Archive for September 16th, 2020
A multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling SARS-CoV-2 during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease severity, with the bulk of the evidence pointing to a much bigger role for T cells than antibodies. A weak or uncoordinated immune response, on the other hand, predicts a poor disease outcome. Source: […]
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A recent study documents how personal risk assessment and protective behaviors are linked. Source: As pandemic progressed, people's perceived risks went up
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A new study suggests that for the most part, people formulate goals consistent with their personality traits. Source: People's life goals relate to their personality type
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Instincts developed to protect us from illnesses can generalize into avoidance of healthy individuals who simply look, speak or live differently. Source: Epidemics and pandemics can exacerbate xenophobia, bigotry
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Many people want to become more empathetic. But, these changes in personality may also lead to changes in political ideologies. Source: The unintended consequence of becoming empathetic
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Researchers have made an unexpected world-first stem cell discovery that may lead to new treatments for placenta complications during pregnancy. Source: A new discovery in regenerative medicine
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Researchers capture the structure of PARP enzymes at work, leading to a new understanding of DNA repair that may aid cancer treatments targeting the process. Source: Building bridges: PARP enzymes bring broken DNA together
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Bioengineers have created miniature intestines in a dish that match up anatomically and functionally to the real thing better than any other lab-grown tissue models. The biological complexity and longevity of the new organoid technology is an important step towards enabling drug testing, personalized medicine, and perhaps, one day, transplantations. Source: Next-gen organoids grow and […]
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Scientists identified key brain circuitry that plays a role in the mysterious experience called dissociation, in which people can feel disconnected from their own body and from reality. Source: Brain circuitry underlying dissociative experiences
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Humans, like other animals, have the ability to constantly adapt to new situations. Researchers have utilized a mouse model to reveal which neurons in the brain are in command in guiding adaptive behavior. Their new study contributes to our understanding of decision-making processes in healthy and infirm people. Source: Reprogramming brain cells enables flexible decision-making
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