As a viral immunologist who develops immunization strategies to prevent infectious diseases and treat cancers, I would like to highlight outstanding questions about the emergency use of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. These vaccines have raised hopes that the pandemic is nearing an end. Hopefully this is true, but here are some […]
We all need people, particularly when we’re going through a rough patch in our lives. And, whether it’s a friend, family member or romantic partner, very often turning to those closest to us can have a positive effect on our mental state. Having conversations about our mental health allows us to see that there are […]
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, which means love is in the air! But for those of you who are unattached or otherwise uncommitted, that doesn’t mean you don’t have much to celebrate this year. Perks of single-dom include: doing things when you feel like doing them, the fun rollercoaster of online dating, and, of […]
Coming up with a name for a child can be a painstaking and emotional process. Of course, it can always be changed at some point down the road, but parents hope to land on a name that fits their baby. Lots of parents in the 21st century have opted for ultra modern, edgy baby names […]
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a new genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays and malformations of the brain, heart and facial features. Named linkage-specific-deubiquitylation-deficiency-induced embryonic defects syndrome (LINKED), it is caused by a mutated version of the OTUD5 gene, which interferes with key molecular steps in embryo development. The findings indicate […]
There is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but a group of scientists believe they’ve discovered a method through which a simple knee injection could potentially stop the disease’s effects. These researchers showed that they could target a specific protein pathway in mice, put it into overdrive and halt cartilage degeneration over time. Building on that […]
In a new episode of the transformation webseries Brand New Me, mom of two Krista Francis shares the story of her dramatic weight loss journey. “I’ve been morbidly obese since I was a teenager,” she says, adding that she had become dependent on food as a source of “emotional satisfaction.” Krista’s weight gain continued into […]
Ukraine on Friday imposed a broad lockdown aimed at containing surging coronavirus infections, but some cities appeared to be largely ignoring the restrictions and critics said the move was worrisomely tardy. The government had made plans for the lockdown in December, when 12,000-14,000 new infections were being recorded daily in the country of 42 million. […]
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed a new system at laboratory scale that allows the rapid, cheap and effective detection of COVID-19. The system consists of a biosensor based on DVD technologies that detects specific antibodies (G, M and A) and SARS-CoV-2 antigens in saliva or blood serum in less than […]
Chemotherapy attacks all cells in our body and not just cancer cells, which is why patients undergoing the treatment often experience side effects such as physical weakness, hair loss and nausea. However, because cancer cells divide and spread faster than most normal cells, cancer cells are more sensitive to chemotherapy, which kills cells by inhibiting […]
