Study shows NYC COVID-19 outbreak had European and U.S. origins New York City's first confirmed COVID-19 cases stemmed primarily from European and United States sources, according to the first molecular epidemiology study of SARS-CoV-2 from researchers at the Icahn school of Medicine ... Jun 3, 2020 4 658
The fascinating history of clinical trials Clinical trials are under way around the world, including in Australia, testing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Jun 3, 2020 0 0
Plates, cups and takeaway containers shape what (and how) we eat Home cooks have been trying out their skills during isolation. But the way food tastes depends on more than your ability to follow a recipe. Jun 3, 2020 0 0
Method to identify neural inputs that convey information for defined behaviors A major interest in brain research is understanding behavioral experiences at the synaptic and circuit level. However, gaining insight into the neural circuits that underlie a specific behavioral experience is a challenge. ... Jun 3, 2020 0 6
Benzodiazepine use before conception is linked to increased risk of ectopic pregnancy Women who use a class of tranquilisers called benzodiazepines before becoming pregnant are at greater risk of ectopic pregnancies, according to a study of nearly 1.7 million women. Jun 3, 2020 0 1
UK mulls 'air bridges' with low-risk countries Britain confirmed Tuesday it was looking at establishing "air bridges" with countries with low rates of coronavirus, exempting them from controversial quarantine measures. Jun 3, 2020 0 0
South Korea approves remdesivir for virus patients South Korea on Wednesday issued an emergency authorisation for the anti-viral drug remdesivir to be used to treat coronavirus patients, paving the way for imports. Jun 3, 2020 0 0
1,081 more US coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins The novel coronavirus killed another 1,081 people in the United States in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT) Tuesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Jun 3, 2020 0 0
Genetic risk scores may improve clinical identification of patients with heart attack risk Genetic variants have been linked with a higher risk of having a heart attack, permitting the calculation of "polygenic risk scores" (PRS) that quantify patients' inherited susceptibility based on the number of variants they ... Jun 3, 2020 0 0
Wearable sensor may help to assess stress in healthcare workers A wearable biosensor may help monitor stress experienced by healthcare professionals, according to a study published in Physiological Reports. Jun 3, 2020 0 4