Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say

Gas called phosphine which produces bacteria is found in harshly acidic clouds

Astronomers found a gas in Venus' clouds that could signal alien life

Scientists discovered trace amounts of phosphine gas in clouds on Venus. On Earth, this gas is typically produced by microbes.

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.

Signs of alien life detected on Venus

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — Scientists said today they have detected in the harshly acidic clouds of Venus a gas called phosphine that indicates microbes may inhabit Earth’s inhospitable neighbor, a tantalizing sign of potential life beyond Earth. The researchers did not discover actual life forms,...

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Hints of life on Venus: Scientists detect phosphine molecules in high cloud decks

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule—phosphine—in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is ...

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Scientists find gas linked to life in atmosphere of Venus

Phosphine, released by microbes in oxygen-starved environments, was present in quantities larger than expected

Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Detection of phosphine in Venus's clouds ‘indicates potential for life'

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

Detection of phosphine in Venus’ clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus, suggesting the planet could host unknown photochemical or geochemical processes.

Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments. The international scientific team first spotted the phosphine using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope in Hawaii and confirmed it using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope in Chile.

Astronomers discover possible signs of life in clouds above Venus

Microbes may be generating phosphine gas in planet’s upper atmosphere, researchers find

Astronomers see possible hints of life in the clouds of Venus

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

Gas in Venus clouds could indicate signs of life

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

Signs of 'alien life' appear on Venus after breakthrough

As if 2020 wasn't bonkers enough...Scientists have discovered a rare molecule in the clouds of Venus, which suggests alien life could be afoot.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Several outside experts — and the study authors themselves — agreed this is tantalizing but said it is far from the first proof of life on another planet.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’s clouds

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life, according to a study in Monday's journal Nature Astronomy.

Possible signs of life detected in Venus' atmosphere

While most eyes are on Mars as the most likely place we might find life beyond Earth, perhaps we should be looking to our neighbor on the other side. High in the atmosphere of Venus, astronomers have made the startling discovery of a gas called phosphine – a strong contender for a sign of microbial life.

Scientists find ‘life harbouring’ gas on Venus

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

Astronomers find potential sign of life high in Venus's atmosphere

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life

Rare Molecule Found In The Clouds Of Venus May Have A Biological Source

Astronomers have detected phosphine within the upper atmosphere of Venus and known phenomena can’t explain its origin. This has left researchers with two v

Astronomers detect signs of life in Venus's atmosphere

Astronomers believe phosphine detected on Venus was produced by living microorganisms.

In Venus’ clouds, scientists find gas that suggests life, but say it’s hint, not evidence

The researchers behind the finding, from US, UK and Japan, claim to have detected the gas phosphine in Venus atmosphere. The study has been published in Nature Astronomy.

Life on Venus? Astronomers see a signal in its clouds

Many scientists think planet once possessed an atmosphere where life could have flourished

Astronomers may have found signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus

Astronomers in a paper published in the science journal Nature on Monday said they have identified the apparent presence of phosphine gas in Venus’ atmosphere. This is unusual because, per the paper, any phosphorus in this region should be in…

Astronomers spot possible marker of life on 'inhospitable' Venus

Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial "aerial" life.

Life on 'Morning Star'? Scientists Detect Traces of Substance on Venus Pointing to Potential Life

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cardiff University have discovered the presence of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus...

Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

The unexpected atmospheric detection of phosphine, a smelly gas made by microbes on Earth, could spark a revolution in astrobiology

Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

There is something funky going on in the clouds of Venus. Telescopes have detected unusually high concentrations of the molecule phosphine -- a stinky, flammable chemical typically associated with feces, farts and rotting microbial activity -- in an atmospheric layer far above the planet's scorching...

"Exciting Signs Of Possible Presence Of Life": Scientist On Venus Find

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

Signs of alien life detected on Venus Microbes unlike any life on Earth could be thriving high in the clouds of Venus, according to a new discovery by astronomers.

Microbes unlike any life on Earth could be thriving high in the clouds of Venus, according to a new discovery by astronomers.

Hints of life on Venus

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule - phosphine - in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially, or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Possible marker of life spotted on venus

An international team of astronomers today announced the discovery of a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

Possible marker of life spotted on venus

Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

Is There Life On Venus? Extra-Terrestrial ‘Aerial’ Organisms May Exist In Its Clouds, Say Scientists

Phosphine molecules—a possible marker of life—have been detected in the Venusian high clouds. Could this be a sign of life?

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

As astronomers plan for searches for life on planets outside our solar system, a major method is to look for chemical signatures that can only be made by biological processes, called biosignatures.

Breaking: Researchers Discover Signs of Life on Venus

Researchers have discovered significant sources of phosphine,  colorless and odorless gas, in the atmosphere of Venus — a possible sign of life.

Study: Cigarette smoking is linked to worse outcomes in patients treated for bladder cancer

Patients treated for bladder cancer with a surgery known as radical cystectomy have worse outcomes if they are smokers, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis by Keck Medicine of USC. The study appeared in The Journal of Urology.

Sticky DNA webs may cause tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections

Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections, according to two new studies published September 14 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

Suicide Risk in Bipolar Patients May Be Reduced By Electroconvulsive Therapy

ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.

Cell signaling research rings warning bells over an emerging cancer drug target

Researchers at the Babraham Institute have used their understanding of cellular signalling to highlight a pitfall in an emerging treatment for cancer and inflammation.

Detection of endocrine disruptors in the fetal brain of a Japanese macaque

A new study of the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) as a model animal for the fetal transfer of OH-PCBs in humans has revealed OH-PCB concentrations and their relationships in the maternal and fetal ...

Essential Science: Is it possible to predict stroke risk?

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Drug for common liver condition may be an effective treatment for dementia

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Excessive lung release of neutrophil DNA traps may explain severe complications in Covid-19 patients

Researchers from the University of Liège (Belgium) has detected significant amounts of DNA traps in distinct compartments of the lungs of patients who died from Covid-19. These traps, called NETs, are released massively into the airways, the lung tissue and the blood vessels. Such excessive release could be a major contributor to severe disease complications leading to in-hospital death. These results are published this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in the short term, but more research is needed

Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.

DNA webs may drive lung pathology in severe COVID-19

Sticky webs of DNA released from immune cells known as neutrophils may cause much of the tissue damage associated with severe COVID-19 infections, according to two new studies published September 14 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). The research, conducted by independent groups in Belgium and Brazil, suggests that blocking the release of these DNA webs could be a new therapeutic target for the management of severe forms of COVID-19.

Twist on CRISPR gene editing treats adult-onset muscular dystrophy in mice

UC San Diego researchers demonstrate that one dose of their version of CRISR gene editing can chew up toxic RNA and almost completely reverse symptoms in a mouse model of myotonic dystrophy, a type of adult-onset muscular dystrophy.

No benefit from drug used to reduce heart disease in kidney patients

Following a large, seven-year clinical trial, researchers have shown the drug, lanthanum carbonate, does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. The drug has been commonly prescribed to this patient group to help reduce the risk of both bone disease and cardiovascular disease.

The intricate protein architecture linked to disease

In research published today in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, scientists at the University of Leeds report that they have been able to visualise the structure of amylin fibrils using the latest electron microscope technology - and have discovered an architecture that they suspect makes some amylin sequences more prone to form amylin aggregates than others: a feature linked to earlier onset of type 2 diabetes.

Detection of PCBs and their metabolites (OH-PCBs) in the fetal brain of a Japanese macaque

This study selected the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) as a model animal for the fetal transfer of OH-PCBs in humans, and revealed OH-PCB concentrations and their relationships in the maternal and fetal brains. The key finding from this study is that OH-PCBs can reach the developing brain of the fetus as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. These OH-PCBs may exceed the levels that induce adverse effects on neurodevelopment.

New treatments for deadly lung disease could be revealed by 3D modeling

A 3D bioengineered model of lung tissue built by University of Michigan researchers is poking holes in decades worth of flat, Petri dish observations into how the deadly disease pulmonary fibrosis progresses.

New study from MD Anderson and BridgeBio's Navire Pharma shows SHP2 inhibition overcomes multiple therapeutic-resistance mechanisms in lung cancer

New preclinical research from MD Anderson and Navire finds a novel drug targeting SHP2 can overcome multiple paths of therapeutic resistance in lung cancer. Navire will launch a clinical trial of SHP2 inhibitors by the end of 2020.

Rapid Test for Ovarian Cancer Detection Developed

Researchers at the University of Turku have developed a test for ovarian cancer detection with a sensitivity 4.5 times higher than that of the conventional laboratory test. The simple lateral flow test is based on rapid detection of abnormal sugar structures directly from the blood sample.

Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease Are Not Far Off

Major progress is being made in developing blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease even in pre-symptomatic phases. This is important for several reasons.

Botox for TMJ disorders may not lead to bone loss in the short term, but more research is needed

Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.

New treatments for deadly lung disease could be revealed by 3D modeling

A 3D bioengineered model of lung tissue is poking holes in decades worth of flat, Petri dish observations into how the deadly disease pulmonary fibrosis progresses.

Stem Cell Research Uncovers Treatments for Genetic Parkinson's

In a seven-year research effort, an international team of scientists has clarified the cause for certain genetic forms of Parkinson's disease, and has identified potential pharmacological treatments

ECT therapy may cut suicide risk in bipolar patients

"A lot of patients who have failed with other treatments are referred to the Pisa clinic, which is why we were able to gather so much data from a single clinic,"

New antibody drug added to Oxford University trial of Covid-19 treatments

Regeneron’s experimental drug REGN-COV2 to be added to UK’s Recovery trial

RECOVERY trial to test REGN-COV2, first specifically designed antibody cocktail for Covid

The RECOVERY trial, the world's largest trial, is currently looking for therapeutic options against Covid.

UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

As part of the government-backed Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY (RECOVERY) Trials, monoclonal antibodies, or potent laboratory-made antibodies, will be given to about 2,000 patients in the coming weeks to see if they are effective against coronavirus.

Antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world’s largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron’s experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalized with the disease. The UK RECOVERY trial, which has been testing a range of potential COVID-19 treatments since it began in April, will compare the effects of adding

UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

Oxford University scientists to carry out first major trial of a tailor-made Covid-19 'antibody cocktail' on hospitalised patients to see if it treats the disease

Hospitals in Britain will trial a therapy created by US-based company Regeneron, which has designed treatment based on immune system antibodies taken from actual Covid-19 survivors.

Regeneron's antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world's largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron's experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalised with the disease.

Regeneron’s antibody drug is the first specifically-designed COVID-19 treatment added to leading U.K. trial

U.S. biotech company Regeneron’s experimental drug is being added to one of the world’s leading coronavirus treatment trials.

Regeneron antibody cocktail to be trialled in UK as Covid cases spike

As Covid-19 cases increase in the UK, researchers will begin evaluating an antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron, in a trial of potential treatments.

International trial of blood thinners for COVID-19 treatment begins

These trials, known as ACTIV-4 Antithrombotics, are part of the three planned adaptive trials in this area of clinical research, included in the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) initiative. They are expected to yield new data on the safety and efficacy of these drugs in the treatment of active and convalescent COVID-19 treatment.

COVID-19 Phase 3 Trial To Evaluate REGN-COV2 Antibody Cocktail in UK

RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY), one of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials of potential COVID-19 treatments, will evaluate Regeneron’s investigational anti-viral antibody cocktail known as REGN-COV2. The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

Dining in restaurants may increase COVID-19 spread risk: Study

In a study related to novel coronavirus, the US CDC has found that people who are dining at a restaurant at a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission than some other community activities

Dining in restaurants may increase COVID-19 spread risk: Study

For the findings, the research team examined data from adults at 11 facilities across US

Dining in restaurants may increase COVID-19 spread risk: Study

For the findings, the research team examined data from adults at 11 facilities across US

Google searches for gut symptoms such as diarrhoea predict Covid-19 hotspots weeks later, scientists claim

Academics found there was a surge in coronavirus cases roughly three to four weeks after a spike in searches for symptoms. In New York interest in diarrhoea almost doubled three weeks before surge.

CDC study suggests restaurants are high-risk COVID-19 infection hotspots

A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found restaurant dining to be the most commonly shared activity amongst a number of adults with COVID-19. The CDC study suggests eating and drinking at a restaurant is an especially high-risk activity during this ongoing global pandemic.

Dine out at your own risk!

Eating at restaurants spells greater possibility of catching Covid than going shopping or visiting someone’s place, says report

Dining in restaurants may increase Covid-19 spread risk: Study

NEW YORK:  In a study related to novel coronavirus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that people who are dining at a restaurant at a higher risk of Covid-19 transmission than some other community activities.Fro the fi

Restaurants And Pubs Leading to More COVID-19 Cases? Read on

The study says that coming in close contact with COVID-19 patients, and dining at restaurants and pubs, are associated with testing positive for the novel Covid-19 infection.

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in coronavirus patients

Eli Lilly said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib shortened the time taken to recover from Covid-19 in hospitalized patients when taken in combination with Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral remdesivir.

Eli Lilly says its arthritis drug helps accelerate recovery in COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir

Lilly said its drug, baricitinib, branded as Olumiant, in combination with remdesivir cut the median recovery time by about a day, compared to patients treated with remdesivir alone

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in COVID-19 patients

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug shortened the time to recovery in hospitalized COVID-19 patients when used along with Gilead Sciences Inc's remdesivir.

Eli Lilly: Baricitinib, Remdesivir reduce COVID-19 hospitalization

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Incyte said Monday Baricitinib in combination with Remdesivir met the primary endpoint of reduction of time to recovery in comparison with just Remdesivir in a COVID-19 treatment trial.

Anxious mums can pass on their stress to their babies — leaving them with an 'emotional imprint' that can scar them for life, scientists warn

Using a standardised stress test, researchers from Germany found that the young children of stressed mums show significantly increased heart rate.

Loss of a Pet Can Potentially Trigger Mental Health Issues in Children

Pet owners usually have a strong emotional bond with their pets, however, according to a new study, the death of a pet can trigger a sense of grief in children that is profound and prolonged and can potentially lead to subsequent mental health issues.The new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, found that the strong emotional attachment of youngsters to pets might result in measurable psychological distress that can serve as an indicator of depression in children and adolescents for as long as three years or more after the loss of a beloved pet.

