In a mouse study, researchers have found that an antibody that targets the protein TREM2 empowers tumor-destroying immune cells and…
Experts recommend strict, costly approaches for reopening schools
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently highlighted the importance of students’ returning to the classroom in its COVID-19 return-to-school guidance.…
Researchers create mask filtration effectiveness hierarchy
Infection prevention experts set out to gather evidence on the fitted filtration efficiency of dozens of different types of masks…
Clot permeability linked to first-attempt success of aspiration thrombectomy
A multicenter study reports that clot perviousness, or permeability – the ability for contrast used during the initial imaging workup…
Study reveals immune-system paralysis in severe COVID-19 cases
A new study shows that in severely ill COVID-19 patients, ‘first-responder’ immune cells, which should react immediately to signs of…
Cricket umpires fumble on T20 calls
Cricket umpires struggle to please everyone at the best of time but the different formats of the game make it…
Right under your nose: A more convenient way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists discover a new way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing the levels of specific proteins in nasal discharge. This…
Gluten in wheat: What has changed during 120 years of breeding?
In recent years, the number of people affected by celiac disease, wheat allergy or gluten or wheat sensitivity has risen…
Air pollution in Ireland associated with strokes, research finds
Scientists have found that air pollution in the winter is associated with more hospitalisations for all strokes in Dublin.
Protein uses two antiviral strategies to ward off infections
To protect humans against infection, a protein called MARCH8 tags the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) for destruction while it merely…