators such as bilbies, native scorpions are thriving in Australia's damaged sandy landscape.

Internet searches for gastrointestinal symptoms predicted COVID-19 hot spots

Internet searches for gastrointestinal symptoms preceded the rise in coronavirus cases weeks later, indicating where pandemic hot spots would form, a study by Massachusetts General Hospital found. The

Doctors develop new data mining method to detect young people with emerging psychosis

Doctors have developed a new data mining method to detect many young people with emerging psychosis.

Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft: China

Beijing: China's Mars probe Tianwen-1, which blasted into space in July, is now more than 15 million kilometres (9 million miles) from Earth en route to the red planet, the National Space Administration said on Saturday.The administration said Tianwe

New research reveals what makes condos sell

Physical features such as construction materials, interior finishes and air conditioning are better determinants of how well a condo sells than price or building age, according to a University of Alberta ...

Doctors get plenty of advice on starting treatment; this could help them know when to stop

Decades of effort have improved the chances that patients will get the scans, routine tests and medicines that can do them the most good - and avoid the ones that won't help them at all. But in the push toward evidence-based medicine, a new study says, a key step has mostly gotten overlooked: helping doctors stop or scale back - or deintensify - treatment once it has started.

Oklahoma reports 869 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

Oklahoma health officials on Monday reported 869 new confirmed cases of coronavirus but no new additional deaths from the disease caused by the virus.

Research reveals 'climate-change complacency' across Europe

Most European citizens do not particularly care about climate change. That's the striking finding from new research on the views of 70,000 randomly sampled European men and women.

Why there are so few images of Venus' surface

In the search for extraterrestrial life within the Earth's solar system, it's Venus, not Mars, that's emerging as the leading candidate. On Monday, scientists revealed they detected traces of phosphine, a toxic gas that is produced by microorganisms on Earth, high in Venus' atmosphere. To be clear, there's only evidence of phosphine, not life itself. Theoretically, the gas could be forged by a chemical process scientists haven't seen before, but Clara Sousa-Silva, a molecular astrophysicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and one of the study's authors, said life — likely microbes in the clouds — is the "most plausible explanation" for now. On its face, the news is pretty surprising given that, as The Atlantic describes, Venus is a "planet-sized furnace" where surface temperatures hover around 860 degrees. There are very few photos of the planet's surface, save for a few taken in the 1980s by probes deployed by the Soviet Union. The images show a barren, rocky wasteland beneath an apocalyptic sky…

Mapping Technology Reveals Channels of Warm Water Under Florida-Sized Glacier

The new research will inform computer models of how quickly the glacier is melting

COVID-19 vaccine update: Russia promises to deliver vaccine to all by September 14

The first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is likely to be delivered to all regions of the country by Monday, 14 September.

Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease Are Not Far Off

Major progress is being made in developing blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease even in pre-symptomatic phases. This is important for several reasons.

Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 109 new cases recorded in Northern Ireland

There have been 109 new cases of Covid-19 detected in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health has said.

Brazil's Coivd-19 weekly death toll rises to about 4,000 fatalities

The number of coronavirus-related fatalities in Brazil has surpassed 131,600 with about 4,000 deaths registered over the past week, according to the country's Health Ministry

UAE approves COVID-19 vaccine for front-line workers

The announcement was made on Monday

Scientist Captures New Images of SARS-CoV-2-Infected Cells

A researcher at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has generated scanning electron microscopy images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human bronchial epithelial cells.

Study Finds Ten Species of Fish That May Have a Secret Talent for Walking on Land

The strange fish may help researchers envision the gaits of Earth’s first terrestrial vertebrates

‘Quadruple Therapy with Ivermectin is effective in treating COVID-19’

Elaborating on the effective methods being followed for treating COVID-19 across the globe, Shashikanth Manikappa, a specialist cardiac anaesthetist working at Monash Health in Melbourne, Australia, h

New insight into how muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit

Scientists in Denmark and Brazil find evidence of muscle and adipose cross-talk and gain new insight into the importance of adipose DICER in the adaptive response of muscle to exercise training

What You Should Know About Sleep and Blood Pressure

You’ve gone in for your routine physical examination, and you’re told what millions of Americans are: you have high blood pressure...

