Stem cells reproduce the beginnings of the placenta The Yasuhiro Takashima lab shows that naïve iPS cells can be induced to form all the stages that mimic early placenta development in humans. Apr 8, 2021 0 3
COVID-19 amplifies the complexity of disability and race In Canada, COVID-19 has exacerbated long-standing institutional and systemic inequalities for disabled people. And these inequalities are rooted in ableism. Apr 8, 2021 0 2
Using AI to safely add people with red flags to clinical trials A team of researchers from Stanford University working with biotechnology corporation Genentech, has developed an artificial-intelligence based system that can safely add clinical trial participants that may have previously ... Apr 8, 2021 report 1 40
Passive vaping: An impending threat to bystanders Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), also known as vapes, are gaining popularity among youths in many parts of the world, including the US and Europe. Apr 8, 2021 0 4
Globally, U.S. ranks near bottom in COVID-19 response Vermont, Alaska, and Maine were the three most effective states in responding to the coronavirus pandemic last year, a new analysis by UC Berkeley's Othering & Belonging Institute has found. Apr 8, 2021 0 6
New inhibitors may offer novel approach to treating deadly tuberculosis Purdue University innovators have developed highly potent and selective compounds for use in the treatment of tuberculosis, which is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Apr 8, 2021 0 7
Smoke-free worksite laws curbing vaping A new observational study from researchers at the Yale School of Public Health suggests smoke-free worksite laws may yield reductions, not only in conventional cigarette use, but in the use of electronic nicotine delivery ... Apr 8, 2021 0 3
Here's how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others Pilar's parents took all the recommended precautions to shield her from the dangers of COVID-19. They stayed at home, away from family, friends and group activities. Pilar had remained in virtual schooling throughout the ... Apr 8, 2021 0 6
AstraZeneca's blood clot risk is incredibly small—lower than common contraceptives Authorities in the United Kingdom overnight recommended people under 30 be offered an alternative COVID vaccine to the AstraZeneca/Oxford shot. Apr 8, 2021 0 7
Rapid COVID tests used twice weekly could detect most contagious kids Last year, the U.S. government purchased 150 million BinaxNOW rapid antigen COVID-19 tests and began distributing them. One of the goals was to safely reopen schools. However, little data was available on how well these tests ... Apr 8, 2021 0 9