Babies of depressed or anxious mothers exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress

Scientists have shown that the babies of mothers dealing with anxiety or depression exhibit physiologically stronger signs of stress than babies of healthy mothers, when given a standard stress test. These babies show a significantly increased heart rate, which researchers fear may lead to imprinted emotional stresses as the child grows up.

Internet searches for gastrointestinal symptoms predicted COVID-19 hot spots

Internet searches for gastrointestinal symptoms preceded the rise in coronavirus cases weeks later, indicating where pandemic hot spots would form, a study by Massachusetts General Hospital found. The

Sleep apnea patients could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19

People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick.

Internet searches on GI symptoms predicted Covid-19 hotspots in US, says study

Searches on ‘ageusia’, ‘loss of appetite’, ‘diarrhoea’ correlated most strongly with rise in Covid-19 cases in five high-incidence states

COVID-19 patients with sleep apnoea could be at additional risk

People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick.

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

Online searches for 'gut ailments' reveal clusters

Researchers found areas where there was a spike in Google queries relating to diarrhoea and loss of appetite frequently reported a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus three to four weeks later.

Internet Search Results Predict US COVID-19 Hotspots Weeks Later, Study Reveals

Googling your symptoms when you're feeling sick might lead you towards some pretty unreliable medical information most of the time, but that doesn't mean it's an entirely useless exercise.

Study examines how civil wars affect wildlife populations

A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict.

Study examines how civil wars affect wildlife populations

A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA), in the UK, Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Brazil, and University of Agostinho Neto (UAN), Angola, found that the main impacts of civil wars on native mammals are often indirect, ultimately arising from institutional and socio-economic changes, rather than from direct military tactics.

How civil wars affect wildlife populations

A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict. Researchers found that the main impacts of civil wars on native mammals are often indirect, ultimately arising from institutional and socio-economic changes, rather than from direct military tactics.

Study reveals how civil wars affect wildlife populations

"There are no adequate international mechanisms to deploy peace forces to maintain the status quo of vulnerable wildlife populations in troubled parts of the world."

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Over-the-counter medicinal cannabis plan not what it seems, experts warn

Medicinal cannabis could be available over-the-counter in Australia by next year as the national medicines regulator weighs a proposal to allow it to be sold without a prescription.

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

Take a breath before giving asthma patients steroids, experts say

Researchers say steroid tablets are being overprescribed, raising the risk of long-term side-effects for patients including diabetes and osteoperosis.

UK testing if COVID-19 vaccines work better inhaled

LONDON — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected. In a statement on

UK Tests if Covid-19 Vaccines Might Work Better Inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

U.K. tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better if inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

LONDON (AP) — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.In a statement on Monday, researchers at Imperial College London and Oxford University said a trial involving 30 people would test vaccines developed by both institutions when participants inhale the droplets in their mouths, which would directly target their respiratory systems.Larger studies of the Imperial and Oxford vaccine are already under way, but this study aims to see if the vaccines might be more effective if they are inhaled.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

LONDON — British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

UK Tests if COVID-19 Vaccines Can be Inhaled Instead of Being Injected for Better Results

In a statement on Monday, researchers at Imperial College London and Oxford University said a trial involving 30 people would test vaccines developed by both institutions when participants inhale the droplets in their mouths, which would directly target their respiratory systems. UK Tests if COVID-19 Vaccines Can be Inhaled Instead of Being Injected for Better Results.

UK tests if COVID-19 vaccines might work better inhaled

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.

There Won’t Be Enough COVID-19 Vaccines Till 2024, Warns Serum Institute’s CEO

Even if a coronavirus vaccine is developed successfully by early next year, there won’t be enough to administer all global citizens till the end of 2024, Serum Institute of India’s (SII) Adar Poonawalla has warned. According to an estimate made by the CEO of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, the world will need around 15 […]

Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla warns of shortage of coronavirus vaccine for all until 2024

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla says it would take at least four to five years to immunise the world against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Not enough Covid-19 vaccines for everybody till 2024 end: Adar Poonawala

Poonawalla estimates that the world will need 15 billion doses of the vaccine if it is taken in two steps

Not enough Covid-19 vaccine for all until 2024, says biggest producer

Pharmaceutical companies not increasing capacity quickly enough, Serum Institute CEO says

There won’t be enough Covid-19 vaccines till 2024, world needs 15 bn doses: Adar Poonawalla

Comments by Serum Institute's CEO come a day after Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that while there has been no date fixed on the availability of a potential Covid-19 vaccine, chances are it may be ready by the first quarter of 2021

COVID-19 vaccine update: Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla warns of shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine for all till 2024

The CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla has warned of shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine for all till 2024.

Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Be Available to Everyone Before End of 2024, says Serum Institute Chief

NEW DELHI: As the world is grappling with the pandemic and is eagerly waiting for the official announcement of a vaccine for COVID-19, the chief executive of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturing firm Mr. Adar Poonawalla has said that there isn't

UAE approves COVID-19 vaccine for front-line workers

The announcement was made on Monday

Three coronavirus vaccines in advanced stage of clinical trials in India: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Three experimental coronavirus vaccines are in the advanced stage of clinical testing in India.

‘Covid-19 vaccine likely by March 2021’

The Centre is taking all precautions in conducting the human trials, says health minister Harsh Vardhan

AstraZeneca resumes UK trials of Covid-19 vaccine halted by patient illness

LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca has resumed British clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine, one of the most advanced in development, after getting the green light from safety watchdogs, the company said on Saturday.

Trials resume for AZ/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine

After the Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) confirmed that it was safe to do so, clinical trials for the AstraZeneca/Oxford coronavirus vaccine, AZD1222, have resumed in the UK.

AstraZeneca resumes Covid-19 vaccine trial

AstraZeneca has resumed British clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, one of the most advanced in development, after getting the green light...

Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials

Oxford University announced it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca

Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine trial resumes in UK

Following a swift independent investigation by the Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA), large-scale Phase 3 trials for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford, are recommencing across the United Kingdom after a suspected adverse reaction triggered a global halt to trials last week.

Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial

LONDON - Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a

Lengthy, enjoyable fall ahead for most of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Temps. are expected to be above normal for most of the season in Ontario

Lengthy, enjoyable fall ahead for most of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top we

Lengthy, enjoyable fall ahead for most of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top weather forecasters.

Lengthy, enjoyable fall ahead for most of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top weather forecasters.

Lengthy, enjoyable fall season likely for most of Canada, weather experts predict

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top weather forecasters.

A long autumn ahead?

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top weather forecasters.

Lengthy, enjoyable fall ahead for most of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Canadians can look forward to a lengthy, pleasant fall that won't give way to early winter temperatures and storms, according to one of the country's top weather forecasters. The Weather Network . . .

Pfizer says it should know if COVID-19 vaccine works by end of October

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will likely know by the end of next month if its coronavirus vaccine is effective, CEO Albert Bourla said.

Pfizer could have working Covid-19 vaccine before the end of 2020

Pfizer CEO, Albert Boula, has said the drug company could release a coronavirus vaccine before the year is out if approved by the FDA.

Pfizer CEO: Coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in U.S. by end of year

The chief executive of Phizer Inc. said Sunday that the pharmaceutical giant should know if its experimental COVID-19 vaccine works by the end of October —...

Pfizer CEO says coronavirus vaccine could be given to Americans before year-end

Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine being developed in partnership with BioNTech could be given to Americans before the end of this year if trials succeed.

Coronavirus vaccine tracker, September 14: Pfizer CEO says Americans could get vaccine shot before year-end

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine tracker, September 14: Pfizer’s candidate, being developed in partnership with German company BioNTech, is one of the frontrunners in the race to produce a coronavirus vaccine, and is currently undergoing phase-3 trials in the United States.

Minister inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

In a bid to find a home-grown solution for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu on Monday inaugurated the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds. Onu stated that COVID-19 remains a threat to the health and well-being of Nigerians […]

FG inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

Okechukwu Nnodim, AbujaThe Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 Herbal Remedies and Natural Compounds as it strives to find an indigenous cure for the c...

FG inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

The Federal government on Monday inaugurated a Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds in a bid to find...

Attosecond pulses reveal electronic ripples in molecules

In the first experiment to take advantage of a new technology for producing powerful attosecond X-ray laser pulses, a research team led by scientists from the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator ...

Physicists 'trick' photons into behaving like electrons using a 'synthetic' magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a 'synthetic' Lorentz force—which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

A magnetic field with an edge

A team of Indian and Japanese physicists have overturned the six-decade old notion that the giant magnetic field in a high intensity laser produced plasma evolves from the small, nanometre scale in the ...

Physicists "trick" photons into behaving like electrons using a "synthetic" magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a ''synthetic'' Lorentz force -- which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

Immune cells sculpt circuits in the brain

Brain immune cells, called microglia, protect the brain from infection and inflammation. It turns out that they also sculpt circuits in the developing brain in response to sensory cues.

Neural cartography

A new x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits and ultimately the brain itself. Combined with artificial intelligence-driven image analysis, researchers used XNH to reconstruct dense neural circuits in 3D, comprehensively cataloging neurons and even tracing individual neurons from muscles to the central nervous system in fruit flies.

Physicists 'trick' photons into behaving like electrons using a 'synthetic' magnetic field

Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a 'synthetic' Lorentz force -- which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.

New X-ray microscopy technique enables comprehensive imaging of dense neural circuits

A new x-ray microscopy technique could help accelerate efforts to map neural circuits and ultimately the brain itself. Combined with artificial intelligence-driven image analysis, researchers used XNH to reconstruct dense neural circuits in 3D, comprehensively cataloging neurons and even tracing individual neurons from muscles to the central nervous system in fruit flies.

"Molecular Bridge" Restores Lost Connections in the Mouse Spinal Cord and Brain

A molecule created by researchers can restore lost connections in the spinal cord and brain of mice with neurological disorders including cerebellar ataxia, Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury. The research describes how the molecule repaired function in cells and in mouse models of diseases and injury.

Computer-designed antiviral proteins inhibit COVID-19 in lab, scientists find

Coronaviruses are studded with so-called Spike proteins, which latch onto human cells to enable the virus to break in and infect them, they said.

Computer-designed antiviral proteins inhibit COVID-19 in lab, scientists find

As scientists discovered COVID-19 Computer-designed synthetic antiviral proteins have been shown to protect lab-grown human cells from SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identify microRNA molecules that could repress the replication of human coronaviruses

HSE University researchers have found microRNA molecules that are potentially capable of repressing the replication of human coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

Computer-Designed Synthetic Antiviral Proteins Inhibit COVID-19 in Lab, Say Scientists

Coronaviruses are studded with so-called Spike proteins, which latch onto human cells to enable the virus to break in and infect them, they said. The development of drugs that interfere with this entry mechanism could lead to treatment of or even prevention of infection, according to the researchers. 🍏 Computer-Designed Synthetic Antiviral Proteins Inhibit COVID-19 in Lab, Say Scientists.

Smart virus

HSE University researchers have found microRNA molecules that are potentially capable of repressing the replication of human coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. It turns out that the virus uses miRNA hsa-miR-21-3p to inhibit growth in the first stages of infection in order to delay the active immune response. The results of the research have been published in the journal PeerJ. https://peerj.com/articles/9994/

Scientists produced images of coronavirus infecting lab-grown respiratory tract cells

First images of Covid infected cells mandates Mask usage

Images now produced by scientists show the number of novel coronavirus particles produced and released per cell inside the lungs. These images of Covid-19 infecting lab-grown respiratory tract cells were obtained by researchers, including Camille Ehre. Associated with the University of North Carolina (UNC) Children’s Research Institute, Ehre generated these high-powered microscopic images to demonstrate […]

Striking New Images Reveal How SARS-CoV-2 Infects Lung Cells in Detail

As the COVID-19 pandemic crests wave after wave in many parts of the world, researchers have delivered a new look at the tiny coronavirus responsible for the huge chaos.

Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets: Study

                Sydney, Sep 14, 2020- More than one quarter of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets, with researchers warning this puts them at greater risk of serious side effects. Around 2.5 million Australians have asthma, with the condition affecting more women than men. For the study, published in the Medical Journal […]

High levels of steroids put asthma patients at greater risk of serious side-effects

More than one quarter of asthma patients have been prescribed potentially dangerous amounts of steroid tablets, with researchers warning this puts them at greater risk of serious side-effects.

Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets: Study

For the study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the research team analysed data from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to find out how often Australians with asthma

Breaking Research Proves Link Between Genetic Variations and Eczema

Genetic variations are now confirmed to cause eczema, according to breaking research. Read how it can help you clear your skin.

Skin Pigmentation: Causes, prevention and treatments

Do you notice unusual dark spots on your face and small areas of discolouration on your body? These signs may indicate skin pigmentation. Also known a

Is it safe to eat mango skin? 

While mango skin isn’t considered dangerous to eat, it does contain a very specific toxin that is rarely found in nature, called urushiol.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

Humankind is reliant on the ammonium in synthetic fertilizer for food. However, producing ammonia from nitrogen is extremely energy-intensive and requires the use of transition metals.

When methane-eating microbes eat ammonia instead

As a side effect of their metabolism, microorganisms living on methane can also convert ammonia. In the process, they produce nitric oxide (NO), a central molecule in the global nitrogen cycle. Scientists ...

Researchers identify the missing link in the production of nitric oxide

Some microorganisms, the so-called methanotrophs, make a living by oxidizing methane (CH4) to carbon dioxide (CO2). Ammonia (NH3) is structurally very similar to methane, thus methanotrophs also co-metabolize ammonia and produce nitrite.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

The industrial conversion of nitrogen to ammonium provides fertiliser for agriculture. Würzburg chemists have now achieved this conversion at room temperature and low pressure using only light elements.

Reducing nitrogen with boron and beer

The industrial conversion of nitrogen to ammonium provides fertilizer for agriculture. Chemists have now achieved this conversion at room temperature and low pressure using only light elements.

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that DNA ...

DNA damage may occur far away from the point of incidence of radiation

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation.

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation. They produced an artificially modeled DNA sequence in new architecture and detected DNA damage at a distance of 30 DNA building blocks. The results are reported in Angewandte Chemie (DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009216).

DNA damage caused by migrating light energy

Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation. They produced an artificially modeled DNA sequence in new architecture and detected DNA damage at a distance of 30 DNA building blocks.

SMART researchers develop fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells

Researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, have discovered a new way to manufacture human red blood cells (RBCs) that cuts the ...