A new way of combating fungal infections

In agriculture, fungicides are used to combat fungal infections, and in medicine, antimycotics—both of which have their drawbacks. The microbiologist Florentine Marx-Ladurner is working on a new, more ...

COVID-19: New cases drop to 31 today, 80% of cases in Sabah

Malaysia has recorded 31 new COVID-19 cases today which brings the total number of cases to 9,946. Fortunately, there are no new death reported and the death toll remains at 128.

Black scientists highlight racism in the lab and the field

For Black environmental scientists, worrying about whether they are likely to be harassed or asked to justify their presence while doing fieldwork is a familiar concern.

Why human-like robots freak real people out

Robots that look human are more appealing to people, but only up to a point. That effect is called the uncanny valley. Researchers dig into what's going on.

Boron nitride nanofilms will replace antibiotics for protection against bacterial and fungal infections

NUST MISIS material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative ...

Internet searches on GI symptoms predicted Covid-19 hotspots in US, says study

Searches on ‘ageusia’, ‘loss of appetite’, ‘diarrhoea’ correlated most strongly with rise in Covid-19 cases in five high-incidence states

Georgetown Global Health Center issues pandemic preparedness report and COVID-19 lessons

In a new report commissioned by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), Georgetown global health experts say the success of any effort to redress pandemic preparedness failures demonstrated by COVID-19 requires a re-centering of governance that would include greater accountability, transparency, equity, participation and the rule of law.

Indiana developing virus vaccine eligibility criteria

Indiana health officials are developing the criteria they will use to decide who is entitled to receive a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes available.

Balancing COVID-19 risk with educational benefits in school reopening decisions

Now a new study by researchers at the Institute for Disease Modeling and published on the preprint server medRxiv* in September 2020 focuses on modeling the potential risk of COVID-19 for school students and staff if schools are re-opened in a range of scenarios. This could guide further research on the health and educational outcomes of school reopenings.

ALEX BRUMMER: Britain - despite its chaotic response and high death count - has done more than any other to meet the challenge of coronavirus

The fight attracts World War II metaphors. Out of chaos, ill preparation and retreat from Dunkirk, Britain triumphed. Extraordinary efforts by science and pharma are making that happen again.

New Evidence That Spaceflight Changes Astronaut Brains

We humans are surprisingly adaptable—we can adjust to various environments, including the inside of a spacecraft. But what are the neurological consequences of that adjustment?

New insights into structural stability of SARS-CoV-2 main protease

In a recent bioRxiv preprint paper, researchers from the US and Italy utilized molecular dynamics simulations and revealed that the conformational stability of the SARS-CoV-2 binding site, bound inhibitors, and the hydrogen bond networks of the viral main protease (Mpro) are highly sensitive to protonation assignments.

Nigeria moves towards homegrown COVID-19 treatment

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the committee has eminent scientists and Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science as members.

Ceramic pots may ‘remember’ ancient meals

The details of ancient recipes remain in residues in cookware, new research finds.

Cancer won’t wait for COVID-19 to end

Seeing doctors and nurses in protective gear, having to see GPs virtually, and being in lockdown has deterred people from important cancer check-ups.

Project to protect marine mammals provides valuable framework

A fisheries management tool designed for endangered and threatened species in data-limited places has produced a win-win opportunity for fishers and marine mammals in Southeast Asia, providing a valuable ...

'Evidence is crucial' for philanthropists to determine charity donations, says new research

Research from the University of Birmingham has concluded that the process of giving to charity has to be grounded in evidence rather than reaction.

2,540 cases in State

Study hints at higher infectivity potential of virus: Chief Minister

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.

