In all social animals, gaining valuable information requires physical contact among individuals, an action that risks spreading contagion. New research…
SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected in untreated wastewater from Louisiana
Scientists have detected genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater samples collected in April 2020 from two wastewater treatment plants…
Seizures during menstrual cycle linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
More frequent seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with genetic generalized epilepsy have been linked for the first time…
Too many COVID-19 patients get unneeded ‘just in case’ antibiotics
A study in 38 Michigan hospitals shows need for faster in-hospital testing for coronavirus and other infections, which could reduce…
Fear of missing out impacts people of all ages
The social anxiety that other people are having fun without you, also known as FoMO, is more associated with loneliness,…
One Meeting in Boston Seeded Tens of Thousands of Infections, Study Finds
A February meeting of biotech executives became a coronavirus “superspreading” event with a transmission chain across the globe.
Unlocking the mysteries of the brain
A research team highlights the mechanisms underlying memory and learning capacity — specifically, how our brains process, store and integrate…
Parental instruction instrumental for children to learn how to safely cross busy roads
New research shows parents who teach children ahead of time how to properly choose gaps in traffic can help them…
Pollution exposure at work may be associated with heart abnormalities among Latinx community
Hispanic/Latinx adults exposed to burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals while at work may have abnormal heart structure and…
Long naps may be bad for health
Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But in newly presented research, scientists show that…