Grass pollen grains under light microscope. Credit: A. Menzel and Y. Yuan, Technical University of Munich Scientists in Munich study how pollen from far distances…
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Americans are drinking less beer, but the beer they’re drinking has a higher alcohol content, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate…
“Now we can mimic the massive ‘experiment’ going on in nature — where these mutations pop up due to natural selection — but we can…
Dr. Katalin Karikó is the recipient of the 2022 Vilcek Prize for Excellence in Biotechnology recognizing her scientific contributions that directly led to the development…
Online shopping was associated with lower spending on certain unhealthy, impulse-sensitive foods. When shopping online, participants surveyed spent more money, purchased more items, and spent…
A plant-based diet is associated with 73% lower odds of moderate to severe COVID-19. Associated with 73% and 59% lower odds, respectively, of moderate to…
With adherence to masking and distancing, cases introduced into a school unlikely to lead to community transmission. A modeling study found that with controlled community…
Levels of antibodies in the blood of vaccinated people that are able to recognize and fight the new SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant first discovered in India…
While the focus has been largely on vaccines, you might have also heard Pfizer is trialing a pill to treat COVID-19. It almost sounds too good…
Scientists look to untangle the mysteries of antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in search of better tests and possible cures. Credit:…
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that, among men, low testosterone levels in the blood are linked to…
Hemagglutinin (HA) is a protein on the surface of the influenza virus that attaches to receptors on host cells. A new study shows how antibodies…
Gene protection for COVID-19 identified. The first evidence of a genetic link explaining why some people who catch Covid-19 don’t become sick has been discovered.…
Testing of the “electronic nose.” Credit: Kobi Snitz Electronic nose might “sniff out” COVID-19-infected people at mass scale, according to a preliminary proof-of-concept study. [embedded…
Commentary published in BMJ Global Health advises making the COVID jab free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb death toll. And expedite…
Observational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19. However, these studies were inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding. A study…
The illustration of the viral membrane lipid bi-layer shows the water-loving heads (yellow circles) and water-hating tails (blue squiggles). AEG12, based on the protein’s crystal…
Female Noble False Widow Spider, Steatoda nobilis. Credit: Dr. John Dunbar, Venom Systems Lab at NUI Galway NUI Galway study confirms that the Noble False…
A randomized controlled trial found that tai chi is about as effective as conventional exercise for reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with…
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study published on May…