Spin valve uses coupled quantum dots and tiny magnetic fields

Electron spin current is generated without the need for large external magnetic fields

Surgeon offers procedure to avoid amputation and early death

Oklahoma City vascular surgeon has pioneered a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow to lower extremities, preventing amputation in most cases.

Scientists explore the potential for further improvements to tropical cyclone track forecasts

A recent study suggested that we have probably approached the limit of predictability for tropical cyclone (TC) track prediction. If that's true, there's little we can do to improve TC forecasts as an ...

Species of algae found able to have dimorphic sexual life cycles

A team of researchers from Norway, Sweden and Denmark has found a species of algae (Teleaulax amphioxeia) that has dimorphic sexual life cycles. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, ...

Scientists: There Are Likely Entire Planets Made Out of Diamond and Silica

Some carbon-rich exoplanets could be made out of diamonds and silica, according to a new study published recently in The Planetary Science Journal.

Dinganthus sheds new light on evolution of flowers

The evolution of flowers is among the foremost topics in evolutionary science. There is a long-held hypothesis in botany that a flower is a telescoped shoot. It has been cherished by many botanists and ...

Bengaluru faces ICU bed shortage after slight spike in Covid-19 cases

The city is once again facing ICU bed shortage after a slight increase in Covid-19 cases and some private hospitals backing out of their commitment to supply beds. Tushar Girinath, IAS officer in

Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Stresses Tech Based on Monkey Adenoviral Vectors 'Yet Unproven'

50 countries have already expressed interest in purchasing the Sputnik V vaccine, developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute. The Russian Direct Investment Fund...

Studies show strong links between the endocrine system and COVID-19 incidence and mortality

COVID-19 and interlinkages to endocrine and metabolic diseases was an important programme topic at the 2020 European Congress of Endocrinology. With 4675 attendees from 112 countries this is the premier European endocrine meeting. Over 5 days, panel sessions covered the science behind COVID-19 and endocrine and metabolic disorders, as well as e-consulting and e-support to endocrine patients in times of COVID-19.

Fitbit gets FDA clearance for its Sense smartwatch and ECG app

Fitbit's Sense smartwatch will be able to detect atrial fibrillation when it arrives in October.

One Cardio Workout = Two Hours of Supercharged Brainpower

A recent systematic review of over a dozen studies found that one bout of cardio exercise (lasting anywhere from two minutes to one hour) can boost brainpower for up to two hours.

High levels of steroids put asthma patients at greater risk of serious side-effects

More than one quarter of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets, with researchers warning this puts them at greater risk of serious side-effects.

Study shows plant extinction is more common than previously realized

A University of Wyoming researcher contributed to a paper that revealed extinction of plants in North America is more common than previously known.

30% recovered COVID-19 patients have no antibodies: govt. survey

‘No need to panic as memory cells will trigger immune response in most cases’

Amid online classes, students facing medical issues

With online classes running seamlessly after lockdown that was announced due to Covid- 19, the numbers of students who are facing sleep disruption, back pain and other psychological issues due to spending time on screen have started visiting hospitals in the national capital. “There are frequent

Massive-Scale Genomic Study Explores Diversity and Desirable Traits in Wheat

A scientific team including James Hutton Institute researchers has completed one of the largest genetic analysis ever done of any agricultural crop to find desirable traits in wheat’s extensive and unexplored diversity.

Big Tech Removes a Video From Prominent Think Tank For Contradicting WHO on Coronavirus

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is one of the most prominent think tanks in America, and its fellows are some the most accomplished in their respective fields. But that

MBZUAI, Israel institute to collaborate on AI research

MBZUAI, Israel institute to collaborate on AI research

Attention! Do your cosmetics have this dangerous bacterium?

If you love trying out new cosmetics, you need to be updated about this new bacterium that has started surfacing in popular cosmetics.

