Some benefits of aerobic exercise may be dampened by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. These diminished…
MRI scans of the brains of 130 mammals, including humans, indicate equal connectivity
Researchers conducted a first-of-its-kind study designed to investigate brain connectivity in 130 mammalian species. The intriguing results, contradicting widespread conjectures,…
UK’s vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is safe and induces an immune reaction, according to preliminary results
A phase 1/2 trial involving 1,077 healthy adults found that the vaccine induced strong antibody and T cell immune responses…
What silicone wristbands say about chemical exposure in Uruguayan children
Researchers used silicone wristbands to examine the extent of chemical exposure among a small group of children in Montevideo, Uruguay.…
Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Researchers have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought.…
Immunotherapy safe for patients with COVID-19, cancer
Initial findings from a new study show that immunotherapy for cancer won’t worsen complications for patients with the disease and…
‘Love hormone’ oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease progressively degrades a person’s memory and cognitive abilities, often resulting in dementia. Amid efforts to find novel treatments…
New nano drug candidate kills aggressive breast cancer cells
Researchers have developed a new drug candidate that kills triple negative breast cancer cells. The discovery will help clinicians target…
Music on the brain
A new study looks at differences between the brains of Japanese classical musicians, Western classical musicians and nonmusicians. Researchers investigated…
Scientists trace and identify origin of smallpox vaccine strains used in Civil War
Scientists and historians have pieced together the genomes of old viruses that were used as vaccination strains during and after…