SMART researchers develop fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells

Researchers from Singapore-MIT developed a faster and more efficient way to manufacture red blood cells that cuts down on cell culture time by half. The cells are frozen in liquid nitrogen and thawed on demand to produce matured RBCs in only 11 days, removing the need for continuous 23-day manufacturing. The team also designed complementary technology for more targeted cell sorting and purification.

Fast and efficient method to produce red blood cells developed

Researchers have developed a faster and more efficient way to manufacture red blood cells that cuts down on cell culture time by half. The cells are frozen in liquid nitrogen and thawed on demand to produce matured RBCs in only 11 days, removing the need for continuous 23-day manufacturing. The team also designed complementary technology for more targeted cell sorting and purification.

Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study

Some but not all U.S. metro areas could grow all the food they need locally, according to a new study estimating the degree to which the American food supply could be localized based on population, geography, ...

Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study

How local could food be in the U.S.? A modeling study estimates the distance within which metro centers could meet food needs if they tried to feed themselves locally. Some--but not all--could rely on nearby agricultural land, and dietary changes would increase local potential, according to the study.

Some but not all US metro areas could grow all needed food locally, estimates study

How local could food be in the U.S.? A modeling study estimates the distance within which metro centers could meet food needs if they tried to feed themselves locally. Some -- but not all -- could rely on nearby agricultural land, and dietary changes would increase local potential, according to the study.

TRESK regulates the brain's circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night

Research from the University of Kent has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night.

TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue

Research from the University of Kent has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behaviour between day and night.

TRESK regulates brain to track time using sunlight as its cue

Research has found that TRESK, a calcium regulated two-pore potassium channel, regulates the brain's central circadian clock to differentiate behavior between day and night.

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers from the ...

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers from the University of Basel have taken an important step in this direction: They succeed in having several different nanocapsules work in tandem to amplify a natural signaling cascade and influence cell behavior.

New insight into how muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit

Scientists in Denmark and Brazil find evidence of muscle and adipose cross-talk and gain new insight into the importance of adipose DICER in the adaptive response of muscle to exercise training

Bioactive nano-capsules to hijack cell behavior

Many diseases are caused by defects in signaling pathways of body cells. In the future, bioactive nanocapsules could become a valuable tool for medicine to control these pathways. Researchers have taken an important step in this direction: They succeed in having several different nanocapsules work in tandem to amplify a natural signaling cascade and influence cell behavior.

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

Electricity and magnetism are closely related: Power lines generate a magnetic field, rotating magnets in a generator produce electricity. However, the phenomenon is much more complicated: electrical ...

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

A special material was found, which shows a surprising new effect: Its electrical properties can be controlled with a magnetic field. This effect works completely differently than usual. It can be controlled in a highly sensitive way.

Physicists discover new magnetoelectric effect

A special material was found, which shows a surprising new effect: Its electrical properties can be controlled with a magnetic field. This effect works completely differently than usual. It can be controlled in a highly sensitive way.

Arctic transitioning to a new climate state

The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.

The Arctic We Know Is Disappearing

There have been some pretty freaky things happening in the Arctic this year, with historic levels of ice melt, absurdly high temperatures, and wildfires in an area that’s meant to be the definition of cold. New research by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shows that we shouldn’t just treat these occurrences as blips, but as signals that the Arctic is transitioning into a completely different climate.

Arctic transitioning to a new climate state

The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate with significantly less sea ice, warmer temperatures, and more rain, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.

Arctic transitioning to a new climate state

The fast-warming Arctic has started to transition from a predominantly frozen state into an entirely different climate with significantly less sea ice, warmer temperatures, and more rain, according to a comprehensive new study of Arctic conditions.

Structure of the enzyme behind the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has ...

Structure of ATPase, the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has not been known so far. Now, scientists from IST Austria report the first complete structure of the mammalian F1Fo-ATP synthase. This structure also settles a debate on how the permeability transition pore, a structure involved in cell death, cancer, and heart attacks, forms.

Structure of ATPase, the world's smallest turbine, solved

The chemical ATP, adenosine triphosphate, is the fuel that powers all life. Despite ATP's central role, the structure of the enzyme generating ATP, F1Fo-ATP synthase, in mammals, including humans, has not been known so far. Now, scientists report the first complete structure of the mammalian F1Fo-ATP synthase. This structure also settles a debate on how the permeability transition pore, a structure involved in cell death, cancer, and heart attacks, forms.

Climate change triggers migration—particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as ...

Climate change triggers migration - particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as tropical storms, are important factors as shown by a new study led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Environmental migration is most pronounced in middle-income and agricultural countries but weaker in low-income countries, where populations often lack resources needed for migration.

Climate change triggers migration, particularly in middle-income countries

Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters, such as tropical storms, are important factors as shown by a new study. Environmental migration is most pronounced in middle-income and agricultural countries but weaker in low-income countries, where populations often lack resources needed for migration.

Embryos taking shape via buckling

The embryo of an animal first looks like a hollow sphere. Invaginations then appear at different stages of development, which will give rise to the body's structures (the brain, digestive tract, etc.). ...

Embryos taking shape via buckling

A hundred cells (pink and green) encapsulated in a hollow sphere (cyan). They form a proliferating epithelium that invaginates spontaneously.

Embryos taking shape via buckling

The embryo of an animal first looks like a hollow sphere. Invaginations then appear at different stages of development, which will give rise to the body's structures. Although buckling could be the dominant mechanism that triggers invagination, it has never been possible of measuring the tiny forces involved. This gap has finally been filled.

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, ...

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, because existing superconductors only lose their resistance at extremely low temperatures. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientist have now introduced new findings about hydrogen sulfide in the H(3)S form, and its deuterium analogue D(3)S, which become superconducting at the relatively high temperatures of -77 and -107 °C, respectively.

On the road to conductors of the future

Superconducting wires can transport electricity without loss. This would allow for less power production, reducing both costs and greenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, extensive cooling stands in the way, because existing superconductors only lose their resistance at extremely low temperatures. Scientists have now introduced new findings about hydrogen sulfide in the H(3)S form, and its deuterium analogue D(3)S, which become superconducting at the relatively high temperatures of -77 and -107 °C, respectively.

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria, new paper suggests

A University of Central Florida researcher is co-author of a new paper that may help answer why some animals have a magnetic 'sixth' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they ...

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria, new paper suggests

A University of Central Florida researcher is co-author of a new paper that may help answer why some animals have a magnetic ''sixth'' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they were born. The researchers recently authored an article in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B that proposes a hypothesis that the magnetic sense comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

Animals' magnetic 'sixth' sense may come from bacteria

A researcher may help answer why some animals have a magnetic 'sixth' sense, such as sea turtles' ability to return to the beach where they were born. The researchers proposes that the magnetic sense comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria.

Project Phoenix: DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

Scientists have developed a new genetic tool that can help them better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

Project Phoenix: DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

A new study challenges more than 200 years of coral classification. Researchers say the 'traditional' method does not accurately capture the differences between species or their evolutionary relationships. They developed a new genetic tool to help better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

DNA unlocks a new understanding of coral

A new study challenges more than 200 years of coral classification. Researchers say the 'traditional' method does not accurately capture the differences between species or their evolutionary relationships. They developed a new genetic tool to help better understand and ultimately work to save coral reefs.

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

"She was totally flirting with you," my friend told me after the hosts left our table.

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

A new paper by researchers based at the University of Kansas has been published in the Journal of Sex Research examining if flirting has a particular facial cue effectively used by women to indicate interest in a man.

New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work

Misunderstandings about flirting can potentially result in awkwardness or even accusations of sexual harassment. How can we figure out what other people mean when they smile at us? Is there a unique, identifiable facial expression representing flirting — and if there is, what does it convey, and how effective is it?

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter. While hundreds of Jupiter-sized planets have been discovered orbiting larger ...

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter.

A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star

A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter.

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

An impressive array of architectural forms can be produced from the popular interlocking building blocks known as LEGOS. All that is needed is a child's imagination to construct a virtually infinite variety ...

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

In a new study appearing in the journal Physical Review Letters, researchers describe a technique for using LEGO®-like elements at the scale of a few billionths of a meter. Further, they are able to cajole these design elements to self-assemble, with each LEGO® piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure.

New method to design diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

Researchers describe a technique for using LEGO®-like elements at the scale of a few billionths of a meter. Further, they are able to cajole these design elements to self-assemble, with each LEGO® piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure.

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected? ...

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected? Researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Spanish University of Girona (UdG) have addressed these questions in a recent study.

Dams exacerbate the consequences of climate change on river fish

A potential response of river fish to environmental changes is to colonize new habitats. But what happens when dams and weirs restrict their movement? And are native and alien species similarly affected?

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable—a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining four ...

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

Water evaporation, as observed when a puddle of water disappears on a summer day, is a remarkably powerful process. If it were harnessed, the process could provide a clean source of energy to power mechanical ...

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

New study details the design of materials that enable clean and sustainable water evaporation energy that can be harvested and efficiently converted into motion with the potential to power future mechanical devices and machines.

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable -- a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining cutting-edge methods finds that the material boasts remarkable quantum properties, including the chain transforming from a magnetic insulator into a metal. The computational methods used in the study present a significant step toward custom-designing materials with sought-after properties, such as high-temperature superconductivity.

Infinite chains of hydrogen atoms have surprising properties, including a metallic phase

An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable -- a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining cutting-edge methods finds that the material boasts remarkable quantum properties, including the chain transforming from a magnetic insulator into a metal. The computational methods used in the study present a significant step toward custom-designing materials with sought-after properties, such as high-temperature superconductivity.

Researchers create morphing crystals powered by water evaporation

New study details the design of materials that enable clean and sustainable water evaporation energy that can be harvested and efficiently converted into motion with the potential to power future mechanical devices and machines.

Researchers develop new PET imaging agent that spotlights inflammation

Many of the most common diseases -- cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and lung disease, and even COVID-19 -- have been linked to chronic or excessive inflammation.

Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have created a new PET imaging agent that detects signs of inflammation. Such a tracer could aid diagnosis and study of diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer to COVID-19.

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that a molecule produced by the immune system acts on the brain to change the behavior of mice.

Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates

Researchers have discovered that a molecule produced by the immune system acts on the brain to change the behavior of mice.

Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds

A team of Army researchers uncovered how the human brain processes bright and contrasting light, which they say is a key to improving robotic sensing and enabling autonomous agents to team with humans.

Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds

A team of Army researchers uncovered how the human brain processes bright and contrasting light, which they say is a key to improving robotic sensing and enabling autonomous agents to team with humans.

Light processing improves robotic sensing, study finds

A team of researchers uncovered how the human brain processes bright and contrasting light, which they say is a key to improving robotic sensing and enabling autonomous agents to team with humans.

NASA's Aqua satellite finds Rene barely a depression battered by wind shear

Tropical Depression Rene continues to be the victim of strong wind shear and forecasters anticipate it will lead to the storm's demise in the next couple of days. NASA's Aqua satellite viewed the storm ...

NASA's Aqua satellite finds Rene barely a depression battered by wind shear  

Tropical Depression Rene continues to be the victim of strong wind shear and forecasters anticipate it will lead to the storm's demise in the next couple of days. NASA's Aqua satellite viewed the storm in infrared light to find wind shear was pushing Rene's strongest storms away from the center, preventing the storm from re-organizing and strengthening.

NASA catches development of eastern Atlantic's tropical storm Vicky

NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed a low-pressure area in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean, and it showed the system becoming more organized. Soon after Aqua passed overhead, the low became Tropical Depression 21. Hours later, the storm strengthened into Tropical Storm Vicky.

Scientists focusing on climate issues claim 3 Balzan prizes

MILAN — Three scientists focusing on climate issues were among the winners of this year’s Balzan Prize, which recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements, organizers said Monday.

Scientists focusing on climate issues claim 3 Balzan prizes

Three scientists focusing on climate issues were among the winners of this year's Balzan Prize, which recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements, organizers said Monday.

World News | Scientists Focusing on Climate Issues Claim 3 Balzan Prizes

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Three scientists focusing on climate issues were among the winners of this year's Balzan Prize, which recognises scholarly and scientific achievements, organisers said Monday. World News | Scientists Focusing on Climate Issues Claim 3 Balzan Prizes.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

Pregnancy delays onset of MS symptoms by more than three years, study suggests

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis.

World's first major study into MS and pregnancy reveals it delays onset of MS symptoms by more than 3 years

A comprehensive international study, led by Monash researchers, has definitively found that pregnancy can delay the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) by more than 3 years.

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten Covid-19 recovery time

The study tested baricitinib, a pill that Indianapolis-based Lilly already sells as Olumiant to treat rheumatoid arthritis, the less common form of arthritis that occurs when a mistaken or overreacting immune system attacks joints, causing inflammation.

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten COVID-19 recovery time

A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recove

World News | Anti-inflammatory Drug May Shorten COVID-19 Recovery Time

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recovery by an additional day. World News | Anti-inflammatory Drug May Shorten COVID-19 Recovery Time.

Early steroids improve outcomes in patients with septic shock

Some critically ill patients with septic shock need medications called vasopressors to correct dangerously low blood pressure. When high doses of vasopressors are needed or blood pressure isn't responding well, the steroid hydrocortisone is often used. In this situation, earlier treatment with hydrocortisone reduces the risk of death and other adverse outcomes, reports a study in SHOCK®: Injury, Inflammation, and Sepsis: Laboratory and Clinical Approaches, Official Journal of the Shock Society. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Anti-inflammatory drug may shorten COVID-19 recovery time

A drug company says that adding an anti-inflammatory medicine to a drug already widely used for hospitalized COVID-19 patients shortens their time to recovery by an additional day.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

At least 2,000 patients to receive new Covid-19 therapy in clinical trial

The Recovery trial, co-ordinated by the University of Oxford, will assess the impact of giving patients REGN-COV2.

Need to make process of testing easier for public, says Chandigarh doctor

“In these times, many are reluctant to go to hospitals for testing, for fear of infection, long queues, waiting time. Many people don’t know that they require a prescription to get themselves tested," a senior doctor from GMCH-32 said.

Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

Valneva’a drug is expected to be taken in two stages.

Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

Valneva’a drug is expected to be taken in two stages.

Firm poised to produce 60 million Covid-19 vaccines for UK in 2021

Valneva’a drug is expected to be taken in two stages.

