MEDICINE & HEALTH

Gorillas in San Diego Zoo Test Positive for COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.11.2021 22:29 PM

With reported COVID-19 infection, gorillas at the San Diego Zoo became the world's first non-human primates infected by the virus.

Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

01.11.2021 21:00 PM

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.

Cancer Cells Also Hibernate Like Bears to Survive Chemotherapy

01.11.2021 04:40 AM

Cancer cells have adapted hibernation, an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism, in which they transform into sluggish, slow dividing cells to evade the harsh chemotherapy.

E-Cigarette Vapor Can Trigger Gut Inflammation, New Research Suggests

01.11.2021 02:20 AM

A new study revealed that e-cigarette vapor alone could trigger gut inflammation and increases the risk for other serious health conditions.

COVID-19 Vaccine's Second Dose May Cause Side Effects

01.10.2021 23:11 PM

The health care workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine are having their second doses. The vaccine's second dose is more likely to cause side effects.

Why Chasing Happiness Is Not a Good Idea

01.10.2021 21:48 PM

Several studies suggest that pursuing happiness may be counterproductive, making people more lonely and sad rather than happy.

French Man Dies From Rabies After Contracting Bat Virus

01.09.2021 23:15 PM

A man in France dies of rare viral rabies after being bitten or scratched by a bat. Experts say he was infected with a bat virus.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

01.09.2021 22:40 PM

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

New COVID-19 Mutations: Here's What We Know About the Strain So Far

01.09.2021 21:46 PM

An additional mutation in the coronavirus spike protein may help it elude the detection of antibodies. Scientists are researching more about the British and African COVID-19 strain.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

01.09.2021 01:10 AM

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.

Tiny Wireless Device Could Be Answer to Obesity and Losing Weight

01.08.2021 23:10 PM

Researchers from Texas A&M University developed a tiny wireless device that could be the answer to fight obesity.

5 Possible Reasons You’re Always Hungry

01.08.2021 22:00 PM

Constant hunger may mean different things. One of these 5 could be the possible reason you and most people are constantly hungry.

COVID-19 Vaccine Working at Room Temperature And Requires Single Shot, In The Works

01.08.2021 21:30 PM

From developing vaccines for Ebola, HIV, and pandemic influenza, Stanford University researchers have now turned their attention to developing a vaccine for COVID-19.

How to Quit Smoking This 2021? Science Has the Answer

01.08.2021 21:09 PM

Planning to quit smoking is among the popular New Year's resolution by many people. Here are some scientifically proven tips to successfully cut this bad habit.

Emory Chemists Invent Shape-Shifting Nanomaterial, Holding Potential for Biomedical Applications

01.08.2021 07:00 AM

A team of chemists from Emory University in Atlanta, US, has invented a shape-shifting peptide nanomaterial that can be triggered controllably - paving the way for potential biomedicine applications.

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