Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) appears even after asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, a case review confirms, and in some…
Unconventional T cells in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
Researchers in France have discovered that patients suffering from severe COVID-19 show changes in a class of immune cells known…
Blood breakdown product commandeers important enzyme
The hemoglobin in the red blood cells ensures that our body cells receive sufficient oxygen. When the blood pigment is…
Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?
Cytokines play a crucial role in the immune response. If this immune response is too strong, also known as ‘cytokine…
Coaxing single stem cells into specialized cells
Researchers have developed a unique method for precisely controlling the deposition of hydrogel, which is made of water-soluble polymers commonly…
Uncovering the genetics behind heart attacks that surprise young, healthy women
New genetic research finds spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, heart attacks may be more similar to different diseases than…
Red hot meat: The wrong recipe for heart disease
From MasterChef to MKR, the world’s best chefs have taught us how to barbeque, grill and panfry a steak to…
Researchers identify nanobody that may prevent COVID-19 infection
Researchers have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human…
The genetics of blood: A global perspective
To better understand the properties of blood cells, an international team has been examining variations in the DNA of 746,667…
Vaping Can Increase Coronavirus Hazards, Researchers Say
India surpassed four million coronavirus cases. U.S. officials urged caution ahead of Labor Day weekend.