A pandemic shift in finances: Prioritize, simplify, save The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money. Jan 6, 2021 0 2
Identifying strategies to advance research on traumatic brain injury's effect on women Analysis from a workshop convened by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in 2017 reveals gaps in and opportunities for research to improve understanding of the effects of traumatic brain injury ... Jan 6, 2021 0 10
About half of media stories fail to label 'preprint' COVID-19 research: study A new SFU-led study finds that about half of media stories in early 2020 featuring COVID-19 "preprint" research—research that has not yet been peer-reviewed—accurately framed the studies as being preprints or unverified ... Jan 6, 2021 0 8
Smoking associated with increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms Smoking is associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms and smokers are more likely to attend hospital than non-smokers, a study has found. Jan 6, 2021 0 14
DNA-editing method shows promise to treat mouse model of progeria Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the genetic variation associated with progeria, a rare genetic disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can ... Jan 6, 2021 15 63
Neuronal circuits for fine motor skills Writing, driving a screw or throwing darts are only some of the activities that demand a high level of skill. How the brain masters such exquisite movements has now been described in the journal Nature by a team of researchers ... Jan 6, 2021 0 277
Expert warns of depression risk in aftermath of Cyclone Imogen A Western Sydney University rural health expert is calling for additional economic support for businesses and increased disaster relief and recovery services, to help address the potential mental health impacts of Cyclone ... Jan 6, 2021 0 2
What happens when the coronavirus mutates? New mutations to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are emerging, including a more-infectious variant first found in the United Kingdom, even as vaccines containing bits of viral genetic material are beginning distribution. ... Jan 6, 2021 0 2
Portugal detects record 10,000 Covid cases in 24h Portugal reported a record 10,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours on Wednesday, and the government warned that its hospitals were under "enormous pressure" from the resurgence of the pandemic. Jan 6, 2021 0 2
Swiss set to stretch COVID restrictions until March Switzerland on Wednesday planned to extend the closure of bars, restaurants and leisure facilities until the end of February in a bid to control stubbornly high COVID-19 case numbers. Jan 6, 2021 0 2