Loss of a Pet Can Potentially Trigger Mental Health Issues in Children

Pet owners usually have a strong emotional bond with their pets, however, according to a new study, the death of a pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues.The new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, found that the strong emotional attachment of youngsters to pets might result in measurable psychological distress that can serve as an indicator of depression in children and adolescents for as long as three years or more after the loss of a beloved pet.

CSIR-IICT is now working on new antiviral drug and corticosteroids for COVID-19

In an exclusive interview, Director, S. Chandrashekar explains what goes into drug discovery and other related issues.

‘IICT is now working on a new antiviral drug for COVID-19’

Focus also on corticosteroids for virus management in moderate, severe patients

B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C. is launching a new lung cancer screening program — the first of its kind in Canada — Premier John Horgan announced Monday. The program is exepcted to be fully operational by 2022. Horgan . . .

How To Expedite Drug Development by Waiving Certain Clinical Trials

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous obstacles for clinical research across the world. Widespread movement restrictions, a diversion of healthcare personnel to the frontline and a compromised ability to ensure participant safety are examples of the many challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry. But how can today’s pharma industry make progress and still get products to the market in the face of such long-term disruption? Is it possible to eliminate the need for human trials in some cases?

The poisonous history of chemotherapy

A Second World War disaster fuelled the crusade for cancer treatment, Jennet Conant’s book argues.

GATE 2021 registration process begins at gate.iitb.ac.in

This is the first times for the GATE exam to include Humanities and Social Science, and Environmental Science and Engineering subjects.

More than skin deep: Malaysian student shares how battling atopic dermatitis affected her mental health

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Nur Aqilah Shaari has spent the last seven years fighting an uphill battle with atopic dermatitis (AD). AD, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin disorder characterised by symptoms such as skin dryness, itching, flaking, and weeping....

New study shares insights on bouncing back from job loss 

This trait allows people to manage their emotions and behaviours to produce positive results and to consider adversity as a positive challenge rather than a hindrance.

Scientists Release ‘Blueprint’ To Save Critical Ecosystems And Stabilize The Earth’s Climate

A group of scientists and experts produced the first comprehensive global-scale analysis of terrestrial areas essential for biodiversity and climate resilience, totaling 50.4% of the Earth's land. The report was published in Science Advances entitled “A ‘Global Safety Net’ to reverse biodiversity loss and stabilize the Earth’s climate,” and highlights the importance of protecting and restoring the natural world to address three converging crises – climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and the emergence of novel viruses such as COVID-19.

Moving More Medical And Long-Term Care To Seniors’ Homes

New programs are moving medical and long-term care from nursing homes, hospitals, and senior living facilities to homes.

World-leading Oxford-educated cancer expert nicknamed 'God' 'failed to examine patients fully and did not disclose risks of treatment'

Professor Justin Stebbing, 49, is accused of having 'failed to provide good clinical care' to 11 people. The Harley Street doctor has a reputation for being 'aggressive' in his treatment plans.

New Jersey Blues Plan Links With Two Big Health Systems To Tap Medicare Advantage

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and two of the state’s biggest hospital systems are forming a health plan specifically to tap into the fast-growing business of Medicare Advantage, the privatized health insurance for seniors.

PREMIUM TIMES uncovers massive referral kickback scam of Nigerian doctors, others

During the 20-month undercover investigation, a PREMIUM TIMES journalist posing as a doctor referred several persons to leading diagnostic centres for medical tests.

MIT's wireless device can track sleep using radio frequencies

It could also aid in treating patients vulnerable to bedsores and sleep apnea, since both conditions can be alleviated by changes in sleeping posture.

GCC ‘medical tourism capital of the world’ as all countries rank top destinations

GCC ‘medical tourism capital of the world’ as all countries rank top destinations

Life on 'Morning Star'? Scientists Detect Traces of Substance on Venus Pointing to Potential Life

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cardiff University have discovered the presence of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus...

Vitamin D in pregnancy and post-partum

Tegan Philip reviews how COVID-19 may amplify the already important role of vitamin D intake during pregnancy and post-partum

Polio fight: Bill Gates, Dangote hail Zulum, Buni

The Co-Chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates and Chairman, Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote have praised ..

