United States COVID-19 transmission driven by ages 20-49, research finds Resurging COVID-19 transmission in the US is being driven by ages 20-49 and targeted measures are needed to control the epidemic as schools re-open. Sep 18, 2020 0 8
Thicker nerve fibers enable faster reactions in mice In order for organisms to react swiftly to stimuli in their environment, they need rapid and precise transmission of nerve impulses along neural extensions known as axons. Whereas some invertebrates have developed very thick ... Sep 18, 2020 0 61
Video: Who should get a COVID-19 vaccine first? A committee of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is readying a report with recommendations for equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. In this Q&A, bioethicist Dr. Nicole Hassoun of Binghamton ... Sep 18, 2020 0 2
'This is a big moment:' UK virus restrictions escalating Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in an attempt to suppress a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections. Sep 18, 2020 0 2
Lancet boosts review process after COVID study retraction The prestigious Lancet medical journal said it is bolstering its scientific review process after being forced to retract a study into the effects of an anti-arthritis drug on COVID-19 patients. Sep 18, 2020 0 51
Increasing the effectiveness of immunotherapy against skin cancer The melanoma is a malignant tumor of the pigment cells. If diagnosed early, the tumor can be removed completely—and the chances of recovery are good. But in later stages, when the tumor has already spread or formed metastases ... Sep 18, 2020 0 6
Researchers warn of COVID-19 and flu 'twindemic' Even as the first wave of the pandemic still roils, fears are rising of a second crush of COVID-19 infections. But because the novel coronavirus is, well, novel, no one can yet say if that will happen. One thing is certain, ... Sep 18, 2020 0 6
Keeping coronavirus vaccines at subzero temperatures during distribution will be hard, but likely key to ending pandemic Just like a fresh piece of fish, vaccines are highly perishable products and must be kept at very cold, specific temperatures. The majority of COVID-19 vaccines under development – like the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines – ... Sep 18, 2020 0 2
Potential new drug to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 infection consequences Scientists from the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga (UMA) and the Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology (BIONAND) have made progress in finding new rapid implementation therapies to combat ... Sep 18, 2020 0 2
Lung cancer risks becoming 'forgotten disease' of the coronavirus pandemic At least 14,000 fewer people have been urgently referred for lung cancer tests since March. Sep 18, 2020 0 2