A map of SARS-CoV-2 escape mutations enables the development of therapeutic antibody cocktails

A recent tour-de-force study by the US researchers describes a comprehensive approach to completely map mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD) that escape antibody binding – enabling, in turn, rational design of antibody therapeutics and appraisal of the antigenic consequences of viral evolution. The results are currently available in a bioRxiv preprint paper.

Single-molecule imaging of SARS-CoV-2 spikes on virus particles

Using single-molecule FRET analysis, a team of researchers has revealed how the different conformations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein are interconnected. Figuring out the different conformations in real-time and which conformations antibodies prefer may help design effective vaccines and drugs. The research is published on the preprint server bioRxiv*.

India's whole-virion inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine shows promise

Researchers in India have conducted a preclinical study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of a new candidate vaccine for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Coronavirus genomes in India have 5.39% mutation similarity with 72 nations: Study

The finding is part of a study by Indrajit Saha, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Kolkata, and his team

NASA Captures A Thousand Of Striking Colorful Stars In One Massive Cluster

The image features multi-colored stars in one dense “globular” cluster known as NGC 1805.

NASA Captures Stunning Photo Of A Massive ‘Globular’ Cluster Of Colorful Stars

The image features multi-colored stars in one dense “globular” cluster known as NGC 1805.

Two Mini-Neptunes Found Orbiting Sun-Like Star

Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the HARPS fiber-fed Echelle spectrograph mounted at the 3.6-m telescope of ESO’s La Silla observatory, astronomers have discovered and confirmed two massive transiting planets around the G-type dwarf star TOI-763.

3-yr-old Iraqi girl saves elder brother by donating bone marrow

Bengaluru, Sep 13 (IANS): In a truly inspirational story, a three-year-old girl from Iraq gave her elder brother a lifesaving gift as she donated her bone marrow.

3-yr-old Iraqi girl saves elder brother by donating bone marrow

                Bengaluru, Sep 13, 2020- In a truly inspirational story, a three-year-old girl from Iraq gave her elder brother a lifesaving gift as she donated her bone marrow. The heart touching story took place in Bengaluru where Ahmed, an 18-year-old boy from Iraq, had undergone a successful bone marrow transplantation in Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. He […]

Three-year-old bone marrow donor, Bengaluru doctors give Iraqi boy a new lease of life

However, things were not easy for the medical team at the hospital considering the age of the donor — the patient's three-year-old younger sister — and the obvious language barrier.

Graphene used to inactivate coronaviruses, testing with SARS-CoV-2 in the pipeline

Graphene is known for its anti-bacterial properties, as early as last September, before the outbreak of COVID-19..Health. healthcare. Onmanorama. Immunity. Graphene. anti-bacterial properties. SARS-CoV-2. human coronaviruses. test. laboratory. non biodegradable masks. biomaterials .Health News. Lifestyle News

Scientists Create New Masks to Fight Coronavirus, Claim It's Better Than Surgical Mask

The researchers revealed that commonly used surgical masks are not anti-bacterial. This may lead to the risk of secondary transmission of bacterial infection when people touch the contaminated surfaces of the used masks or discard them improperly.

New research: Graphene mask inactivates coronaviruses under sunlight

Initial tests on two human coronavirus species showed the graphene inactivated over 90 per cent of the virus in five minutes and almost 100 per cent in 10 minutes under sunlight.

Fully Preserved Mummy of Creature That Went Extinct 25,000 Years Ago Found in Russia's Siberia

This species of bear lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene epoch and is believed to have become extinct some 25,000 years ago, earning its name because its...

39,000-year-old cave bear thawed out of permafrost in Siberia is perfectly preserved

The bodies of the cave bears will be analysed by scientists at Russia's North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) in Yakutsk.

Discovery of noxious gas on Venus could be a sign of life

Has Venus been harboring microbes this whole time?

A gas found on Earth that signifies life has been detected in the clouds on Venus

A gas found on Earth has also been detected in the atmosphere of Venus in a discovery that could hint at unknown processes occurring on that planet.

Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic

HONG KONG: The number of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins seen around Hong Kong has jumped as the pause in high-speed ferry traffic due to the ...

Rare dolphins make comeback in Hong Kong as ferry traffic halts amid COVID-19 outbreak

"These waters, which were once one of the busiest thoroughfares in Hong Kong, have now become very quiet," said Porter, who has studied dolphins for three decades from Hong Kong.

Life on Venus? Astronomers see hints of life in planet's clouds

Astronomers have found hints of life in the clouds surrounding Venus.

Life on Venus Possible? Scientists Discover Traces of Phosphine Gas Coming Out of Aerial Microbes in Venusian Atmosphere

Scientists on Monday detected traces of phosphine gas in the acidic clouds of Venus. The discovery indicates that life in inhospitable planet of the Solar system. However, an actual form of life is not discovered on Venus. Notably, on Earth, the gas is produced by microbes in Oxygen starved environment. 🔬 Life on Venus Possible? Scientists Discover Traces of Phosphine Gas Coming Out of Aerial Microbes in Venusian Atmosphere.

Glacier twice the size of Manhattan breaks off the Arctic's largest ice shelf

Climate change is warming more than just the U.S.'s west coast. Up north in Greenland, a 42-square-mile glacier broke off the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf as ocean temperatures continue to warm. The Spalte Glacier has been disintegrating for several years, and after another year of record highs, finished its break this summer, BBC reports. The Spalte Glacier was a piece of Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden, a massive ice shelf at the end of Northeast Greenland Ice Stream. It only recently became the largest remaining ice shelf as others also began to melt in warming waters. But it's starting to lose its area as well, as the part Greenland surrounding the ice stream has warmed by about 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1980. Satellite imagery had shown the Spalte Glacier offshoot cracking since 2013, Business Insider notes. The broken Spalte Glacier and remaining ice shelf will only continue to melt as runoff water from melting pools on top of the ice. ❄️ The #Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf is experiencing the effects…

Huge ice chunk breaks off from Greenland's largest sheet | #TheCube

The Spalte Glacier breaking off Greenland's largest remaining ice sheet signals more bad news for climate scientists. It comes after two consecutive summers of record temperatures in the region.

Big pharma’s safety pledge isn’t enough to build public confidence in COVID-19 vaccine – here’s what will

Our best shot at ending the pandemic is by achieving herd immunity through widespread use of a vaccine. But that won't happen unless people believe it's safe.

Big pharma's safety pledge isn't enough to build trust in COVID-19 vaccine

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Americans are increasingly concerned that regulators and manufacturers will rush a vaccine to market without an adequate review.

Something Weird Is Happening on Venus

The discovery of a strange gas in its atmosphere puts the planet “into the realm of a perhaps inhabited world,” a researcher says.

Gas spotted in Venus’s clouds could be a sign of biological life

The presence of phosphine raises the remarkable possibility that there is something unusual going on in the planet’s atmosphere.

The enduring mystery of Earth's water

You have to go to extreme lengths to find places on Earth that don’t reveal that they’re part of a water-rich planet. Even the highest and driest deserts, like the Atacama Plateau in South America,

The Enduring Mystery of Earth's Water

New clues have emerged on exactly where your last drink came from

Covaxin produced ‘robust’ immune response in monkeys, Bharat Biotech says

Data from the animal trials of Covaxin, India's first indigenous Covid vaccine candidate being developed by Bharat Biotech, is yet to be peer-reviewed.

Covaxin: Study finds reduction in replication of virus in rhesus monkeys

New findings of ‘animal challenge’ studies designed to find out whether the vaccine candidate can protect animals from the disease has shown the vaccine induced a strong immune response and protected monkeys from the infection.

Touch-and-know: Brain activity during tactile stimuli reveals hand preferences in people

Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Korea, show that it is possible to distinguish between left-handed and right-handed people by noninvasively monitoring just their brain activity during passive tactile stimulation. These results are key in haptic research (the study of sensory systems) and have various important implications for brain-computer interfaces, augmented reality, and even artificial intelligence.

Touch-and-know: Brain activity during tactile stimuli reveals hand preferences in people

Scientists show that it is possible to distinguish between left-handed and right-handed people by noninvasively monitoring just their brain activity during passive tactile stimulation. These results are key in haptic research (the study of sensory systems) and have various important implications for brain-computer interfaces, augmented reality, and even artificial intelligence.

Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts

QUT researchers are working to design faster, cheaper, and better ways to store food.

Food mechanics recipe to serve up healthy food that lasts

Researchers are investigating the science of food drying to design faster, cheaper and better ways to store food.

Researchers develop patch of needles connected to a paper sensor for diagnosing prediabetes

Patches seem to be all the rage these days. There are birth control patches, nicotine patches, and transdermal medicinal patches, just to name a few.

Painless paper patch test for glucose levels uses microneedles

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch for monitoring glucose levels using a paper sensor. The device painlessly monitors fluid in the skin within seconds. Anyone can use the disposable patch without training, making it highly practical. Additionally, fabrication is easy, low cost, and the glucose sensor can be swapped for other paper-based sensors that monitor other important biomarkers.

Supplements of Human Milk Oligosaccharides may help improve gut health in adults

Supplements of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), the sugars found in breast milk, may help improve the gut health of adults, according to new research carried out at the Quadram Institute.

A new way of combating fungal infections

In agriculture, fungicides are used to combat fungal infections, and in medicine, antimycotics—both of which have their drawbacks. The microbiologist Florentine Marx-Ladurner is working on a new, more ...

Astronomers characterize Uranian moons using new imaging analysis

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Using new image processing techniques, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy were able to characterize the physical properties of Uranus' five moons, according to a study published Monday in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Uranian moons in new light

More than 230 years ago astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and two of its moons. Using the Herschel Space Observatory, a group of astronomers led by Örs H. Detre of the Max Planck ...

Hitchhiking seeds pose substantial risk of nonnative plant invasions

A team of researchers from the USDA Forest Service, Arkansas State University, and other organizations conducted a study over two seasons at the Port of Savannah, Georgia to inventory nonnative plant seeds that entered the U.S. on refrigerated shipping containers; determine their viability as potential invasive species; and propose strategies for reducing risk to native ecosystems and agricultural commodities.

Hitchhiking seeds pose substantial risk of nonnative plant invasions

Seeds that float in the air can hitchhike in unusual places—like the air-intake grille of a refrigerated shipping container. A team of researchers from the USDA Forest Service, Arkansas State University, ...

Single atom-thin platinum makes a great chemical sensor

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, together with colleagues from other universities, have discovered the possibility to prepare one-atom thin platinum for use as a chemical sensor. ...

Single atom-thin platinum makes a great chemical sensor

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, together with colleagues from other universities, have discovered the possibility to prepare one-atom thin platinum for use as a chemical sensor. The results were recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Material Interfaces.

Scorpions a clue to restoring ecosystems

Researchers from La Trobe University have found that, in the absence of natural predators such as bilbies, native scorpions are thriving in Australia's damaged sandy landscape.

How do giraffes and elephants alter the African Savanna landscape?

Through their foraging behavior across the diverse topography of the African savanna, megaherbivores may be unknowingly influencing the growth and survival of vegetation on valleys and plateaus, while preserving steep slopes as habitat refugia.

Mediterranean and tropical biodiversity most vulnerable to human pressures

Animals in tropical and Mediterranean areas are the most sensitive to climate change and land use pressures, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

Mediterranean and tropical biodiversity most vulnerable to human pressures

Animals in tropical and Mediterranean areas are the most sensitive to climate change and land use pressures, finds a new study by UCL researchers, published today in Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Big answers from tiny particles

A team of scientists led by Kanazawa University proposed a new mathematical framework to understand the properties of the fundamental particles called neutrinos. This work may help cosmologists make progress ...

Big answers from tiny particles

A team of physicists led by Kanazawa University demonstrate a theoretical mechanism that would explain the tiny value for the mass of neutrinos and point out that key operators of the mechanism can be probed by current and future experiments. This work may provide a breakthrough for big philosophical quandaries, including why matter exists.

Wildlife trade threats: The importance of genetic data in saving an endangered species

In Southeast Asia, wildlife trade is running rampant, and Vietnam plays a key role in combating wildlife trafficking.

Wildlife trade threats: The importance of genetic data in saving an endangered species

In a new study, published in the scientific journal Nature Conservation, a research team analyses the genetic diversity of the endangered Four-eyed turtle, a species that has fallen victim to the growing wildlife trade in Vietnam. Having identified several distinct lineages in field-collected and local trade samples, the scientists warn that confiscated animals must not be released back into the wild before they have their origin traced back to the locality they have been captured.

Research explores factors influencing soybean injury by synthetic auxin herbicides

Synthetic auxin products have given growers an important option for managing weed populations resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides. But according to an article featured in the journal Weed Technology, ...

Research explores factors influencing soybean injury by synthetic auxin herbicides

Synthetic auxin products have given growers an important option for managing weed populations resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides. But according to an article featured in the journal Weed Technology, there is one important downside to dicamba, 2,4-D and other synthetic auxins. They often move off-target and can cause severe injury to sensitive plants growing nearby.

NASA's water vapor analysis of Tropical Storm Karina shows wind shear effects

When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean, it gathered water vapor data on Tropical Storm Karina. The data showed that the storm was being affected by wind shear from the northeast, ...

NASA's water vapor analysis of Tropical Storm Karina shows wind shear effects

When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean, it gathered water vapor data on Tropical Storm Karina. The data showed that the storm was being affected by wind shear from the northeast, pushing the bulk of clouds to the southwest.

Global study reveals time running out for many soils—but conservation measures can help

A major new international study has provided a first worldwide insight into how soil erosion may be affecting the longevity of our soils.

Global study reveals time running out for many soils - but conservation measures can help

Researchers found more than 90 per cent of the conventionally farmed soils in their global study were thinning, and 16 per cent had lifespans of less than a century. These rapidly thinning soils were found all over the world, including countries such as Australia, China, the UK, and the USA.

Rubbery properties help RNA nanoparticles target tumors efficiently and quickly leave body

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC—James) shows that RNA nanoparticles ...

Rubbery properties help RNA nanoparticles target tumors efficiently and quickly leave body

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute shows that RNA nanoparticles have elastic and rubbery properties that help explain why these particles target tumors so efficiently and why they possess lower toxicity in animal studies.

Research paper discusses future of field-based sciences in COVID-19 world

Independent group leaders Eleanor Scerri and Denise Kuehnert of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) have teamed up with other colleagues from the institute and beyond to ...

"COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future" -- Field work in a pandemic

Independent group leaders Eleanor Scerri and Denise Kühnert of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (MPI-SHH) have teamed up with other colleagues from the institute and beyond to comment on the future of field-based sciences in a COVID-19 world. The piece outlines the epidemiological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, details its effects on field-based sciences and identifies how working practices can be remodeled to overcome the challenges brought on by the virus.

Improving the resistance of crops to combined climatic stresses

The Ecophysiology and Biotechnology Group of the Jaume I University of Castellón has studied the essential mechanisms to obtain plants of agronomic interest with greater capacity to face high temperatures, ...

Study explores essential mechanisms to improve the resistance of crops to climatic stresses

Research on genetic improvement by the Ecophysiology and Biotechnology Group of the Jaume I University of Castellón has studied the essential mechanisms to obtain plants of agronomic interest with greater capacity to face high temperatures, high solar irradiation, drought or pollution.

Full-face readings can optimize fever screening with infrared thermographs

Thermography has been a hot topic this year, due to the need for quicker diagnostics to detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Noncontact infrared thermometers (NCITs) are currently a primary tool ...

Cool eyes on fever screening: Optimizing infrared thermography

A report published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics provides insights for optimizing infrared thermograph-based fever screening. Thermography using infrared thermographs (IRTs), enables increased options for temperature estimation with greater accuracy. Although the use of thermography as a stand-alone detection method for COVID-19 is unlikely to prevent spread, emerging evidence and international consensus suggest that it is indeed possible to use IRTs effectively for detecting elevated body temperatures.

Scientists Working On SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Sequences To Fight COVID-19

A group of scientists in India is working on genomic sequences of SARS-CoV-2 around the world, including India, to identify genetic variability and potential molecular targets in virus and human to find the best possible answer to combat the COVID-19 virus.

Spain to begin clinical trials of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine today

Spain's first trials of a coronavirus vaccine are scheduled to begin on Monday, Alberto Borobia, the chief of the clinical trials unit of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid

COVID-19 vaccine update: Spain to begin clinical trials of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine today

Spain's first trials of a coronavirus vaccine are scheduled to begin on Monday, Alberto Borobia, the chief of the clinical trials unit of the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid.

Study shows lack knowledge about colonoscopy among high-risk patients

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor.

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

Many clinicians rely on self-reports from their high-risk patients about their need and proper interval for repeat surveillance colonoscopy. Researchers analyzed data on high-risk patients and found that 28 percent were unaware of either the need for a repeat colonoscopy or the proper surveillance interval. Of these, 16.6 percent were unaware of the proper three-year interval to obtain a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy. Also, 12 percent did not know that they required a follow-up surveillance colonoscopy.

New tool can help “train the brain” to reduce motion sickness by over 50%

Everyone can suffer from motion sickness, and around one in three are known to be highly susceptible to motion sickness

You can train your brain to reduce motion sickness

Visuospatial training exercises can train the brain to reduce motion sickness, providing a potential remedy for future passengers riding in autonomous vehicles. Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick reduced motion sickness by over 50% using the training tool and it was found to be effective in both a driving simulator and on-road experimentation.

How to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen

Researchers have used biosolids to produce hydrogen from wastewater, in new technology that supports the comprehensive recycling of one of humanity's unlimited resources—sewage.

How to harness the power of biosolids to make hydrogen

New technology uses biosolids to drive the chemical reactions needed to produce hydrogen from biogas. The circular economy approach means all the materials needed for hydrogen production could be sourced on-site at a wastewater treatment plant, without the need for expensive catalysts.

Tandem devices feel the heat

Understanding how solar cell operation changes as it moves from the lab into the real world is essential for optimizing their design prior to mass production. KAUST researchers show how perovskite/silicon ...

Tandem devices feel the heat

Researchers develop a better understanding of how novel solar cells developed in the lab will operate under real conditions.

The Major Moons Of Uranus Are Not That Different From Pluto

Uranus has only been visited by human probes once, and while we long to go back, there is still much we can do in exploring from afar. This latest discover

Jupiter’s moons may keep each other toasty

Jupiter's moons are pretty hot, at least hotter than they should be, given how far away they are from the sun. A new study explains why that may be.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Can be Given to Americans by 2020-End if Granted FDA Nod by October, Says CEO Albert Bourla

All eyes are on the Food and Drug Administrator (FDA), which is expected to take the final decision on Pfizer vaccine by October-end. If the developers receive the nod, the production would subsequently begin and the commercial roll-out is expected by December. 🌎 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Can be Given to Americans by 2020-End if Granted FDA Nod by October, Says CEO Albert Bourla.

Pfizer would know if its COVID-19 vaccine works by October end

Phizer CEO Albert Bourla said that their experimental COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed in the U.S. by year end, if it receives marketing approval.

Urgent referrals for men’s cancers plummet by 52 per cent

Urgent referrals for urological cancers have dropped by 52 per cent in the region compared to the same period last year – as the Covid-19 pandemic made it more difficult for men to visit a doctor.

Urgent referrals for men’s cancers plummet by 52 per cent

Urgent referrals for urological cancers have dropped by 52 per cent in the region compared to the same period last year – as the Covid-19 pandemic made it more difficult for men to visit a doctor.

Discovery of phosphine in Venus atmosphere triggers excitement over possible presence of life forms

In a paper published in Nature Astronomy, a team of scientists have reported traces of phosphine in a concentration of approximately 20 parts per billion.

Phosphine Gas In Clouds Of Venus; Could It Be A Sign Of Alien Life?

Cardiff (U.K): An international team of astronomers has spotted phosphine in the atmosphere of our neighbouring planet, Venus, suggesting that it may be home to alien life. Phosphine, a colourless and smelly gas, is known to be made only by some species of bacteria that can survive in the absence of oxygen. It can also […]

Merck Advances Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline with New and Long-term Data in Multiple Cancers at ESMO 2020

Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - · New analyses from Phase III JAVELIN Bladder 100 study of BAVENCIO®* assess efficacy across subgroups, patient-reported outcomes and exploratory biomarkers in advanced urothelial cancer· Overall efficacy data, and analyses of brain metastases and HRQoL for tepotinib? from largest ongoing study in NSCLC harbori...

Merck Advances Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline with New and Long-term Data in Multiple Cancers at ESMO 2020

· New analyses from Phase III JAVELIN Bladder 100 study of BAVENCIO®* assess efficacy across subgroups, patient-reported outcomes and exploratory biomarkers in advanced urothelial cancer

Liver Helpline India Launched One-Stop Resource for Liver Transplant in India

Liver Helpline India provides comprehensive information about liver diseases and transplantation in India, conducted by Dr. Shailendra Lalwani, one of India’s best liver transplant surgeons. Live helpline India is the best reference for people in India that sought Liver transplant in Delhi. The website provides comprehensive information about liver diseases, its types, symptoms, and treatments. […]

Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Know about the types, treatments available

Blood cancer accounts for eight per cent of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in India. Of all types of blood cancers, the three most common types that affect the Indian population are lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma

COVID-19 wrap September 14 | 25 MPs test positive for COVID-19; WHO reports record single-day increase in global cases

Globally, over 2.8 crore cases of coronavirus infection have been recorded, with over 9.2 lakh deaths due to the virulent outbreak.

Coronavirus state-wise tally September 14: COVID-19 cases in West Bengal cross 2 lakh mark

With more than 10.6 lakh COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Andhra Pradesh (5.67 lakh) and Tamil Nadu (5.02 lakh).

‘IICT is now working on a new antiviral drug for COVID-19’

Focus also on corticosteroids for virus management in moderate, severe patients

CSIR-IICT is now working on new antiviral drug and corticosteroids for COVID-19

In an exclusive interview, Director, S. Chandrashekar explains what goes into drug discovery and other related issues.

Extinction: The Facts review – a heartbreaking warning from David Attenborough

With an eighth of the planet’s species at risk of dying out, this documentary offered a stark look at the devastation that humans have wreaked, and are wreaking, on the natural world

Remains of ice age cave bear found preserved in Russian Arctic

Scientists estimate carcass is up to 39,500 years old and hail find as ‘groundbreaking’

Cassava Sciences Announces Positive Results In Phase 2 Trial Of New Alzheimer’s Drug

The drug, sumifilam, targets a new protein in Alzheimer’s disease called Filamen A.

The Cosmic Story That Unites Us All

We may be different in many ways, but the cosmic story is the same for each of us.

National Institutes of Health doles out $39 million for 'All of US' Tech Partnership

The National Institutes of Health partnered with Vibrent Health in a $39 million deal to boost its 'All of Us' research initiative's tech platform.

ALEX BRUMMER: Britain - despite its chaotic response and high death count - has done more than any other to meet the challenge of coronavirus

The fight attracts World War II metaphors. Out of chaos, ill preparation and retreat from Dunkirk, Britain triumphed. Extraordinary efforts by science and pharma are making that happen again.

Is your cat a secret serial killer? Miniature cameras that spy on pet moggies reveal they bring home very few of the creatures they kill, study shows

Pet cats bring home very few of the creatures they actually kill, a new study shows. 'Kitty-cam' study suggests 82 per cent of prey caught by cats was not returned home.

Companies will take four YEARS to manufacture enough doses of a coronavirus vaccine to protect the world's 7.8billion people, producer warns

Chief executive officer at the Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, told the Financial Times companies don't have capacity to make enough doses for the entire world before 2024.

Britain bets on another coronavirus vaccine with £1.3billion investment in Scottish factory which will manufacture 190million doses of Valneva's jab

The company Valneva, which hopes to get approval for its Covid-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, will supply Britain with at least 60million doses as part of the deal.

Unusual Behavior of Water to Help Study Virus Spread Mechanism

Researchers at University of Tyumen (UTMN) have discovered that microdroplets levitating above the heated water surface can form structures and patterns with...

Asteroid Potentially ‘Bigger Than London Bridge’ on Course to Intersect Earth’s Orbit

One of these days, avid sky gazers may witness a space rock over 100 metres wide approach Earth, but fortunately, scientists don't expect it to collide with our planet.

Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Stresses Tech Based on Monkey Adenoviral Vectors 'Yet Unproven'

50 countries have already expressed interest in purchasing the Sputnik V vaccine, developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute. The Russian Direct Investment Fund...

Gilead CEO: We're studying new ways to treat coronavirus with remdesivir outside of the hospital

"We want to follow the science here. We don't to get ahead of it," Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day told CNBC on Monday.

Binge drinkers may struggle to feel empathy, study says

Binge drinkers may not feel empathy as easily as non-binge drinkers, according to a new study.

Chubbier legs linked to lower blood pressure: study

New research has found that having more fat tissue in the legs makes people less likely to have high blood pressure. This sets leg fat apart from fat in other places on the human body.

Gestational diabetes may accelerate child's biological age

Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster

Why are Autumn babies more likely to have allergies?

A new study says babies born Sept-Oct have higher risk of allergic diseases. But why?

COVID-19: Nearly 50% of kids under 10 years get flu in Dubai, says new study

Almost 16% flu patients in Dubai from 2017-2019 required hospitalisation

US stock futures rise on reports related to vaccines, deals

UK tests if vaccines might work better inhaled, S. Korea reports fewest cases in a month

J&J unit to start mid-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials in Spain

BARCELONA  - Johnson & Johnson's Janssen unit will begin mid-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in Spain on Monday, the programme's lead investigator said.

QU-YSC summer training program concludes

Doha: Qatar University’s Young Scientists Center (QU-YSC) concluded the summer training program 2020 entitled “The Environment of smart learning for innovation”, with a ceremony on September 10. 

Daily briefing: ‘Unexplained’ molecule on Venus hints at life

Phosphine in Venus’s atmosphere raises the tantalising idea of life on the planet. Plus, the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine trial is back on and the lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers.

The poisonous history of chemotherapy

A Second World War disaster fuelled the crusade for cancer treatment, Jennet Conant’s book argues.

The lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers

Months after infection with SARS-CoV-2, some people are still battling crushing fatigue, lung damage and other symptoms of ‘long COVID’.

Researchers explore Iceland's extreme environment for virus solutions

What's it like to work as a virus hunter? In this week's Futuris, Euronews' Julian Lopez goes to Iceland to find out. #Futuris

Poor sleep linked to weight gain in 2-year smartphone sleep tracking study

People with BMIs of 30 considered obese by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had slightly shorter mean sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns, according to a new study.

Vaccine-makers keep safety details quiet, alarming scientists

The morning after the world learned that a closely watched clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine had been halted last week over safety concerns, the company’s chief executive disclosed that a person given the vaccine had experienced serious neurological symptoms.

Curing Covid-19: EU looks to secure millions of doses of vaccines

When will there be a vaccine for Covid-19? That's one of the big questions we're all asking right now - and it's a big question for policymakers in Europe too. In this episode of Talking Europe, we a…

New Evidence That Spaceflight Changes Astronaut Brains

We humans are surprisingly adaptable—we can adjust to various environments, including the inside of a spacecraft. But what are the neurological consequences of that adjustment?

One Cardio Workout = Two Hours of Supercharged Brainpower

A recent systematic review of over a dozen studies found that one bout of cardio exercise (lasting anywhere from two minutes to one hour) can boost brainpower for up to two hours.

‘Dr. Phosphine’ and the Possibility of Life on Venus

A simple molecule floating in Venus's atmosphere is now humans' best bet for finding companionship in the galaxy.

Lots of deep sleep can delay onset of dementia because brain 'washes itself'

The key to avoiding degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia is getting plenty of good quality sleep now, claim researchers, who discovered the brain 'washes itself' as we kip

Coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech could be available by end of 2020, claims top official

Coronavirus vaccine news and update: On September 12, Pfizer and BioNTech have jointly issued a press release stating that both the companies were expecting a "conclusive readout" on the efficacy of their Coronavirus vaccine candidate

Strengthen Gut Health with natural Ayurvedic measures

Based on the science of Ayurveda, several medicines and supplements made from scientifically validated standardized natural extracts of herbs offer much potential.

Opinion: A vaccine may not be the simple solution we are hoping for

Some vaccines prevent nearly all individuals from getting infected, whereas others may reduce but not eliminate the risk of getting infected, or reduce the disease’s severity.

