MEDICINE & HEALTH

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida Keys: What Can These Insects Do?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.17.2021 21:54 PM

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

Hunger Could Be Turned off in the Brain, Study Finds

04.16.2021 23:05 PM

Israeli scientists have uncovered the brain's hunger switch mechanism that will help develop anti-obesity drugs to control the urge to eat.

Potential Novel Lung Cancer Cure Identified in Study

04.16.2021 22:25 PM

Researchers have found a potential novel treatment for lung cancer using a drug that could reduce tumor growth.

COVID-19 Transmission Linked to Triangular-Shaped Spikes Found on Virus

04.16.2021 21:51 PM

Scientists from Japan recently discovered that triangular-shaped spikes are making COVID-19 transmissions successful.

Google Enables Users to Find Nearest COVID-19 Vaccination Site

04.16.2021 21:35 PM

Google has added a helpful functionality to its Maps service, adding information on COVID-19 vaccination sites nearest its users.

Coronavirus Reinfection: Will Previous COVID-19 Infection Prevent Young People From Having One?

04.16.2021 04:20 AM

Getting COVID-19 doesn't guarantee protection from reinfection. A positive COVID-19 test has a bit of hope: you'll be immune to the coronavirus for at least a few months.

AI Tool Uses Satellite Imagery to Find Pollution Hotspots

04.16.2021 02:30 AM

A new AI tool uses a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery, and weather data to autonomously find locations with heavy air pollution down to the exact city block.

Can Mosquitoes Be Used to Vaccinate People With COVID-19 Vaccine?

04.16.2021 01:40 AM

11 years ago, a team of Japanese researchers genetically engineered mosquitoes that, instead of spreading disease, spread vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine: Third Dose Likely Needed Within 12 Months to Get Fully Vaccinated

04.15.2021 21:57 PM

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine is likely needed within 12 months to get fully vaccinated. He added that annual revaccination might be needed, like flu shots.

Human Stem Cells Injected, Grown in Monkey Embryos Ignite Ethical Questions

04.15.2021 21:31 PM

A new study led by a team of American and Chinese researchers has ignited a fresh ethical argument of experiments on human stem cells grown in monkey embryos.

Ebola Outbreak Prevention: Scientists Use First-Ever Large Scale Genomic Sequencing

04.15.2021 09:17 AM

Scientists carried out unprecedented sequencing of Ebola genomes that helped curb the further spread of the virus.

Snoring in Kids Linked to Developmental and Behavioral Issues, Study Finds

04.15.2021 04:21 AM

A study found that frequent child snoring is linked to developmental and behavioral issues, that could affect their education.

Coronavirus Can Live in Dust For a Month; Is It Transmissible?

04.15.2021 04:10 AM

Experts say coronavirus may last up to a month in the dust. But results did not indicate that the virus can be transmitted to humans through dust.

Screams of Joy Get Better Human Response than Fear or Anger, Study Reveals

04.15.2021 01:21 AM

Scientists discover that people respond more quickly and sensitively to someone screaming in delight, rather than scream calls of anger or fear.

Contaminated Water: Legionella Bacteria Detected in Rocky Hill Nursing Home

04.14.2021 23:29 PM

A Rocky Hil nursing home has been ordered to stop accepting new residents after the DPH discovered the facility was providing contaminated water to its residents that could cause Legionnaires' Disease.

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