MEDICINE & HEALTH

COVID-19 Leak in Wuhan Lab Possible; Scientist Who Worked at WIV Breaks Her Silence

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.30.2021 00:54 AM

Bat-borne coronaviruses expert Danielle Anderson, who worked at the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken up saying the COVID-19 leak at the Wuhan lab was possible.

Lab Mouse Embryo Grown from Stem Cells Features a Nervous System and Heartbeat

06.29.2021 23:51 PM

Researchers from the University of Virginia have developed the first-ever lab-grown mouse embryo made with several stem cell types featuring the nervous system, gut, and heartbeat.

New Coronavirus Test Can Detect 100 Times More Virus Than Rapid Tests, As Sensitive As qPCR Test

06.29.2021 22:20 PM

A new coronavirus test can analyze a large number of samples simultaneously and is 100 times more sensitive than current rapid antigen tests, offering great potential for testing in various settings.

Robot-Assisted Surgeries Not Feasible, Humans Still Safer and More Reliable

06.29.2021 13:53 PM

Robot-assisted surgeries still require additional time and costs to deploy, not to mention that they're not necessarily safer or more successful than their human counterparts, a new study reveals.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mixing AstraZeneca and Pfizer Gives Good Protection That Could Last for Years

06.29.2021 07:45 AM

A UK study found that mixing different brands of COVID-19 vaccines, specifically mRNA vaccines from AstraZeneca and Pfizer could give better protection that could last for several years.

Weight-Loss Device That Can Help You Reduce 14 Pounds in Just 2 Weeks Proven Effective

06.29.2021 06:36 AM

In an astonishing effort to control the obesity epidemic, researchers have developed a weight-loss device that utilizes magnets and locking bolts to fasten teeth together.

Photos of Pots and Toasters Help Train New Machine to Track COVID-19

06.29.2021 03:50 AM

Efforts to advance technology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to some rather interesting breakthroughs - such as a machine learning algorithm that was trained to detect the presence of the disease by learning from everyday items.

3D Printed Device Set to Alleviate Bacteria That Causes Middle Ear Infection

06.29.2021 03:26 AM

Otitis media or middle ear infection can now be treated through the help of the microplasma jet array, a device that targets and inactivates bacteria that causes the infection.

WHO Recommends to Wear Mask Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status

06.29.2021 02:57 AM

Los Angeles health officials yesterday recommended everyone, whether they are vaccinated or not, practice indoor mask-wearing because of the increased spread of the highly communicable Delta variant.

20,000 Undiscovered Links Between Zoonotic Diseases and Humans Predicted by AI

06.29.2021 00:34 AM

Researchers from the University of Liverpool used machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict more than 20,000 unknown associations between zoonotic viruses & germs, and human transmission.

Cancer Treatment Efficacy: Japan-Based Device Promotes Spread of Proton Therapy

06.28.2021 23:13 PM

Japan-based B dot Medical Inc. has recently introduced a new device for more effective cancer treatment through proton beam therapy.

Rabid Bat: Found Alive in San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Anyone Who Had Contact is Urged to Call County Health Agency

06.28.2021 22:02 PM

A San Diego Zoo Safari Park employee has found a live rabid bat, which turns out to be not part of the park's collection. Health officials are now seeking anyone who had contact with the bat.

Paleontological Discoveries: Top 5 Finds in May and June

06.28.2021 08:30 AM

Science news site recently came out with a list of the most essential paleontological discoveries of May, as well as updates from this month.

Spinal Cord Implant: Scientists Develop Inflatable Electronic Device Suited for Severe Chronic Back Pain Treatment

06.28.2021 08:10 AM

Scientists recently showed a captivating new design for an extremely small, inflatable spinal cord implant, suited for chronic back pain treatment that does not react to the medication.

How Does Space Affect Human Body? Researchers Believe Studying Space Could Shed Light on Human Health on Earth

06.28.2021 07:45 AM

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Medical College will launch three studies next year about how space travel could affect the human body as part of the first private mission to the ISS.

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