Researchers create new tool for controlling genes in methanogens

University of Arkansas researchers have developed an efficient tool for controlling genes in methanogens, a finding that could advance research in fields as diverse as climate change and biofuel production.

Over 80% of doctors in Northern Ireland believe second-wave of coronavirus is on its way

MORE than eight in 10 Northern Irish doctors think that a second wave of Covid-19 is likely to happen in the next six months. Around 50% of those admitted that it was their greatest fear for the health service, in a recent survey. Dr Tom Black, Chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) in Northern Ireland warned that there's a "long winter ahead" for Ireland and the UK, insisting that we have only passed the "first phase" of the pandemic. "The past few days have clearly demonstrated that we are only through the first phase of this pandemic and there is going to be a long winter ahead," Dr Black said. "Our members, who have worked throughout the last six months either on the wards, in practices, in the community or remotely, are rightly worried that we have not been able to get this disease under control." More than half of BMA doctors (57%) stressed that confusing messages regarding public health measures, including advice on mask-wearing and social interactions, as well as a general lack of consistent…

Faculty Senate considers dropping spring break at UW-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is thinking about eliminating spring break next semester to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

21-metre-high sailing vessel set to depart Montrose on next leg of research journey

A striking 21-metre-high ship will set sail from Montrose for the next leg of an “epic” research voyage around the British coast.

Dundee University student Conchita uses strict Spanish lockdown for vital research into Covid-19 key

A Dundee graduate has received international recognition for studies into the "lock and key" secrets of Covid-19 during the height of the pandemic.

As domestic violence spikes, many victims and their children have nowhere to live

COVID-19 has left many victims of domestic violence facing difficulties feeding their children and accessing services for safe housing, transportation and childcare once they leave shelters, according to a Rutgers study published in the journal Violence Against Women.

Himanta shares scary video of COVID ICU to alert people

GUWAHATI: As the number deaths due to COVID19 pandemic in Assam has increased every day, Assam Health Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma wore PPE kit and visited the COVID ICU ward of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to take stock of the situa

COVID-19 policy makers could learn more about accountability from industries like aviation

Organisations could improve the transparency and accountability of COVID-19 policy making processes by learning from safety-critical industries like aviation, a new paper shows.

Study: Long-Term Romantic Partners Influence Each Other's Goals

Romantic partners over the long term are more likely to influence each other's goals, according to a recent study. This means that what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid or achieve, so too does the other partner.

ANALYSIS: How false advertising misleads consumers in SA

Claims that a product can boost testosterone levels imply that this will lead to a gain in muscle and strength.

‘Mortality rate can be broughtdown if people report early’

COVID-19 mortality rate can be brought down in Hassan if people consult doctors and go to hospitals early, Deputy Commissioner of Hassan R. Girish has said. People delay getting tested for COVID-19 an

Proximity to the southern border and DUI arrests in California

A new study from the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation of DUI arrests in California shows that arrests increase as distance to the southern border decrease, ...

Frequency of children vs adults carrying SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatically

This case-control study compares the rates of test results indicating SARS-CoV-2 infection among children and adults admitted to a single hospital in Milan, Italy, for noninfectious reasons and without COVID-19 symptoms.

Should we mandate a COVID-19 vaccine for children?

This Viewpoint examines the evidence for vaccination of children against COVID-19.

Highest cases, active patients in 26th week

In a clear cut indication that the contagion of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) is at very high and dangerous levels in Uttarakhand, the week ending September 12 saw the highest number of fresh cases of the disease and maximum number of active cases in the state. The week corresponding to the

Mizoram’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1,428

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state now is 598 as 830 people have recovered from the disease.

AYUSH practices inducted into the Management Protocol for COVID-19 recovered patients

The recovery period is likely to be longer for patients who suffered from a severe form of the disease and those with pre-existing illness.

