The available literature to date has documented high rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE), predominantly pulmonary embolism, in hospitalized patients with…
Coronavirus mutations show early safety measures and restrictions limited viral spread
Scientists analyzed genomic information from over 6,000 samples of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic. Results show that early…
Researchers discover molecular link between diet and risk of colorectal cancer
Researchers have identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood…
How genetic variation gives rise to differences in mathematical ability
DNA variation in a gene called ROBO1 is associated with early anatomical differences in a brain region that plays a…
Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome
New findings could lead to new therapies for IBD and people who’ve had portions of their bowels removed due to…
A promising discovery could lead to better treatment for Hepatitis C
Virologists have identified a critical role played by a cellular protein in the progression of Hepatitis C virus infection, paving…
Ancient origins of speed control during movement
Movement in animals is complex. Little has been known about how spinal inhibitory interneurons work to silence other neurons and…
COVID-19: Dexamethasone discovery carries treatment implications
A new finding about dexamethasone suggests diabetes and other factors may reduce its potentially lifesaving effectiveness for patients with severe…
Lab-grown mini-lungs mimic the real thing — right down to coronavirus infection
Researchers have developed a lab-grown living lung model that mimics the tiny air sacs of the lungs where coronavirus infection…
How’d we get so picky about friendship late in life? Ask the chimps
When humans age, they tend to favor small circles of meaningful, already established friendships rather than seek new ones. People…