Do you speak extra-terrestrial?
What does humanity do when we discover we are not alone in the cosmos? A new international research hub at the University of St Andrews will coordinate global expertise to…
Study finds high prevalence of COVID-19 and flu co-infections during 2021-2022 flu season (Less than16% Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness 20-21)
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered a high prevalence of COVID-19 co-infections in central Missouri during the 2021-2022 flu season, with a monthly co-infection rate as high…
Heart disease death rates spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, erasing years of progress
DALLAS, Oct. 31, 2022 — U.S. deaths from heart disease spiked in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic after a steady decline from 2010 to 2019, reversing a…
Duke-NUS scientists shed new light on key differences in immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
SINGAPORE, 31 October 2022 – The total magnitude of the T-cell responses induced by mRNA and inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are comparable; however, the similarity ends here, according to a new study…
Low sense of personal control increases people’s affinity for tighter, rules-based culture
People who feel a lack of personal control in their lives are more likely to prefer a culture that imposes order, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.…
Licorice Compounds and their Amazing Potential. Episode 1107 Fall 2022
https://youtu.be/dWYQCWxEzYE Licorice Compounds and their Amazing Potential. Episode 1107 Fall 2022 GL Glycyrrhizin and its derivative, glycyrrhetinic acid ( GA , exhibit a wide range of activities to elicit their…
Short bursts of vigorous activity linked with increased longevity
Sophia Antipolis, 28 October 2022: Two minute bursts of vigorous activity totalling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to research published today in European…
Study reveals how naturally-occurring compound kills major drug-resistant bacteria
Scientists analysing the effects of an organic compound on drug resistance bacteria have discovered how it can inhibit and kill a germ that causes serious illness or in some cases…
Magic traditional Chinese medicine ingredients generated autophagic flux to suppress tumor progression and novel combination therapy strategy in gastric cancer
This study is led by Dr. Longtao Huangfu, and Dr. Xiaoyang Wang (Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute). A diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may reduce the prevalence of…
Efficacy and Safety of Fig (Ficus carica L.) Leaf Tea in Adults with Mild Atopic Dermatitis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Preliminary Trial
Abstract Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, recurrent pruritic skin disease with repeated remissions and exacerbations. Various factors, such as allergies, skin conditions and lifestyle, combine to cause AD, making…
First-ever study shows bumble bees ‘play’
Bumble bees play, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London published in Animal Behaviour. It is the first time that object play behaviour has been shown in…
The major chord that cures nightmares
Oppressive, frightening, nerve-wracking: nightmares are particularly disturbing dreams. They are considered pathological when they occur frequently (>1 episode per week) and cause daytime fatigue, mood alteration and anxiety. Although Imagery…
Ancient viral DNA in human genome guards against infections
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research. The paper, “Evolution…
Ancient bacteria might lurk beneath Mars’ surface
Researchers simulated Mars’ harsh ionizing radiation conditions to see how long dried, frozen bacteria and fungi could survive Previous studies found ‘Conan the Bacterium’ (Deinococcus radiodurans) could survive over a million…
HKUMed, University of Michigan and Johannes Kepler University Linz jointly discover the pan-coronavirus antiviral activity and mechanism of the molecularly engineered banana lectin H84T-BanLec
Researchers from Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), University of Michigan, Johannes Kepler University Linz, and…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to premature death
It’s the vitamin that we get from the sun, yet despite its ample availability, one in three Australian adults still suffer from mild, moderate or severe vitamin D deficiency. Now, new research from…
Pressure chamber therapy has been found to be effective in the functional improvement of autism
The study, conducted using animal models, shows that pressure chamber treatment may significantly improve social abilities and the condition of the autistic brain. The researchers identified neurological changes from the…
At risk for diabetes? Cut the carbs, says new study
While low-carb diets are often recommended for those being treated for diabetes, little evidence exists on whether eating fewer carbs can impact the blood sugar of those with diabetes or…
‘Forever Chemicals’ persist through wastewater treatment, may enter crops
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a group of more than 4,700 fully synthetic compounds that are widely used in industrial and manufacturing processes and found in many…
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