Lancet U-turns on COVID lab leak theory amid reports of scientists having Wuhan links Pressure building to determine coronavirus origins. House Oversight Committee ranking member James Comer weighs in on ‘Fox & Friends First.’ The World Health Organization is developing…
Read More
Insights into how a stroke affects reading could help with rehabilitation
Georgetown University researchers, looking at the ability of people to sound out words after a stroke, found that knowing which region of the brain was impacted by the stroke could have important implications for helping target rehabilitation efforts. The finding…
Read More
New insights into soft tissue injuries around the elbow joint
In his Ph.D. study, Toni Luokkala investigated the soft tissue injuries related to elbow collateral ligaments and distal biceps tendon tears. The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated joint after the glenohumeral joint. The extent of soft tissue injuries…
Read More
New insights into the virulence arsenal of a common hospital pathogen
Each pathogen relies on a unique set of strategies and surface & secreted molecules that enable it to colonize and infect host cells, which are collectively known as “virulence factors.” Studying these strategies helps scientists unravel the disease mechanism, identify…
Read More
How These Cities Turned Their Area Codes Into Actual Holidays
If you’re not from the city of Milwaukee or its surrounding suburbs, then you might think that April 14 is a date with no special significance. If your area code starts with 414, though, you know it’s time to show…
Read More
Historical data offers a glimpse into the mental health of adolescents during COVID-19
A team of researchers has sought to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents by harnessing previous research on youth physical and mental health. Their review also drew on the psychological stressors of the 2011 Great East Japan…
Read More
What You Need To Know Before Stepping Into An Infrared Sauna
Saunas are a go-to place for relaxation and recovery for many. Apart from stress relief, the small, heated room gives many more health benefits to its users. Some personal trainers even urge clients to use the sauna as it has positive…
Read More
One year into pandemic, Biden promises vaccines for all U.S. adults by May 1
During a speech reassuring Americans that the pandemic could be nearing its end in this country, President Joe Biden on Thursday promised that all U.S. adults will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1. His remarks came on…
Read More
Study provides insights into architecture of abnormal protein deposits in brain disorders
Scientists at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have determined the structure of protein “fibrils” linked to Lou Gehrig’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders—findings that provide clues to how toxic proteins clump and spread between nerve cells in…
Read More
New insight into protein structures that could treat Huntington’s disease
In Huntington’s disease, a faulty protein aggregates in brain cells and eventually kills them. Such protein aggregates could, in principle, be prevented with a heat shock protein. However, it is not well known how these proteins interact with the Huntington’s…
Read More