MEDICINE & HEALTH

FDA Approves Use of Genetically Modified Pigs For the First Time

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.16.2020 10:00 AM

In a scientific milestone, the US Food and Drugs Administration has approved the use of genetically modified pigs for the production of food and medicine.

Children's Adaptive Immune System Seems Key to Beating COVID-19

12.16.2020 07:00 AM

Children's “innate” immune response targets unrecognized invaders, including Covid-19. Why is COVID-19 impacting adolescents less seriously than adults? How come the overwhelming majority of kids do not get infected with this strain of coronavirus? And when and how are kids able to combat coronavirus with seemingly ease and efficiency? Kids respond quickly to different viruses An explanation for the relative good fortune of children is indicated in a research comparing the immune reaction of children with that of adults.

Bus Travel, Riskiest Way To Go Home This Holiday Season

12.16.2020 05:00 AM

Americans are urged not to travel to keep holiday celebrations as small as possible. Last month, Science Times featured a checklist for traveling safely during the holiday season from Thanksgiving, to Christmas, and to celebrating the New Year.

Wrong Mask Can Be Worse Than No Mask, New Airflow Study Says

12.16.2020 04:00 AM

Every mask matters. Here's how masks affect airflow and protection effectiveness. As the number of novel cases of coronavirus continues to escalate nationally, numerous public health professionals and physicians have kept the repeated message simple: Wearing face masks helps people.

Sixth-Graders in Maine Turn Their COVID Experience Into a Science Experiment

12.15.2020 19:00 PM

A sixth-grader from Hampden, Maine, designed his own science experiment to answer questions about COVID-19's effect on his classmate's ability to taste foods.

Adjusting to the Swinging Pendulum of Nutritional Science

12.15.2020 14:46 PM

"Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the center of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest." Arthur Schopenhauer.

Apathy Could Predict the Onset of Some Forms of Dementia Before Symptoms Appear

12.15.2020 11:23 AM

New research from the University of Cambridge researchers revealed that apathy could predict the onset of some forms of dementia even before symptoms start to appear.

First Case of Novel Coronavirus In A Non-Captive Animal, Detected on a Wild Mink

12.15.2020 11:00 AM

Scientists have identified the wild mink as the first case of having the novel coronavirus. They found it near a mink fur farm in Utah.

Human Evolution Could Be to Blame for Being Prone to Cancer, Study Says

12.15.2020 10:56 AM

Cancer could start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. Evolution may be to blame for the high risk of cancers in humans.

Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Stopped Due to HIV Diagnostic Complication

12.15.2020 10:55 AM

Participants in the Australian COVID-19 vaccine phase 1 trial received ‘false positive’ HIV tests.

9,000-Year History of Corn Unveiled

12.15.2020 07:00 AM

New research that unveils details of the 9,000-year history of corn is a leading example of how a basic study on ancient DNA can produce insights into the history of humans.

Is the Air You Breathe In Your Office Clean Enough?

12.15.2020 06:00 AM

Due to the pandemic, HVAC systems are getting attention on whether they release clean air or not. In the past, long before the COVID-19 pandemic, many people work in closed spaces without opening their windows.

Active Enzyme Needed to Unlock Carrot Health Benefits

12.15.2020 05:00 AM

To get the full benefits of this so-called superfood, there's a need for an active enzyme to yield this vitamin.

Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2020 a Nod to the Coronavirus Pandemic

12.14.2020 22:00 PM

Japan has chosen the word "mitsu" for its 2020 "Kanji of the Year," which appeared in its government campaigns to enforce social distancing in response to the global coronavirus pandemic that has largely shaped this challenging year.

New COVID Study Shows Arthritis Drug, Baricitinib, Reduces Recovery Time for Adults

12.14.2020 21:00 PM

Hospitalized adults treated with an arthritis drug called baricitinib, in addition to COVID treatment programs, are found to recover faster, even in more serious cases of the highly contagious disease.

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