Scientists create embryos with cells from monkeys, humans Researchers have successfully introduced human stem cells into monkey embryos in the lab, creating short-lived hybrid organisms that could prove an important step in growing human transplant organs from livestock or creating ... Apr 15, 2021 0 30
Covax seeks $2 bn donations to cover COVID vaccines The Covax scheme launched a push for an extra $2 billion in donations on Thursday, saying it needed the money in advance to reserve COVID-19 vaccine doses. Apr 15, 2021 0 2
France's COVID-19 deaths pass 100,000 The number of people killed by COVID-19 in France climbed past 100,000 on Thursday, with the virus claiming a further 300 lives in the past 24 hours, the country's health authority said. Apr 15, 2021 0 3
Israel to scrap outdoor mask mandate from Sunday Israelis will no longer have to wear masks outdoors starting from Sunday as the number of virus infections plummets, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said. Apr 15, 2021 0 2
Study suggests those who had COVID-19 may only need one vaccine dose People who have recovered from COVID-19 had a robust antibody response after the first mRNA vaccine dose, but little immune benefit after the second dose, according to new research from the Penn Institute of Immunology. The ... Apr 15, 2021 0 155
Study: New approach may boost prostate cancer immunotherapies Researchers have discovered a new way to transform the tissues surrounding prostate tumors to help the body's immune cells fight the cancer. The discovery, made in human and mouse cells and in laboratory mice, could lead ... Apr 15, 2021 0 55
Spending time on household chores may improve brain health Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive ... Apr 15, 2021 0 19
Genetic ancestry versus race can provide specific, targeted insights to predict and treat many diseases The complex patterns of genetic ancestry uncovered from genomic data in health care systems can provide valuable insights into both genetic and environmental factors underlying many common and rare diseases—insights that ... Apr 15, 2021 0 6
Mathematical method builds synthetic hearts to identify how heart shape could be linked to disease Researchers from King's College London have created 3D replicas of full-sized healthy adult hearts from Computed Tomography (CT) images and analyzed how cardiac shape relates to function. Apr 15, 2021 0 10
Latest Neuropixels probes can track neurons over weeks A new generation of miniature recording probes can track the same neurons inside tiny mouse brains over weeks—and even months. Apr 15, 2021 0 117