Archive for January 19th, 2021
The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly ventilated spaces, the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing. Source: Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in […]
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Until recently, oligodendrocytes were primarily thought to be a kind of cellular insulating tape that accelerates the transmission of electrical signals in the brain. A study now shows that they are also important for the energy supply of neurons in some brain regions. Source: Brain cell network supplies neurons with energy
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Researchers captured and comparted hi-res images of ribosome structures from sensitive and resistant bacteria and report that a water molecule needed for antibiotic binding was not present in the ribosomes from the drug-resistant bugs. Source: Unlocking 'the shape of water' in mechanisms of antibiotic resistance
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A new therapy is showing success as a way to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in mice. Source: Potential COVID-19 drug is successful in lab study
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Researchers surveyed 312 students found that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy or their home environment, 41% of the 276 respondents cited their appearance, as their reason not to switch on their cameras on zoom. Source: Appearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
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The abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system can be triggered by the lack of a specific fatty acid in fat tissue, according to a new study. The finding suggests that dietary change might help treat some people with the autoimmune disease. Source: Fatty acid […]
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G6PD deficiency affects about 400 million people worldwide and can pose serious health risks. Now, researchers think they’ve found the cause of the most severe cases, which could finally lead to treatments. Source: Researchers discover mechanism behind most severe cases of a common blood disorder
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Anyone who has tried and failed to meditate knows that our minds are rarely still. But where do they roam? New research has come up with a way to track the flow of our internal thought processes and signal whether our minds are focused, fixated or wandering. Source: Where do our minds wander? Brain waves […]
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New research suggests that aged African green monkeys may be suitable models for the study of severe forms of COVID-19. Source: Study identifies a nonhuman primate model that mimics severe COVID-19 similar to humans
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A new study finds that NAD+ break down leads to multi organ scarring, providing now a previously undiscovered pathogenic role of the enzyme CD38 in disease scarring. Source: New research finds connection: Inflammation, metabolism and scleroderma scarring
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