Sweden stands by virus strategy despite tighter measures Sweden is continuing to pursue the same strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a recent slew of stricter measures, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven insisted on Tuesday. Dec 22, 2020 0 4
Why we need to get creative when it comes to talking about pain What [do] I mean by sitting in a pit of fire? You've got every nerve ending that's just going hellfire, and you just don't know what to do with yourself. Dec 22, 2020 0 3
Voluntary or compulsory? New evidence on motivation for anti-COVID-19 policies A study by the University of Konstanz shows that voluntary motivation to comply with anti-COVID-19 policies is relatively high in Germany, but can be undermined by enforcement—The consequence of this finding differs depending ... Dec 22, 2020 0 38
Disarming cancer: Getting the upper hand on treatment-resistant quasi-mesenchymal cells Cancer is at its most deadly when two things occur: the cancer cells metastasize, spreading to new sites in the body, and the cells become resistant to treatment. The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a process that ... Dec 22, 2020 0 8
New year, new nudge? Consumer psychology research could help people develop sustainable healthy habits People looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle may benefit from new apps designed to sustain behavior change to new research being carried out by the University of Reading. Dec 22, 2020 0 2
What a distanced holiday season means for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions For many, the holiday season is synonymous with family gatherings, often requiring arduous and stressful travel. This is so much a part of our culture that getting to a place to be with loved ones has been the plot of many ... Dec 22, 2020 0 0
Why eco-labeling is so difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic We've all, at some point, bought an eco-labeled product. Dec 22, 2020 0 0
Breast milk could help treat COVID-19 and protect babies Health psychology professor Jennifer Hahn-Holbrook and incoming grad student Jessica Marino have a new study suggesting that the breastmilk of mothers who have recovered from COVID-19 contains strong antibodies to the virus. Dec 22, 2020 0 7058
Missed signals? A new way we vary from each other biologically Genetics has made huge strides over the past 20 years, from the sequencing of the human genome to a growing understanding of factors that turn genes on and off, namely transcription factors and the DNA "enhancer" sequences ... Dec 22, 2020 0 48
New research shows how gatherings of people increase the risk of coronavirus exposure A full-blown Christmas dinner, and a New Year's Eve party with friends are beloved traditions for many—ones that would be best to forget this year. Aalto University Assistant Professor Ville Vuorinen, who models the spread ... Dec 22, 2020 0 2
