Amyloid is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but the accumulation of these sticky proteins may not be the only…
How effective is quarantine alone or in combination with other public health measures to control coronavirus (COVID-19)?
A new review summarizes evidence available from modelling studies that show how quarantining affects the spread of COVID-19. The studies…
Lynx Numbers Are in Decline in the West
While the federal government weighs taking the Canada lynx off the list of threatened species, a new study points to…
Periodic physical distancing for COVID-19 control: New modelling study
A new modelling article, using data from Ontario, indicates that dynamic physical distancing and other measures could help maintain health…
Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19
Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and…
‘Fake news’ increases consumer demands for corporate action
New research finds that ‘fake news’ inspires consumers to demand corrective action from companies — even if the company is…
Experimental anti-malarial drug shows promise in first clinical trial
Malaria is a leading killer of children worldwide, and new drugs are needed. New research reports encouraging early clinical results…
Brain discovery suggests source of lifelong behavioral issues
The finding also could have important implications for a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Share Your Story and Photos From the Coronavirus Front Lines
We want to hear from the doctors, nurses and health care workers risking their lives to save us from the…
Revolutionary new method for dating pottery sheds new light on prehistoric past
A team has developed a new method to date archaeological pottery using fat residues remaining in the pot wall from…