A phase 2 randomized controlled trial of a recombinant adenovirus type-5-vectored COVID-19 vaccine (Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccine) was conducted in China…
New diagnostic test for heart failure patients could also help COVID-19 patients
A new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and treatments for…
New Treatment for Covid-19 Shows Promise, but Scientists Urge Caution
A small study of an inhaled form of a commonly available drug, interferon beta, suggests it could reduce the odds…
New Treatment for Covid-19 Shows Promise, but Scientists Urge Caution
A small study of an inhaled form of a commonly available drug, interferon beta, suggests it could reduce the odds…
The hair-raising reason for goosebumps
Researchers have discovered that the cells that cause goosebumps are also important for regulating the stem cells that regenerate hair.…
Increased blood sugar levels may decrease benefits of aerobic exercise
Some benefits of aerobic exercise may be dampened by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, a condition known as hyperglycemia. These diminished…
MRI scans of the brains of 130 mammals, including humans, indicate equal connectivity
Researchers conducted a first-of-its-kind study designed to investigate brain connectivity in 130 mammalian species. The intriguing results, contradicting widespread conjectures,…
UK’s vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is safe and induces an immune reaction, according to preliminary results
A phase 1/2 trial involving 1,077 healthy adults found that the vaccine induced strong antibody and T cell immune responses…
What silicone wristbands say about chemical exposure in Uruguayan children
Researchers used silicone wristbands to examine the extent of chemical exposure among a small group of children in Montevideo, Uruguay.…
Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Researchers have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought.…