A new study led by the University of Westminster shows that removing small genetic parts of our genomes called microRNAs from triple negative breast cancer cells can reverse its spread. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences,…
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5G doesn’t cause COVID-19, but the rumor it does spread like a virus
People’s fear of 5G technology is rational. Such technology does emit radiation, even if it’s at low levels. But 5G isn’t all that different from 4G, and it certainly doesn’t cause COVID-19 despite such rumors having spread rapidly across the…
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New study: Without right messaging, masks could lead to more COVID-19 spread
A novel new study suggests that the behavior public officials are now mandating or recommending unequivocally to slow the spread of surging COVID-19—wearing a face covering—should come with a caveat. If not accompanied by proper public education, the practice could…
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Stopping the spread of COVID-19 misinformation is the best 2021 New Year’s resolution
As we begin a new year and head back (at least virtually) to work and school, we might be thinking about personal things we would like to improve. Some people resolve to exercise more, stick to a budget or cut…
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Masks NOT enough to stop spread of COVID-19 without social distancing
Cloth masks are NOT enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing because they let in enough droplets to infect someone standing less than six feet away, study finds Five types of masks were examined: an N95 mask,…
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Low risk of cancer spread on active surveillance for early prostate cancer
Men undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer have very low rates – one percent or less—of cancer spread (metastases) or death from prostate cancer, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Urology, an official journal of the…
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COVID-19 model inspired by gas-phase chemistry predicts disease spread
A COVID-19 transmission model inspired by gas-phase chemistry is helping the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) forecast COVID-19 deaths across the country. Developed by Yunfeng Shi, an associate professor of materials science and engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,…
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Most COVID-19 infections are spread through respiratory droplets or aerosols and not surfaces: study
COVID-19 is spread most often through respiratory droplets or aerosols and little evidence exists supporting transmission through surfaces. As such, social distance and proper ventilation are key determinants of transmission risk. Findings from a review of published research, articles, and…
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Making gyms safer: Why the virus is less likely to spread there than in a bar
After shutting down in the spring, America’s empty gyms are beckoning a cautious public back for a workout. To reassure wary customers, owners have put in place—and now advertise—a variety of coronavirus control measures. At the same time, the fitness…
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Stopping the spread of coronavirus in universities
As universities prepare to welcome students back, infectious disease modeling experts at the University of Bristol have conducted a rapid review and developed a new epidemic model which contributed to evidence considered by SAGE to assess the effectiveness of different…
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