Utah scientists have discovered new functions of a key cellular machine that regulates gene packaging and is mutated in 20% […]
A new data-driven model shows that wearing masks saves lives – and the earlier you start, the better
Dr. Biplav Srivastava, professor of computer science at the University of South Carolina, and his team have developed a data-driven […]
Reduced traffic from the world’s busiest airports is a tool against future waves of COVID-19
COVID-19 can be fought with interventions aimed at reducing community transmission and international travel by 80% for eight weeks, according […]
Loneliness a leading cause of depression in older adults
Loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50 in England, according to a new study led by […]
Research shows that home working is associated with a higher risk of voice problems
In June of this year, during the ‘first’ lockdown in Ireland, Dr. Ciarán Kenny, Assistant Professor in Clinical Speech and […]
Pollution and pandemics: A dangerous mix
The United States may have set itself up for the spread of a pandemic without even knowing it. According to […]
Malaria test as simple as a bandage
Testing for malaria could become as simple as putting on a bandage. That’s the idea behind a platform developed by […]
Q&A: When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?
Around the world, at least 53 COVID-19 vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials. Four of the largest and most promising […]
Placebo group: What happens after a COVID vaccine is authorized?
If a coronavirus vaccine is authorized in the United States before the end of the year, will trial participants who […]
Halle Berry Suffers from a Health Condition That Makes Coronavirus More Dangerous for Her
While contracting the highly contagious coronavirus does not automatically equate to a death sentence, it can affect people differently. Those […]