Canada’s Pascal Biosciences partners with U.S. firm to test cannabis-based cancer therapy

The collaboration marks a push to test cannabis-based compounds in extensive clinical trials, a leap for an industry that has struggled to prove the medical benefits of marijuana-derived products

Coronavirus vaccine: DCGI to decide on Serum Institute's clinical trials today

The DCGI had issued a show-cause notice to Serum Institute of India on September 9 for not informing it about AstraZeneca pausing clinical trials of the vaccine candidate in other countries

Should a Covid-19 Vaccine Be Mandatory for Kids? Health Experts Are Trying to Decide

As the race to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus that causes covid-19 continues, a crucial question is on the horizon: Should a successful vaccine be made mandatory for children entering school? In a new paper out Monday, a group of experts argue that it’s still too early to answer the question definitively, but they outline several important criteria needed for a childhood covid-19 vaccine to be deemed required.

Scientists Detect Apparent Signature of Life in Venus’s Atmosphere

In a major announcement, a team of scientists is claiming to have detected trace amounts of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus. It’s a bizarre and potentially monumental finding, as living organisms are the only known source of this stinky, toxic gas.

New Hubble image shows colourful stars packed close together

Observing such clusters of stars can help astronomers understand how stars evolve, and what factors determine whether they end their lives as white dwarfs or explode as supernovae.

Here’s your protein report card

Celebrating the National Nutrition Month, Right To Protein, a nationwide public health awareness initiative, launched Protein Report Card

New study shares insights on bouncing back from job loss 

This trait allows people to manage their emotions and behaviours to produce positive results and to consider adversity as a positive challenge rather than a hindrance.

The Irish Times view on animal populations: an SOS from nature

A new study reports an average 68 per cent fall in more than 20,000 populations of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles

Are your symptoms flu or Covid-19? How to tell the difference

The symptoms are similar, but there are some key differences to look out for

Why vaccines are a better bet against coronavirus than drugs

In humanity’s millennia-long struggle against viruses, prevention with vaccines has been far more successful than treatment with drugs.

Cancer won’t wait for COVID-19 to end

Seeing doctors and nurses in protective gear, having to see GPs virtually, and being in lockdown has deterred people from important cancer check-ups.

These Are the Underlying Conditions That Could Put You at Risk For Severe COVID-19

While anyone can contract the coronavirus, several underlying conditions put you at high risk of a more severe case of COVID-19.

Microsoft's Underwater Data Centre Resurfaces After Two Years

Two years ago, Microsoft sank a data centre off the coast of Orkney in a wild experiment. That data centre has now been retrieved from the ocean floor, and Microsoft researchers are assessing how it has performed, and what they can learn from it about energy efficiency. From a report: Their first co...

Countries were not buying Covid-19 test kits in 2018

AFP Fact Check has debunked more than 600 false and misleading claims about the pandemic.

Why Coming Up With Effective Interventions To Address COVID-19 Is So Hard

It has been hard to measure the effects of the novel coronavirus. Not only is COVID-19 far-reaching — it’s touched nearly every corner of the globe at this poin…

Are South Africans becoming immune to COVID-19?

Professor of Vaccinology at Wits University, Shabir Madhi, said that some sectors of the population could have developed immune cells.

ANALYSIS: How false advertising misleads consumers in SA

Claims that a product can boost testosterone levels imply that this will lead to a gain in muscle and strength.

Myriad Exoplanets in Our Galaxy Could Be Made of Diamond And Rock

Here in the Solar System, we have quite an interesting variety of planets, but they are limited by the composition of our Sun. Since the planets, moons, asteroids and other bodies are made out of what was left over after the Sun was finished formin

Latest Results on Peanut Allergy Treatment Are In, And They're Super Promising

A pioneering new study is offering new hope to peanut allergy sufferers.

Microbial Life on Venus? Here's What You Really Need to Know About The Major Discovery

Venus, the Evening Star, may gleam prettily in our night sky, but up close it's about as inhospitable as a rocky planet can be, with sulphuric acid rains, a suffocating CO2 atmosphere, and a surface atmospheric pressure up to 100 times greater tha

Meet Your Home's Microbes in The Great Indoors

Author Emily Anthes explores the thriving communities of bacteria and fungi with which we share our abodes—and what they reveal about us.

‘Superfungus’ threatens last Panamanian golden frogs

PANAMA CITY, Sept 14 — Cocooned from the outside world, some 200 critically endangered golden frogs are living a sheltered existence in Panama, protected from a devastating fungus that threatens to wipe out a third of the country’s amphibian species — a situation scientists describe as...

Sharp Corporation’s Plasmacluster technology can reduce airborne transmission of Covid-19

PETALING JAYA, Sept 14 — Sharp Corporation has developed a device equipped with Plasmacluster technology that they claim can effectively reduce the airborne novel coronavirus particles. A collaborative effort, the Plasmacluster technology is the result of the collaborative effort between...

Nvidia researchers detail AI-powered clinical speech transcription system

In a new paper, Nvidia researchers describe a system that automatically transcribes speech from clinical patients and maps it to a medical ontology.

NOAA hires climate change denialist for top role

Please join the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in welcoming David Legates as its new as deputy assistant secretary of Commerce for observation and prediction. According…

Possible sign of life on Venus

Astronomers reported today that they’ve detected phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus, a possible biosignature of life on the planet. The researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Techn…

Brazilians start to unravel the mystery of North American insect bioluminescent systems

Molecules belonging to an almost unknown bioluminescent system found in larvae of the fungus gnat Orfelia fultoni (subfamily Keroplatinae) have been isolated for the first time by researchers at the Federal ...

Project to protect marine mammals provides valuable framework

A fisheries management tool designed for endangered and threatened species in data-limited places has produced a win-win opportunity for fishers and marine mammals in Southeast Asia, providing a valuable ...

Boron nitride nanofilms will replace antibiotics for protection against bacterial and fungal infections

NUST MISIS material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative ...

Majority of women sext, many use dating apps to find partners, global study finds

The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Clue, a Berlin-based female health company, have released the largest known survey of women's sex-tech engagement, and the first to explore this topic on ...

Millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations detected in an X-ray binary

Astronomers from Australia and Taiwan report the discovery of millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations in a neutron-star low-mass X-ray binary known as 1RXS J180408.9−342058. The discovery, detailed in ...

Dinganthus sheds new light on evolution of flowers

The evolution of flowers is among the foremost topics in evolutionary science. There is a long-held hypothesis in botany that a flower is a telescoped shoot. It has been cherished by many botanists and ...

The Hall effect links superconductivity and quantum criticality in a strange metal

Over the past few decades, researchers have identified a number of superconducting materials with atypical properties, known as unconventional superconductors. Many of these superconductors share the ...

Collective quantum effect: When electrons keep together

Many celestial objects such as stars or planets contain matter that is exposed to high temperatures and pressure—experts call it warm dense matter (WDM). Although this state of matter on earth only ...

New method allows scientists to quickly 'view' individual virus particles

Influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and by studying these shapes, scientists can learn how they function and how viral illnesses might be conquered.

Study shows plant extinction is more common than previously realized

A University of Wyoming researcher contributed to a paper that revealed extinction of plants in North America is more common than previously known.

Study shows Falkland Islands' potential to become carbon negative

A new study by the UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology suggests that restoring the Falkland Island peatlands could lead to up to £47 million worth of carbon offsets.

Researchers create new tool for controlling genes in methanogens

University of Arkansas researchers have developed an efficient tool for controlling genes in methanogens, a finding that could advance research in fields as diverse as climate change and biofuel production.

Mechanism discovered how the coronavirus hijacks the cell

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern have discovered a mechanism by which the corona virus manipulates human cells to ensure its own replication. This knowledge will help to develop drugs ...

Genetic adaption to climate change is swift in crop pests

Fruit flies have the uncanny ability to wake up from a months-long hibernation right when their food of choice—say, the fruit from apple or Hawthorn trees—is at its peak. They're active for a couple ...

Species of algae found able to have dimorphic sexual life cycles

A team of researchers from Norway, Sweden and Denmark has found a species of algae (Teleaulax amphioxeia) that has dimorphic sexual life cycles. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, ...

Thermally conductive polyimide film: A better way to dissipate heat in electronic devices

Recently, a research team led by Prof. Tian Xingyou and Zhang Xian from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science developed highly thermally conductive polyimide film ...

Covid and commercial research decline

Inevitably, the rapid spread of an emergent and potentially lethal virus around the world has led to huge disruption of normal life. With talk of a new-normal in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ...

Bimetallic catalyst helps to synthesize tunable imines and secondary amines

In a recent study, scientists from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science prepared NiCo5 bi-metallic catalyst to activate carbon-nitrogen bond under mild reaction conditions.

First fiber-optic nanotip electron gun enables easier nanoscale research

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Nebraska have developed an easier way to generate electrons for nanoscale imaging and sensing, providing a ...

Scientists explore the potential for further improvements to tropical cyclone track forecasts

A recent study suggested that we have probably approached the limit of predictability for tropical cyclone (TC) track prediction. If that's true, there's little we can do to improve TC forecasts as an ...

Scientists: There Are Likely Entire Planets Made Out of Diamond and Silica

Some carbon-rich exoplanets could be made out of diamonds and silica, according to a new study published recently in The Planetary Science Journal.

Ask the doctor: What tests do I need to find a cause for my painful periods?

Q I've had very painful periods for years. I saw a gynaecologist about 10 years ago, in my 20s, and was told there is nothing wrong and I'm just unlucky. I don't remember what tests I had. I really would like to have another go at solving this. What tests should I be looking for? I would like to have more info before I go back to my GP.

'I asked for a prostate test at my yearly check-up - it saved my life'

Prostate cancer affects one in eight Irish men and is the most common male cancer excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. But very few men know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer - which is why this month, cancer care specialists are working together with the Blue September campaign which aims to create awareness about male cancers and encourage men to seek advice if they have any concerns.

Join DRDO as a Research Associate Position, With a Stipend of Rs 54,000. Apply Now

The DRDO has announced that it will conduct an online interview to recruit four Research Associates with a Stipend of Rs 54,000/month.

COVID-19 can 'hijack' brain cells, starve others to death - new study

Lead researcher Dr Akiko Iwasaki said it's like a "silent infection".

COVID-19 vaccine update: Russia promises to deliver vaccine to all by September 14

The first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is likely to be delivered to all regions of the country by Monday, 14 September.

Georgetown Global Health Center issues pandemic preparedness report and COVID-19 lessons

In a new report commissioned by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), Georgetown global health experts say the success of any effort to redress pandemic preparedness failures demonstrated by COVID-19 requires a re-centering of governance that would include greater accountability, transparency, equity, participation and the rule of law.

Substance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility

A National Institutes of Health-funded study found that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. The research, published today in Molecular Psychiatry, was co-authored by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The findings suggest that health care providers should closely monitor patients with SUDs and develop action plans to help shield them from infection and severe outcomes.

Which immune response could cause a vaccine against COVID-19?

Immune reactions caused by vaccination can help protect the organism, or sometimes may aggravate the condition. It is especially important now when multiple vaccines against COVID-19 are being developed. The top immunologists analyse types of immune response to predict what kind of vaccine would be the best.

COVID-19 policy makers could learn more about accountability from industries like aviation

Organisations could improve the transparency and accountability of COVID-19 policy making processes by learning from safety-critical industries like aviation, a new paper shows.

Certain coping strategies can help offset pandemic's mental health hits

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to negative mental health effects for many in the U.S., according to new Penn State research. But the researchers also found that some coping techniques -- like wearing masks and focusing on self-care -- were linked with positive mental health.

How the brain creates the experience of time

On some days, time flies by, while on others it seems to drag on. A new study from JNeurosci reveals why: time-sensitive neurons get worn out and skew our perceptions of time.

Frequency of children vs adults carrying SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatically

This case-control study compares the rates of test results indicating SARS-CoV-2 infection among children and adults admitted to a single hospital in Milan, Italy, for noninfectious reasons and without COVID-19 symptoms.

Doctors get plenty of advice on starting treatment; this could help them know when to stop

Decades of effort have improved the chances that patients will get the scans, routine tests and medicines that can do them the most good - and avoid the ones that won't help them at all. But in the push toward evidence-based medicine, a new study says, a key step has mostly gotten overlooked: helping doctors stop or scale back - or deintensify - treatment once it has started.

A bifidobacterial protein that can reduce inflammation in COVID-19 found by a RUDN geneticist

A geneticist from RUDN University studied the effect of Bifidobacterium (intestinal bacteria) on the inflammatory process and discovered that their surface protein is capable of stopping excessive or uncontrollable inflammation, like the one observed in COVID-19 patients. A fragment of this protein can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication when treating coronavirus and other diseases.

Guidance balances staph infection prevention in critically ill infants with family contact

NICUs should balance prevention of Staph infections in critically ill infants with the need for skin-to-skin contact with parents and siblings, according to a Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America white paper published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The paper serves as a clinical companion to the new recommendations from the CDC's Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee to help clinicians in NICUs make decisions about infection prevention, detection, and control practices.

Should we mandate a COVID-19 vaccine for children?

This Viewpoint examines the evidence for vaccination of children against COVID-19.

Studies show strong links between the endocrine system and COVID-19 incidence and mortality

COVID-19 and interlinkages to endocrine and metabolic diseases was an important programme topic at the 2020 European Congress of Endocrinology. With 4675 attendees from 112 countries this is the premier European endocrine meeting. Over 5 days, panel sessions covered the science behind COVID-19 and endocrine and metabolic disorders, as well as e-consulting and e-support to endocrine patients in times of COVID-19.

Smartphones can predict brain function associated with anxiety and depression

Phone data such as social activity, screen time and location can predict connectivity between regions of the brain that are responsible for emotion.

Halogen bonding: a powerful tool for constructing supramolecular co-crystalline materials

Halogen bonding is emerging as an important driving force for supramolecular self-assembly, and shows great potential in the design and synthesis of new multicomponent supramolecular co-crystalline materials. Co-crystals can retain the inherent property of every component, and exhibit more novel physicochemical properties through synergistic effects between different components, which is helpful to realize the multifunction of materials. Huang's group form Nanjing Tech University summarize the latest advances in halogen-bonding co-crystals, and outline future development directions.

Novel immune-oncology approach for potential cancer treatment

A research collaboration between Monash University and Lava Therapeutics details a novel immune-oncology approach for the potential treatment of cancer.

