An elevated pre-pregnancy hemoglobin A1c — which measures average blood glucose concentration — is associated with a higher risk of…
Algal genome provides insights into first land plants
Cornell researchers have sequenced and analyzed the genome of a single-celled alga that belongs to the closest lineage to terrestrial…
How to Have a Safer Pandemic Memorial Day
You shouldn’t gather in groups this weekend, but we know you probably will. So here’s some guidance from the biology…
New technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes
Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they…
Remdesivir for the Treatment of Covid-19 — Preliminary Report
A novel coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first identified in December 2019 as the cause of…
Surgery Scheduling in a Crisis
To rapidly communicate short reports of innovative responses to Covid-19 around the world, along with a range of current thinking…
As Death Toll Nears 100,000, Some in White House Question the Math
President Trump ordered states to reopen places of worship, but several governors said that decision would be their call. Persistently…
Coronavirus Live Updates: As Death Toll Nears 100,000, Some in White House Question the Math
President Trump ordered states to reopen places of worship, but several governors said that decision would be their call. Persistently…
Weekly Health Quiz: Grandparents, Recovery and Coronavirus
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
U.K. to Quarantine All Incoming Air Travelers; a Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise
Immunizations are falling because of pandemic disruptions, raising fears of surges in preventable disease. Lockdowns complicate the Muslim holiday Eid.…