In a new paper, researchers propose that controlling the local and systemic inflammatory response in COVID-19 may be as important…
Abnormal cells in early-stage embryos might not preclude IVF success
The presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in the genetic profile of early-stage embryos may be far more common…
Healthier school food and physical activity environments matter for childhood obesity
Students at elementary and secondary schools that offer healthier food offerings and more opportunities for physical activities have a healthier…
The best (and worst) materials for masks
It’s intuitive and scientifically shown that wearing a face covering can help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus that…
New molecular tool precisely edits mitochondrial DNA
The precision editing technologies that have revolutionized DNA editing in the cell nucleus have been unable to reach the mitochondrial…
Preliminary study suggests tuberculosis vaccine may be limiting COVID-19 deaths
While a direct correlation between BCG vaccinations and a reduction in coronavirus mortalities still needs to be understood more fully,…
COVID-19 cases and deaths in federal and state prisons significantly higher than in general U.S. population
Prison COVID-19 cases are five times higher and prison COVID-19 death rate are three times higher than the U.S. general…
Where did the Asian longhorned ticks in the US come from?
The invasive population of Asian longhorned ticks in the United States likely began with three or more self-cloning females from…
New biomaterial could shield against harmful radiation
Researchers have synthesized a new form of melanin enriched with selenium. Called selenomelanin, this new biomaterial shows extraordinary promise as…
Animals who try to sound ‘bigger’ are good at learning sounds
Some animals fake their body size by sounding ‘bigger’ than they actually are. Researchers studied 164 different mammals and found…