Researchers have characterized the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as well as its most similar relative in a bat…
New clues from fruit flies about the critical role of sex hormones in stem cell control
In one of the first studies addressing the role of sex hormones’ impact on stem cells in the gut, scientists…
Study sheds light on how cancer spreads in blood
A new study sheds light on proteins in particles called extracellular vesicles, which are released by tumor cells into the…
Climate change: Heavy rain after drought may cause fish kills
Due to climate changes, many regions are experiencing increasingly warmer and dryer summers, followed by heavy rain. New study shows…
Black individuals at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, according to new research
A new study found that Black individuals were twice as likely as White individuals to test positive for COVID-19. The…
Chatbots can ease medical providers’ burden, offer guidance to those with COVID-19 symptoms
Research finds that chatbots — software applications that conduct online chats via text or text-to-speech — working for reputable organizations…
Breakthrough with cancer vaccine
Scientists have developed a new cancer vaccine with the potential to activate the body’s immune system to fight a range…
Access to nature requires attention when addressing community health needs
Nature is a tool to address deeply entrenched health disparities; health systems should work to increase nature access, as they…
A Missed Warning About Silent Coronavirus Infections
Why an early scientific report of symptom-free cases went unheeded.
A Missed Warning About Silent Coronavirus Infections
Why an early scientific report of symptom-free cases went unheeded.