The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019, and the resulting Covid-19 disease has been…
C.D.C. Stresses Need for Coronavirus Testing at Homeless Shelters
A study of four cities suggested that those living in close quarters in shelters can spread the virus at high…
Adult astrocytes are key to learning and memory
Researchers have discovered that astrocytes, the most abundant cells in the brain, play a direct role in the regulation of…
Boosting the immune system’s appetite for cancer
A combination of immunotherapy agents that encourages some immune cells to eat cancer cells and alert others to attack tumors…
How much does it cost California cannabis growers to safety test?
The high cost of testing cannabis in California leads to higher prices for the consumer, which could drive consumers to…
COVID-19 could cost the United States billions in medical expenses
A new study shows that hospitalizations, ventilators, and other health resources that patients would require could cost the United States…
‘Bursty’ email communication helps groups convert resources into results
A new study looked at more than 1,300 retail banking sales teams in a large regional bank to explore whether…
Everything is not fine: Kids can tell when parents suppress their stress
New research finds that parents suppressing feelings of stress around their kids can actually transmit those feelings to the children.…
Researchers are making recombinant-protein drugs cheaper
The mammalian cell lines that are engineered to produce high-value recombinant-protein drugs also produce unwanted proteins that push up the…
An obesity protein discovery may lead to better treatments
By determining the structure of a key receptor in obesity, scientists have unlocked an opportunity for the development of new…