More than 120,000 patients have enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank, providing access to important information about their health […]
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness barely affected by Delta variant, research suggests
Has the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant reduced vaccine effectiveness? If you ask Ian Foster of Argonne National Laboratory and colleagues, the […]
Can fruit fly research help improve survival of cancer patients?
The experience of a fruit fly dying from cancer may seem worlds away from that of a human with a […]
New research supports stricter social and economic mandates to reduce COVID-19 spread
As more people return to indoor settings for work and school, new research shows stricter policy restrictions on business operations […]
Fact-checking is an effective tool to combat misinformation, study shows
Fact-checking reduces belief in misinformation and leaves a more enduring mental imprint than false claims, according to a new study […]
Research finds few US workers aware of COVID sick leave protections
Even with federal provisions aimed at protecting workers, instances of sick people being unable to take time off tripled during […]
Novel research identifies gene targets of stress hormones in the brain
Chronic stress is a well-known cause for mental health disorders. New research has moved a step forward in understanding how […]
Research suggests ending eviction moratoriums led to spikes in COVID cases and deaths
Research by a UCLA-led team has determined that the number of COVID-19 cases and the number of deaths from the […]
Study may help refocus research efforts on adolescent and young adult cancer survivorship
Survival rates for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer have varied considerably depending on cancer type. A new study […]
New research highlights effects of social isolation and loneliness on veterans during pandemic
New research published this week by the Armed Forces charity SSAFA conducted by the University of Bath highlights the positive […]