Despite widespread availability of plasmapheresis, the mortality in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura remains high. Cardiovascular complications have been reported as an…
SARS-CoV-2 is not transmitted by mosquitoes, study shows
A new study confirms that SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, cannot be transmitted to people by mosquitoes.
Cannabis shows potential for mitigating sickle cell disease pain
Cannabis appears to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for the chronic pain that afflicts people with sickle cell…
Synapse-saving proteins discovered, opening possibilities in Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
Loss of synapses is a contributing factor to Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. Researchers discovered a class of proteins that inhibit…
Study reveals intricate details about Huntington’s disease protein
The research focuses on axonal transport — the way in which vital materials travel along pathways called axons inside nerve cells,…
Pesticides speed the spread of deadly waterborne pathogens
Widespread use of pesticides can speed the transmission of the debilitating disease schistosomiasis, while also upsetting the ecological balances in…
Turmeric could have antiviral properties
Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, could help eliminate certain viruses, research has found. A study showed…
Predicting your personality from your smartphone data
Everyone who uses a smartphone unavoidably generates masses of digital data that are accessible to others, and these data provide…
A chemical tailor-made suit for Alzheimer’s drugs
Over 50 million people worldwide are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and it is one of the greatest medical and social…
Study shows how traumatic experiences can leave their mark on a person’s eyes
New research shows that a patient’s pupils can reveal if they have suffered a traumatic experience in the past. The…