- new'Blue food revolution' to tackle climate change and malnutrition
An unprecedented review of the aquatic foods sector has uncovered how fisheries and aquaculture can play a greater role in delivering healthy diets and more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems around the world.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 21, 3:04am -
- newPatients with multiple sclerosis show robust T-cell responses to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
New research shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective at inducing T-cell responses in multiple sclerosis patients who receive B cell-depleting infusions even if their antibody responses are diminished.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 21, 3:04am -
- newCOVID-19 virus is evolving to get better at becoming airborne, new study shows
A new study finds that SARS-CoV-2 is evolving toward more efficient aerosol generation, and loose-fitting masks provide significant but only modest source control. Until vaccination rates are very high, continued layered controls, including improved ventilation, increased filtration, UV air sanitation, and tight-fitting masks are critical to protect people in public-facing jobs and indoor spaces, researchers urge.
- 15 hours ago 17 Sep 21, 3:04am -
- newConsuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research led by the University of Kent and University of Reading has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness.
- 18 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 11:59pm -
- newStudies biased toward genomes of people with European ancestry still predict cancer risk in diverse groups, research finds
Data sets that are biased by having too many genomes from people with European ancestry can still be applied to other ancestry groups to predict their risk of developing breast and prostate cancer, researchers report.
- 18 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 11:59pm -
- newLink between inflammation and pancreatic cancer development uncovered
A new study finds that pancreatic cells display an adaptive response to repeated inflammation that initially protects against tissue damage but can promote tumor formation in the presence of mutant KRAS.
- 18 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 11:59pm -
- newCancer cells’ unexpected genetic tricks for evading the immune system
In a surprising new finding in mice, researchers have discovered that many genes linked to human cancer block the body's natural defense against malignancies.
- 18 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 11:58pm -
- newTrue behavior of the ‘pleasure molecule’ will reshape how we treat psychiatric diseases and addiction
Discovery shows that dopamine is not a reward molecule at all, calling for revision of textbook facts regarding the hormone's role in the brain.
- 20 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 10:43pm -
- newResearchers explore promising treatment for MRSA 'superbug'
A new study has found the antimicrobial properties of certain stem cell proteins could offer a potential treatment to reduce infection in skin wounds.
- 20 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 10:10pm -
- newResearch reveals drug targets for memory enhancement
New research has identified specific drug targets within the neural circuits that encode memories, paving the way for significant advances in the treatment of a broad spectrum of brain disorders.
- 21 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 9:16pm -
- newParental alienation, partner abuse: Two sides of same coin, says social psychologist
According to a new study, parental alienating behaviors and coercively controlling abuse are similar, and should be treated similarly in family court proceedings.
- 21 hours ago 16 Sep 21, 9:15pm -
- Saliva test for COVID-19 outperforms commercial swab tests, study shows
The DRUL saliva assay has been shown to be safer, more comfortable, and less expensive than comparable COVID screening tools. Now a new study demonstrates that it is at least as sensitive as swab tests, too.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 21, 2:25am -
- COVID-19 nasal vaccine candidate effective at preventing disease transmission, study shows
A nasal vaccine candidate for COVID-19 is showing good results in providing durable local immunity against inhaled pathogens.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 21, 1:44am -
- Pilot study of diet/exercise in young adults with intellectual disabilities is promising
A pilot study found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) were able to lose or maintain their weight with a system of education and support in place.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 21, 1:44am -
- Heterogeneous development of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome-associated microcephaly
At age two, children who were born with neurological abnormalities due to congenital Zika Virus (ZIKV) have a range of neurodevelopmental profiles that can be tracked using a routine neurological assessment, according to a new study.
- 2 days ago 16 Sep 21, 1:43am -