Black scientists call out racism in the field and counter it

WASHINGTON (AP) — University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also thinks about how he's perceived in neighborhoods where he installs wildlife cameras.“I wear the nerdiest glasses I have and often a jacket that has my college logo, so that people don’t mistake me for what they think is a thug or hooligan,” said Schell, who is African American.The recent episode of a white woman calling the police on a Black birder in New York’s Central Park shocked many people. But for Black environmental scientists, worrying about whether they are likely to be harassed or asked to justify their pres

101 COVID-19 positive womendelivered of babies at KIMS

In a record of sorts, a dedicated team of doctors and para medical staff from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Hospital has successfully delivered 101 COVID-19 positive pregnant wome

AMD Preps Second Round of HPC System Donations For COVID-19 Research

When things aren’t blowing up or burning down as of late, there’s still the matter of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the first generation of vaccines move carefully closer to approval, there’s still a lot of research left to be done, and various technology industry companies and consortiums have been stepping up to provide computing resources for those efforts. One such participant has been AMD, whom in June announced that the company would be donating 7 petaflops of high-performance computing systems, and now this morning is announcing that they are preparing for a second round of awards, which will entail a further 5 petaflops of hardware.

DM orders pvt labs to update info of Covid-19 patients

Stating that the management of several private pathology labs are not updating complete data about patients tested positive for Covid-19 in the district, the Dehradun district magistrate, Ashish Kumar Srivastava instructed the administration of such labs to update the complete information of every

Study examines how civil wars affect wildlife populations

A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA), in the UK, Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil, and University of Agostinho Neto (UAN), Angola, found that the main impacts of civil wars on native mammals are often indirect, ultimately arising from institutional and socio-economic changes, rather than from direct military tactics.

New research: Graphene mask inactivates coronaviruses under sunlight

Initial tests on two human coronavirus species showed the graphene inactivated over 90 per cent of the virus in five minutes and almost 100 per cent in 10 minutes under sunlight.

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COVID-19: Masaka city becomes new hotspot as Mutukula border cases decline

 Masaka, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Masaka city has become the epicentre of Covid19 in greater Masaka region with at least 10 confirmed cases. Dr. Nathan Onyach, the Director Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, says five cases came from Masaka central market, four from Masaka District Local Government and one from the community.      He attributes …

Black scientists call out racism in the field and counter it

WASHINGTON — University of Washington ecologist Christopher Schell is studying how coronavirus shutdowns have affected wildlife in Seattle and other cities. But when planning fieldwork, he also

McMaster says there will be no in-person classes this winter

It will be quiet on campus at McMaster University through the winter months.

Tobacco plant promotes tissue adhesion and can maintain grafts between different species

Grafting is a horticultural technique that joins plants together by means of tissue regeneration, combining desirable characteristics of both plants. Generally, grafts have been thought to be compatible only between the same or closely related species.

Foster + Partners Begins Construction on Cairo's New Global Heart Hospital

Foster + Partners has begun construction on the new Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo, Egypt.

Foster + Partners Begins Construction on Cairo's New Global Heart Hospital

Foster + Partners has begun construction on the new Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo, Egypt.

How do giraffes and elephants alter the African Savanna landscape?

Through their foraging behavior across the diverse topography of the African savanna, megaherbivores may be unknowingly influencing the growth and survival of vegetation on valleys and plateaus, while preserving steep slopes as habitat refugia.

Study offers evidence for quantitative VR research by validating digital VR display CT

VR entails a lot of potential for the future research in ophthalmology and beyond in any scientific field that uses three-dimensional data.

JPND: The largest global collaborative initiative for neurodegenerative disease research

Chairman for the global initiative EU JPND, Professor Philippe Amouyel, brings to light their innovative work in neurodegenerative disease research

Nvidia researchers detail AI-powered clinical speech transcription system

In a new paper, Nvidia researchers describe a system that automatically transcribes speech from clinical patients and maps it to a medical ontology.