Study Finds Ten Species of Fish That May Have a Secret Talent for Walking on Land

The strange fish may help researchers envision the gaits of Earth’s first terrestrial vertebrates

Exosuit Trial Shows Positive Steps For Helping Stroke Victims Walk Again

A study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation has reported positive results from a trial of robotic exosuit-aided rehabilitation

Scientists Have Pinpointed The Gene That Regulates Sexual Desire In Men

Researchers from Northwestern University have identified the gene that regulates the male libido, opening the door to new treatments for men who experience

These 378 Metro Areas Have Enough Land To Grow Their Own Food, Study Finds

The business of growing may be growing.

Large-scale COVID-19 vaccine injections not needed as domestic pandemic curbed: CDC director

As China has already curbed the coronavirus contagion, a COVID-19 vaccine could be injected sparingly rather than on a large-scale, the head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. Experts remind that while vaccines are useful, the public should remain on high alert for any potential resurgence.

Scientists say there could be life in clouds above Venus

Phosphine discovery could spark race to find life on Venus.

Q&A: Distributed biological processing can prevent pandemics 

It is possible to leverage the powers of distributed biological processing to fight emerging pathogens faster and prevent them from spreading in the future, building a global antibody defensive barrier, according to Dr. Eric Hobbs.

Shedding light on altered blood cell traits involved in severe COVID-19

Researchers at the University of Georgia in the United States have shed light on the pathological mechanisms underlying the association between the genetic locus 3p21.31 and severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

New insights into structural stability of SARS-CoV-2 main protease

In a recent bioRxiv preprint paper, researchers from the US and Italy utilized molecular dynamics simulations and revealed that the conformational stability of the SARS-CoV-2 binding site, bound inhibitors, and the hydrogen bond networks of the viral main protease (Mpro) are highly sensitive to protonation assignments.

Climatic changes may potentially impact COVID-19 pandemic

A recent epidemiological study by Princeton University researchers suggests that the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak during the winter season depends on the susceptibility of the population to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced infection as well as the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical control measures applied to control the virus spread.

Potential sea animal reservoirs for coronaviruses?

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused, yet again, intense research interest on coronaviruses, due to the high toll the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has taken on human life, health, economic well-being, and social activity. A recent paper published on the server Preprints in September 2020 reviews what is known about this viral infection in water life.

Susceptibility of domestic pigs to SARS-CoV-2

A recent study published on the preprint server bioRxiv sought to determine the susceptibility of domestic swine to SARS-CoV-2. Domestic swine is one of the most highly produced agricultural species that has the potential to impact public health significantly.

Tobacco plant promotes tissue adhesion and can maintain grafts between different species

Grafting is a horticultural technique that joins plants together by means of tissue regeneration, combining desirable characteristics of both plants. Generally, grafts have been thought to be compatible only between the same or closely related species.

Measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict patients response to treatment from depression

Scientists have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient will respond to treatment from depression.

Doctors develop new data mining method to detect young people with emerging psychosis

Doctors have developed a new data mining method to detect many young people with emerging psychosis.

Study offers evidence for quantitative VR research by validating digital VR display CT

VR entails a lot of potential for the future research in ophthalmology and beyond in any scientific field that uses three-dimensional data.

Facing COVID-19 patients on ventilators down may cause nerve damage

Some people are more likely to experience severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These include the elderly, people who are obese and have underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, lung illness, and kidney disease, among others.

New bone-on-a-chip device could revolutionize pharmaceutical pre-clinical testing

A new technology that could be used to test new treatments for human organs and bone tissue - all whilst reducing the need for animal research - has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.

NIH provides additional support for large scale study of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers

To meet the pressing need to better understand the prevalence, progression, and clinical impact of Alzheimer's disease among Mexican Americans, the National Institutes of Health has added funding for more biomarker measures, including positron emission tomography imaging, to the ongoing Health and Aging Brain Among Latino Elders Study.

Should a COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for children?

As the search for a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine continues, with some candidate vaccines nearing the completion Phase III clinical trials, a trio of experts weighs in with some sound reasoning as to whether any future vaccine should be considered mandatory for children. The viewpoint article is published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in September 2020.

Are children more likely to be SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic than adults?

he frequency of children carrying asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been suggested to be higher than among adults. It is also suggested that asymptomatic children enhance viral spread. A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in September 2020 explores the truth of this common belief.

Seeds of nonnative plants hitch rides on refrigerated shipping containers

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Refrigerated shipping containers may be delivering more than just perishable goods. New research suggests the seeds of nonnative plants that float in the air can hitch a ride inside the air-intake grille of a refrigerated shipping container.

HPV vaccination rising among U.S. kids, many still unprotected

More U.S. kids are getting a recommended vaccine that protects against several cancers -- but there is still much room for improvement, a new study finds.

Study: Kids less likely than adults to be asymptomatic COVID-19 spreaders

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Adults are nearly 10 times more likely to be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 than children, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.

Obese adults sleep less than others, study finds

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Obese adults get about 15 minutes less sleep per night than those who maintain a healthy weight or are merely overweight, a study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medicine found.

Here are 3 reasons not to self-diagnose ‘gluten intolerance’

Gluten-free diets are popular for those who think they can’t tolerate gluten — a protein found in wheat, rye and barley — and those who assume a gluten-free diet is healthier. But here's why trying to self-diagnose a “gluten intolerance”...

New Theory Suggests Face Mask to Produce Immunity Against COVID-19—Weakens the Virus and Worst-Case Leads To Asymptomatic

New Theory suggests wearing of face masks can help build-up immunity against the Novel Coronavirus, according to experts. Is this the substitute for vaccines?

Eating too much salt may cause unintentional weight gain

Excess consumption of salt has been linked to high blood pressure. But didn’t know that too much salt may also contribute to weight gain?

Venus brings the joy back to discovery

Venus has been described as "Earth's evil twin" and "a fiery wasteland." Now it has a surprising new attribute, according to scientists: possible home of extraterrestrial life. While even Venus apologists admit that the planet is the "literal interpretation of a mythical hellscape," with temperatures that exceed 800°F and poisonous gases that would kill you in seconds, on Monday astronomers confirmed the discovery of a chemical, phosphine, in the morning star's atmosphere. "On Earth, certain microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments, like at a sewage plant, are believed to produce the chemical," CNET explains. "The gas is highly toxic to humans and smells like decaying fish." (An MIT professor who spoke with NPR was less polite, describing it as smelling like "the rancid diapers of the spawn of Satan"). What's so cool about this smelly deadly rotting fish gas, though, is that "after much analysis, the scientists assert that something now alive is the only explanation" for Venus' levels of phosphine, The…

Why there are so few images of Venus' surface

In the search for extraterrestrial life within the Earth's solar system, it's Venus, not Mars, that's emerging as the leading candidate. On Monday, scientists revealed they detected traces of phosphine, a toxic gas that is produced by microorganisms on Earth, high in Venus' atmosphere. To be clear, there's only evidence of phosphine, not life itself. Theoretically, the gas could be forged by a chemical process scientists haven't seen before, but Clara Sousa-Silva, a molecular astrophysicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and one of the study's authors, said life — likely microbes in the clouds — is the "most plausible explanation" for now. On its face, the news is pretty surprising given that, as The Atlantic describes, Venus is a "planet-sized furnace" where surface temperatures hover around 860 degrees. There are very few photos of the planet's surface, save for a few taken in the 1980s by probes deployed by the Soviet Union. The images show a barren, rocky wasteland beneath an apocalyptic sky…

Scientists make huge step in search for aliens as signs of life discovered on Venus

According to the researchers, the discovery points to extra-terrestrial life on Venus

Here’s Why IBIO’s Choice of IBIO-201 in the Vaccine Race is a Good Thing

Ibio recently announced IBIO-201 as its coronavirus vaccine candidate. Despite a long road ahead, it’s good news for IBIO stock.   

What iBio Did and Didn’t Do Makes It Suddenly Relevant

Recent news has made IBIO stock much more relevant, perhaps sparking a second surge.

CureVac Stock Is Just Another Part of a Bigger Story

With the time window for forwarding a vaccine candidate narrowing, CVAC stock is becoming just another face in the crowd.

Pfizer Stock Pops on Vaccine Timeline News, Trial Expansion

Pfizer stock and partner BioNTech are rallying Monday morning on news the two companies could vaccinate Americans before the end of 2020.

VXRT Stock: Vaxart Shoots Higher on Human Trial Approval

Vaxart just announced it will begin enrolling participants in human trials of its coronavirus vaccine. VXRT stock is popping in response.

United In Science 2020 Report: Climate Change Has Not Stopped For COVID19

New York/Geneva — Climate change has not stopped for COVID19. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record levels and continue to increase. Emissions are heading in the direction of pre-pandemic levels following a temporary decline caused by the lockdown and economic slowdown

Nigeria moves towards homegrown COVID-19 treatment

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the committee has eminent scientists and Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science as members.

Massive-Scale Genomic Study Explores Diversity and Desirable Traits in Wheat

A scientific team including James Hutton Institute researchers has completed one of the largest genetic analysis ever done of any agricultural crop to find desirable traits in wheat’s extensive and unexplored diversity.

How To Expedite Drug Development by Waiving Certain Clinical Trials

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous obstacles for clinical research across the world. Widespread movement restrictions, a diversion of healthcare personnel to the frontline and a compromised ability to ensure participant safety are examples of the many challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry. But how can today’s pharma industry make progress and still get products to the market in the face of such long-term disruption? Is it possible to eliminate the need for human trials in some cases?

Transforming Drug Discovery Using AI and Automation

The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled a pressing issue – the need to develop effective drugs rapidly. But developing a new drug is easier said than done. Technologies such as microfluidics, robotics, and the use of artificial intelligence, combined with automated data analysis, can expedite the drug development and approval process, helping make therapies available to patients more quickly.

The Molecular Biology of Coronavirus Infection

In this video, Dr Britt Glaunsinger discusses the molecular biology of coronavirus infection.

Warning over dangerous Tik Tok teeth whitening trend using bleach

Dental experts say the DIY beauty trend can cause burns to the gum and even tooth loss.

Setback for Covid medicine: More blood plasma donors needed

Blood bank Sanquin encountered a setback in its collection of blood plasma for the production of a medicine to treat Covid-19, the respiratory disease

Dozens of human Covid cases linked to mink trade; Two more farms infected

At least 66 employees of mink farms and their family members have been infected with the coronavirus, according to a study into the SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks

Machine-learning helps sort out massive materials' databases

EPFL and MIT scientists have used machine-learning to organize the chemical diversity found in the ever-growing databases for the popular metal-organic framework materials.

Digital 3-D models of London chart path to lower emissions

An interactive 3-D map of London that grades the energy efficiency of more than 3.5 million properties has been built by UCL researchers for the Greater London Authority (GLA) to inform efforts in tackling ...

First private seabass hatchery to be set up in Karnataka

Chennai-based Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture inks MoU with young entrepreneurs — Karthik Gowda V.S., Kaushik Alike and Sachin V. Savan — from Kumta.

UW creates economic model to assess monetary damage of Great Lakes from climate change

This model is the first attempt of valuing water's role in the broader economy of the Great Lakes Basin and Ontario as a whole

MBZUAI, Israel institute to collaborate on AI research

MBZUAI, Israel institute to collaborate on AI research

Children born in Autumn are more likely to suffer from food allergies: Study

Food allergy is something we generally do not talk about much as it seems simple that you have to avoid consumption of a particular food. But it can b

PFAS Roundtable - Industry and Regulatory Outlook

This PFAS Roundtable will be a data-driven, focused discussion including recent industry case studies, remedial strategies, and regulatory vision for the

Heart Valve replacement needs no surgery now, First case of TAVI performed at Wockhardt Hospital

Nagpur: A 62 years old, women (Kusum Gautam) from Satna, M.P. came to Dr. Nitin Tiwari, Sr. Interventional Cardiologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur with history of shortness of breath, difficulty in lying down, palpitations and chest discomfort. On examination Dr. Nitin Tiwari (Sr. Interventional Cardiologist) diagnosed that patient had severe aortic stenosis with […]

Last shot for conservation: Extinction of endangered animals not inevitable

The Przewalski’s horse is exceptional. It is the only horse species that has never been domesticated, and it also managed to very narrowly escape a brush with extinction. By 1969, agriculture, hunting and a string of severe winters had caused the species to disappear from its last range in Mongolia.

Kalinga frog in Western Ghats shows physical differences from Eastern Ghats counterpart

Scientists claim the morphological phenotypic plasticity found in the Kalinga cricket frog is first such in India

Supercharged water: Why Kerala likes its Dahasamni infused with herbs

Herbs can turn an average glass of water into a fragrant, healthy beverage 

How bushfires and rain turned our waterways into ‘cake mix’, and what we can do about it

Tonnes of ash, sediment and debris were washed into creeks and the Murray River. Steep terrain within burnt regions of the upper Murray catchment generated a large volume of fast flowing runoff

Hubble Sees Stunning Face-On Spiral Galaxy: NGC 2835

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have produced a spectacularly detailed image of NGC 2835, a face-on intermediate spiral galaxy with multiple spiral arms.

New Species of Alligator Lizard Discovered in Mexico

An international team of researchers has discovered a new species of the lizard genus Abronia living in the forests of western Chiapas, Mexico.

Scientist Captures New Images of SARS-CoV-2-Infected Cells

A researcher at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has generated scanning electron microscopy images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human bronchial epithelial cells.

Coronavirus: T cells in patients missing antibodies

Some COVID patients don't have detectable antibodies - but they do produce immune cells called T cells...

Facebook lets friends watch shows together while apart

The world's largest social network on Monday launched Watch Together, a free feature it is rolling out globally on its Messenger communication platform.

Thank You Coronavirus Helpers: Google dedicates doodle to honour those on the front line amid COVID-19 pandemic

In the doodle, Google replaced the two 'o' in Google to feature those who continued to deliver the essential services amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus vaccine | Current production not enough, will take 4-5 years to vaccinate everyone, says Adar Poonawalla

CEO of Serum Institute Adar Poonawalla said also raised concerns about vaccine distribution in India given the country’s poor cold chain infrastructure to transport the vaccine safely

'Busy with peacocks', says Rahul Gandhi in dig at PM Modi over rise in COVID-19 cases

Gandhi has been critical of the government over the handling of the COVID crisis and accused it of failing to tackle the situation.

