1st case of omicron variant in US confirmed in California

Officials have confirmed the first known omicron variant (B.1.1.529) case in the United States.  The case was an individual who had returned to California from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 29, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said at a White […]

COVID in Pregnancy Doesn’t Harm Fetal Brain Structure

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Contracting mild to moderate COVID-19 in pregnancy does not appear to harm brain development of the fetus, according to results of a small study. Dr Sergio Grosu Recommended: Is the relationship between diet, intestinal bacteria and cells key to preventing systemic […]

People who survive severe COVID at increased risk of dying for a year

People who survive severe COVID-19 are 2.5 times as likely to die within 12 months of becoming infected as those who didn’t contract the virus, study finds Long Covid, in which patients suffer from long-term COVID-19 symptoms, may lead to increased risk of death for a year after a patient’s diagnosis, a study finds  Researchers […]

Flow Robotics and Automata collaborate to provide end-to-end lab automation

Flow Robotics A/S and Automata offer end-to-end automation of liquid handling in laboratories with the pipetting robot, flowbot® ONE, and the robot arm, Eva. Copenhagen, Denmark, 01.12.2021 – There has rarely been more focus on laboratory equipment and the systems that best support the protocols in a modern laboratory. Automation of various pipetting tasks is […]

Costco's Chocolate Chunk Peppermint Loaf Is The Tastiest Dessert For Your Holiday Party

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We spend most of November salivating over savory turkey preparations, cheesy side dishes, mounds of mashed potatoes, and perusing bread recipes day in and day out. But the second Black Friday hits, we’ve got […]

Belgium to reinforce measures to contain pandemic on Friday

The Belgian government has vowed to reinforce measures to contain the coronavirus even more with fresh measures to be decided Friday, possibly including more school closures and further reducing opening times of bars and restaurants. Local media said Friday’s possible measures also include further cuts in indoor sports events, and reducing group meetings to 200 […]

Microbes and Drug Discovery

Our history is one of constant change, adaptation, and innovation. Innumerable pandemics and epidemics have been caused throughout the centuries by pathogenic microorganisms, and humans have responded by seeking to develop ever-more sophisticated medical treatments. This article will discuss the subject of microbes and drug discovery. Image Credit: metamorworks/Shutterstock.com The microbial drug era: Fighting back […]