Until recently, scientists didn’t know much about perivascular spaces (PVS), fluid-filled regions in the brain involved in clearing waste and toxins—mainly because it’s tough to get a clear look at them using neuroimaging. But as technology evolves, researchers are finding…
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Value of vaccine to end COVID-19 pandemic worth 5% to 15% of global wealth
The monetary value of a vaccine that could potentially end the COVID-19 pandemic is between 5%-15% of worldwide wealth, according to a new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign business professor. The value of a vaccine rises substantially…
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Gathering for Thanksgiving amid coronavirus worth the risk, 1 in 3 parents say
Fox News Flash top headlines for November 23 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Flouting recommendations from federal health officials, a third of parents who responded to a survey said they plan to…
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The US is fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine, but bypassing safety standards may not be worth the cost
Last week American biotech company Moderna commenced the first clinical trial of a vaccine for COVID-19. Similar studies are reportedly being planned in the US, China, Israel, Australia and elsewhere, with at least 20 potential vaccines under development. The usual…
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Paying all blood donors might not be worth it
Gretchen Chapman is a decision scientist who explores what makes it more likely that people will get vaccinated or engage in other behaviors that are good for public health. We asked her about her research about blood donation and generosity….
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