COVID-19 impact | Consumers move to debit cards from credit cards

In June, 12.5 crore credit card PoS transactions were recorded, as against 20.3 crore in January.

Lockdown impact: Women take to online gaming, splurge on full versions, subscription-based games

Forty one percent of the gamers belonging to the age group of 35 years and above bought subscription-based games during the lockdown

Delhi Metro clocks ridership of 2.49 lakh as services resume on entire network

As many as 12,987 smart cards were sold on September 14. Penalties were imposed on 182 passengers for causing nuisance

Explained: Why AstraZeneca halted then resumed its trial, and the challenges in vaccinating the whole world

The unexplained illness of an AstraZeneca vaccine trial subject, challenges in manufacturing, storage and distribution, and the threat of Covid-19 reinfections will weigh heavy as the world raises to inoculate itself against the SARS-CoV-2 virus

COVID-19 vaccine | UK reserves 190 million doses from Valneva

Valneva said it expects to begin trials of the two-dose vaccine in December and if it is successful for it to become available in the second half of 2021.

Covid can leave patients’ lungs scarred

Over the last few days, around 30 patients, who recovered from covid-19, have reported at the post-covid clinic and were diagnosed with lung fibrosis.

Covid-19 vaccine Covishield trials set to restart in Mumbai

The trial of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine that was halted after a participant fell ill is set to resume in Mumbai.The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been named Covishield in India.

Kano agro project invests N88 million on fodder production

Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has awarded a contract for the production of fodder seeds worth N88 million, including Gambia grass, among other seeds native to tropical Africa.

Depression detectable through heart rate fluctuations, small study finds

New research, presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology's Virtual Congress, has shown depression can be detected by monitoring fluctuations in a person's heart rate over a 24-hour period. The small, proof-of-concept study certainly needs more verification but it promisingly points to a novel biomarker that could be easily integrated into patient monitoring systems.

WWF report details 68 percent drop in wildlife numbers since 1970

Human activity is placing a growing strain on the planet's biodiversity, and a new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has laid bare the extent of the damage so far. Drawing on extensive analysis of species' populations around the world, the report reveals an average decline of 68 percent in vertebrate species numbers between 1970 and 2016, a decline the authors describe as "catastrophic."

Xinhua Silk Road: Die 10th World Digital Economy Conference 2020 & Smart City and Intelligent Economy Expo beginnt in Ningbo im Osten Chinas

Die 10th World Digital Economy Conference 2020 & Smart City Intelligent Economy Expo wurde am Freitag im chinesischen Ningbo eröffnet.

Growing gold nanoparticles inside tumors can help kill cancer

Gold isn’t just a pretty face – it’s shown promise in fighting cancer in many studies. Now researchers have found a way to grow gold nanoparticles directly inside cancer cells within 30 minutes, which can help with imaging and even be heated up to kill the tumors.

Our vaccine could be given to Americans before year-end: Pfizer CEO

Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said the company’s coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before the end of 2020 if it’s found to be safe and effective by FDA. “I cannot say what FDA will do…But it’s a likely scenario, and we’re preparing for it,” he added. Pfizer is expecting key data from its late-stage trial for FDA by October-end.

Bringing COVID-19 vaccine to the world; a race of prowess

In Professor Wole Soyinka’s play titled “The Lion and the Jewel”, the king or lion was able to win Sidi the village jewel as his wife. The village school teacher lost to the king. The king a much older man with multiple wives through his prowess won the heart of Sidi the village jewel. Lakunle, […]

Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institue: UnGala charity event

YOU can dress in your pyjamas with some jewellery bling or pull on some trackies while rocking your favourite high heels. There is no dress code and no trying...

Surgeon offers procedure to avoid amputation and early death

Oklahoma City vascular surgeon has pioneered a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow to lower extremities, preventing amputation in most cases.

Study reveals the benefits of healthy diet, exercise during pregnancy

The UPBEAT trial is a randomised controlled trial which aims to improve the diet and physical activity of obese pregnant women across the UK.

Buy the Best Face Masks by Romsons at Smart Medical Buyer

Established in 1952, Romsons Scientific and Surgical Industries began as a partnership between Late Shri. Ram Lal Khanna and his sons in Amritsar.

How 10-minute massages can boost the body's stress-fighting system

The idea alone of a massage might do wonders for some people’s stress levels, but a new study has delved into the physiological details of how these short and sweet treatments can kick the body’s relaxation systems into gear. The researchers behind it say a 10-minute massage can be all it takes to engage the body’s stress-fighting mechanisms and restore some peace of mind, a finding they hope can lead to new treatments for stress-related conditions like depression.

Diamond planets could be born from carbon-rich worlds – just add water

Diamonds are relatively rare here on Earth, but perhaps on other planets they’d be so common they’d be as worthless as a handful of dirt. Astronomers suggest that some planets might actually be largely made of diamonds, and now a team has calculated how such a planet could form and how it would be structured.

Molecular Partners completes manufacturing runs in bid for Covid-19 drug

Molecular Partners said that it had completed initial manufacturing runs for its candidate MP0420 that it aims to test in humans starting in November

UK signs €1.4bn deal for Valneva coronavirus vaccine

The UK government has inked a €1.4bn deal to secure up to 190m doses of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by French biotech firm Valneva.

11 Benefits Of Cow Urine: A Study Based Approach

Cow urine has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, immuno-enhancing, and anti-cancer properties. However, it has certain limitations and can be harmful when used in the wrong formulations. Know more.

Who needs tests? This AI diagnoses Covid from your sex, age and address

EDAS method detects specific respiratory pathogens using patented algorithms based on epidemiology and demography, and no testing equipment.

A massive ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid to rush past the Earth today

As per NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object studies (CNEOS), a ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid is all set to rush past the earth at a speed of 38,620 kmph or 24,000 mph today, September 14.

Rare Orchid Found For The First Time In Uttarakhand

A rare orchid has been discovered in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,800 metre. The discovery has been published in a French journal.

Product, Service & Design Innovation From Carbon Sinks to Carbon Banks:Could Mycelium Help Resolve Our Climate Crisis?

NetZero’s forthcoming “Mycelium Balls” will put the massive carbon-sequestration ability of mycelium — which can double the environment’s natural carbon-capture rate — into the hands of everyday people.

Covid-19 vaccine race: Need to fund the underdogs if front-runners fail to deliver

The trial hiccup in the Oxford-developed Covid-19 vaccine has revived fear about possible failure or short of desired success for front-runner candidates. Some experts have called for funding of what are being called underdog vaccine candidates.

Three rare Barbary lion cubs born in Czech zoo and here are pictures of them

The triplets, all female, were born on July 5 in the Dvur Kralove park. They have taken their first steps in their outdoor enclosure this week under the careful supervision of their mother, Khalila.

Electronic skin displays human-like reactions to pressure, temperature and pain

Combining artificial pressure, temperature and pain sensors into a single, biocompatible film advances our ability to mimic human skin

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' players to wear Livinguard AG face masks on and off the field

JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals is placing player and team member safety as paramount by partnering with Livinguard AG, the globally renowned Swiss-based hygiene technology company as the official Hygiene Partner for the team.

Clinical Data Security System

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Editorial: Hopes raised high by vaccine trials | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Earlier this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked state public health officials to prepare to distribute a potential vaccine to high-risk groups as soon as late October. Previously, the best hope had been to have one ready by the end of the year, or early 2021, by fast-tracking development, manufacturing and distribution plans that typically take up to several years.

Scientists Release ‘Blueprint’ To Save Critical Ecosystems And Stabilize The Earth’s Climate

A group of scientists and experts produced the first comprehensive global-scale analysis of terrestrial areas essential for biodiversity and climate resilience, totaling 50.4% of the Earth's land. The report was published in Science Advances entitled “A ‘Global Safety Net’ to reverse biodiversity loss and stabilize the Earth’s climate,” and highlights the importance of protecting and restoring the natural world to address three converging crises – climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and the emergence of novel viruses such as COVID-19.

NASA releases video of ‘Dust Devil’ on Martian surface; watch here

The US-based space agency NASA shared a video on Instagram on September 13 showcasing the formation of seemingly dangerous whirlwinds.

B.C.'s new lung cancer screening program the first of its kind in Canada: premier

B.C. is launching a new lung cancer screening program — the first of its kind in Canada — Premier John Horgan announced Monday. The program is exepcted to be fully operational by 2022. Horgan . . .

Flu and coronavirus: Spot the symptoms and take action, say health bosses

Flu and coronavirus symptoms can be very similar and it is important to take appropriate action to prevent further spread, health bosses say.

Meet the CIO Boss who specialises in chemical weapons and nuclear energy

In January this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a new Co-Deputy Direr of the Central Intelligence Organisation, Dr Gatsha Mazithulela. While ...

Poop is gross, right?

A faecal transplant is the most effective treatment – it often clears up the infection pretty quickly and minimises the chances of recurrence.

11 Surprising Health Benefits Of Cod Liver Oil You Need To Know

The health benefits of cod liver oil include improving eye health, treating stomach ulcers, supporting bone health, preventing upper respiratory tract infections and reducing the symptoms of arthritis.

Are artificial sweeteners better than regular sugar?

Should you be consuming sugar or replace it with artificial sweeteners? Here's what experts suggest

MIT's wireless device can track sleep using radio frequencies

It could also aid in treating patients vulnerable to bedsores and sleep apnea, since both conditions can be alleviated by changes in sleeping posture.

Here’s what you need to know about clinical trials as drug makers push forward with coronavirus vaccine studies

Whether you’re new to investing in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies or simply paying close attention to the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine,...

Russia Covid-19 vaccine: Over 250 people in Moscow get inoculated, says report

The vast majority of them are in good health, the anti-coronavirus crisis centre says.The development comes after a week of Russia releasing the first batch of the Sputnik V vaccine into civil circulation

Scientists baffled by orcas ramming sailing boats Portugal

Scientists have been left baffled by incidents of orcas ramming sailing boats along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts.

Dundee University student Conchita uses strict Spanish lockdown for vital research into Covid-19 key

A Dundee graduate has received international recognition for studies into the "lock and key" secrets of Covid-19 during the height of the pandemic.

‘Quadruple Therapy with Ivermectin is effective in treating COVID-19’

Elaborating on the effective methods being followed for treating COVID-19 across the globe, Shashikanth Manikappa, a specialist cardiac anaesthetist working at Monash Health in Melbourne, Australia, h

Ceramic pots may ‘remember’ ancient meals

The details of ancient recipes remain in residues in cookware, new research finds.

Coronavirus: The Infodemic - September 14

Fake news about the coronavirus can do real harm. Polygraph.info is spotlighting fact-checks from other reliable sources here​.

How do COVID-19 triggered blood clots affect the heart? A doctor answers

'Emerging evidence indicates that COVID-19 leads to blood clots in an estimated 30 per cent of critically-ill patients,' says Dr Zakia Khan, Senior Interventional Cardiologist of Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

Study: Long-Term Romantic Partners Influence Each Other's Goals

Romantic partners over the long term are more likely to influence each other's goals, according to a recent study. This means that what one partner in a two-person relationship wishes to avoid or achieve, so too does the other partner.

JPND: The largest global collaborative initiative for neurodegenerative disease research

Chairman for the global initiative EU JPND, Professor Philippe Amouyel, brings to light their innovative work in neurodegenerative disease research

We won't have enough COVID-19 vaccine for everybody until 2024, warns world's largest vaccine producer

Scientist Xinhua Yan works in the Moderna lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Feb. 28, 2020. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/Getty Images There will not be

Why human-like robots freak real people out

Robots that look human are more appealing to people, but only up to a point. That effect is called the uncanny valley. Researchers dig into what's going on.

Why Vaxart Stock Is Crushing It Today

The FDA gave a green light for the biotech to begin phase 1 testing of its coronavirus vaccine candidate.

Blood Plasma Derivatives Market Size, Revenue, Demand, Shares, Analysis and Forecasts to 2023

Universal Blood Plasma Derivatives Market 2018 Research Report implements an exhaustive study on Market Research Future. This Report Cover Key Market Driver, market size, growth rate, opportunities, market Dynamics and Overall Analysis. And also cover the other information such as Blood Plasma Derivatives Market trends, Prominent players, chapter-wise Description followed by various user perceptions and […]

Vitamin D in pregnancy and post-partum

Tegan Philip reviews how COVID-19 may amplify the already important role of vitamin D intake during pregnancy and post-partum

Female leopards are early birds, males are night owls

Scientists thought leopards were most active at dusk, but a new study shows it's not so cut and dry. Females are early birds and males are active at night.

How flu shots can help in the fight against Covid

Yes, thats the flu vaccine, offered as an annual event that not nearly enough people partake in. The excuses are numerous, ranging from “I never get the flu” to “I had the vaccine once and still got the flu.”

Diphtheria Treatment Market Forecasts by Industry Drivers, Regions Till 2023

Market Research Future adds the “Diphtheria Treatment Market Research Report- Global Forecast till 2023” report to their unique collection. It is estimated that the Diphtheria Treatment market is expected to grow at a CAGR 6.4% during the forecast period of 2020-2023. Key Players: Leading players in the global Diphtheria treatment Market Size mentioned in the […]

Salmon Fish And Other Frozen Foods May Carry The Novel Coronavirus, Study

COVID-19 virus can survive for eight days at 4 degrees Celsius in salmon and some frozen foods. China has begun testing foods mainly produce, seafood and meat for Covid-19. There is an excessive need to carry out more studies on the subject.

Sleeping brainwaves could point the way to the best antidepressant

Currently, in order to see if an antidepressant works, patients have to take the drug for at least a month. New research, however, suggests that by monitoring a patient's brainwaves as they sleep, the effectiveness of an antidepressant can be gauged in as little as one week.

Industrial meat is spreading disease, killing workers, ruining the environment

The reduction of habitats and the skyrocketing number of farm animals increase the possibility of infectious-disease transmission from animals to humans.

AMD supercomputer to power COVID-19 research in India

American semiconductor firm AMD has decided to donate a supercomputing system dedicated to COVID-19 research in India. It will be hosted and managed at the CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute here.The rese

Dog-like robot could remotely measure vital signs of COVID-19 patients

A new type of dog-like robot could gather vital information from COVID-19 patients remotely, helping to keep down human exposure to the virus.

30% recovered COVID-19 patients have no antibodies: govt. survey

‘No need to panic as memory cells will trigger immune response in most cases’