As the population grows, and the global standard of living improves, humanity’s appetite for seafood is increasing. In 2020 seafood…
Child sleep problems associated with impaired academic and psychosocial functioning
A new study has found that sleep disturbances at any age are associated with diminished well-being by the time the…
AI and single-cell genomics
The study of cellular dynamics is crucial to understand how cells develop and how diseases progress. Scientist have now created…
Chlamydia: Greedy for glutamine
If chlamydiae want to multiply in a human cell, the first thing they need is a lot of glutamine. Researchers…
Why is stroke so deadly for people of African descent?
An international team of scientists has completed the largest analysis of stroke-risk genes ever undertaken in people of African descent.
New genetic cause of a form of inherited neuropathy
Inherited mutations in a gene that keeps nerve cells intact was shown, for the first time, to be a driver…
Cannabinoids may affect activity of other pharmaceuticals
Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to researchers. They published information that could help medical…
Transferrin identified as potential contributor to COVID-19 severity
Researchers have identified that a glycoprotein known as transferrin may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19.
Evaluating the effectiveness of travel bans
A new study sheds light on how COVID-19 spreads regionally and between countries, as well as on how effective governmental…
Language may undermine women in science and tech
Researchers examined gender stereotypes baked into 25 languages to explore why fewer women enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.