COVID-19 proliferates through a receptor present in most of the human body. But if the receptor is so pervasive, why…
Excess weight among pregnant women may interfere with child’s developing brain
Obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies’ brains as early as the second trimester, a new…
Early neural activity associated with autism
Researchers have found evidence of signature brain activity in infants that predicted ASD symptoms later at 18 months old.
Malaria discovery could expedite antiviral treatment for COVID-19
New research into malaria suggests targeting enzymes from the human host, rather than from the pathogen itself, could offer effective…
Enzyme discovered in the gut could lead to new disease biomarker
Enzymes used by bacteria to break down mucus in the gut could provide a useful biomarker for intestinal diseases, according…
Using physics to improve root canal efficiency
Scientists report calculations with a model of a conical-shaped root canal inside a tooth. A crucial step in this common…
Immunotherapy-resistant cancers eliminated in mouse study
In a mouse study, researchers have found that an antibody that targets the protein TREM2 empowers tumor-destroying immune cells and…
Experts recommend strict, costly approaches for reopening schools
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently highlighted the importance of students’ returning to the classroom in its COVID-19 return-to-school guidance.…
Researchers create mask filtration effectiveness hierarchy
Infection prevention experts set out to gather evidence on the fitted filtration efficiency of dozens of different types of masks…
Clot permeability linked to first-attempt success of aspiration thrombectomy
A multicenter study reports that clot perviousness, or permeability – the ability for contrast used during the initial imaging workup…