A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of ‘LOL’ in students’ text messages demonstrates important potential applications…
Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19
New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use…
Mouse model mimics SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans
A mouse model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reproduces features observed in human patients, researchers…
Simple and readily available saline solution can reliably transport COVID-19 samples to testing labs
In the face of dwindling supplies of virus transport media, cheap and readily available phosphate buffered saline can be used…
Where stress lives
Researchers have found a neural home of the feeling of stress people experience, an insight that may help people deal…
How do we disconnect from the environment during sleep and under anesthesia?
A series of new studies finds, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies…
Multifunctional e-glasses monitor health, protect eyes, control video games
Fitness tracker bracelets and watches provide useful information, such as step count and heart rate, but they usually can’t provide…
Clues to COVID-19 in the brain uncovered in new study
A study reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus’s impact on the…
Age, gender and culture ‘predict loneliness’
Young people, men and people in ‘individualistic’ societies report higher levels of loneliness, according to a large-scale global study.
Public parks guaranteeing sustainable well-being
Researchers have ascertained how green spaces contribute to the well-being of city-dwellers. The research shows that parks play an essential…