Researchers analyzed urine samples from pregnant women to look for the presence of DINCH, which is short for di(isononyl)cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate. They…
U.S. hospital admissions for non-COVID-19 have only partially rebounded from initial decline
While declines in U.S. hospital admissions during the onset of COVID-19 has been well-documented, little is known about how admissions…
Nerve cells let others ‘listen in’
How many ‘listeners’ a nerve cell has in the brain is strictly regulated. In the environment of learning neurons, certain…
Cocaine addiction: Impact of genetic mutations elucidated
Cocaine addiction is a chronic disorder with a high rate of relapse for which no effective treatment is currently available.…
Comparing face coverings in controlling expired particles
Laboratory tests of surgical and N95 masks show that they do cut down the amount of aerosolized particles emitted during…
What new research reveals about rude workplace emails
A new study finds that rude emails at work can lead to significant distress for employees. Researchers say that ‘active’…
Research challenges conventional wisdom about key autism trait
A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatment…
Color-coded biosensor illuminates in real time how viruses attack hosts
All viruses can only do damage by replicating inside the cells of another organism, their host. Researchers have now shown…
Age restrictions for handguns make little difference in homicides, study finds
In the United States, individual state laws barring 18- to 20-year-olds from buying or possessing a handgun make little difference…
During pandemic, racism puts additional stress on Asian Americans
People of Asian ancestry face yet another set of challenges posed by racism and xenophobia which has soared during the…