Much remains unknown about COVID-19, but many studies already have indicated that people with cardiovascular disease are at greater risk…
Genetic mechanism behind inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers have pinpointed a genetic variation responsible for driving the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The genetic pathway associated…
Should Young Children Wear Masks?
There’s no one easy answer, but experts agree that the main reason to give a child a mask is to…
Should Young Children Wear Masks?
There’s no one easy answer, but experts agree that the main reason to give a child a mask is to…
Iceland’s ‘Test Everyone’ Goal Has Skeptics, but It May Be Working
Critics say the Nordic island country should also have closed all of its schools and stopped tourism. But the government…
New study shows how oxygen transfer is altered in diseased lung tissue
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has developed tiny sensors that measure oxygen transport…
A damaged fertilized egg sends signal that helps mother live a longer healthy life
There is plenty of scientific evidence that the health of a mother can impact the health of her child. Now…
Novel role for dopamine that impacts gene expression related to cocaine abuse
Scientists have discovered a new role for the brain chemical dopamine that is independent of classic neurotransmission. The new role…
Making sense of scents: 3D videos reveal how the nose detects odor combinations
Every moment of the day we are surrounded by smells. Odors can bring back memories, or quickly warn us that…
Scientists discover six new coronaviruses in bats
Researchers have discovered six new coronaviruses in bats in Myanmar — the first time these viruses have been detected anywhere…