A new, 3D-printed technology that was inspired by Lego block toys is designed to help heal broken bones, and could…
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught
If physical distancing measures in the United States are relaxed while there is still no COVID-19 vaccine or treatment and…
Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections
Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new research.…
Coronavirus makes changes that cause cells not to recognize it
The novel coronavirus changes the appearance of its messenger RNA cap to trick the host cell into not recognizing it…
Health, well-being and food security of families deteriorating under COVID-19 stress
The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the…
Livestock expansion is a factor in global pandemics
A new study looks at the growth of global livestock farming and the threat to biodiversity, and the health risks…
Rapid COVID-19 test developed to detect neutralizing antibodies with high specificity and sensitivity
A unique and rapid SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus neutralisation test (sVNT) may be the much needed boost to current COVID-19 investigations…
Pizza study shows body copes surprisingly well with one-off calorie indulgence
Young men can eat twice as much food as they need to feel ‘full’, research shows.
The Conversations We’ve Been Having
Recently, I’ve been inundated with text messages from well-meaning friends and acquaintances checking on how I’m doing. The merciless killing…
Coronavirus Live Updates: Pressing G.O.P. for Broader Fix, Pelosi Rejects Short Jobless Aid Extension
New cases in the U.S. top 72,000, the second-highest daily total so far. At least five states — Indiana, Utah,…