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A new survey released today found that 60% of New York State residents believe their chances of contracting the novel Coronavirus are low or very low. The survey of 1000 New York households, conducted between March 13-15, 2020 and considered accurate within a range of 3%, also found that more than half (55%) of all […]
Continue Reading →Researchers have developed a new kind of CRISPR screen technology to target RNA. The team leveraged their technology for a critical analysis: The COVID-19 public health emergency is due to a coronavirus, which contains an RNA – not DNA – genome. Source: New kind of CRISPR technology to target RNA, including RNA viruses like coronavirus
Continue Reading →Research on the lamprey brain has enabled researchers to push the birth of the cortex back in time by some 300 million years to over 500 million years ago, providing new insights into brain evolution. Source: New study reveals early evolution of cortex
Continue Reading →Undetected cases, many of which were likely not severely symptomatic, were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, according to new research. Source: 'Stealth transmission' fuels fast spread of coronavirus outbreak
Continue Reading →Two brain-signaling molecules control how anemonefish dads care for their young and respond to nest intruders, researchers report in a new study. Because there are many similarities in brain structure between fish and humans, the findings offer insight into the fundamental nature of parental care, the scientists say. Source: Two hormones drive anemonefish fathering, aggression
Continue Reading →Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson’s disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae. Source: Parkinson's disease linked to gene targeted by blue-green algae toxin
Continue Reading →Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age — but most people eat proteins fairly unevenly throughout the day, new research has found. Source: A more balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss
Continue Reading →A review has found that fear about testing new treatments and possible side effects was the most common reason given by patients for not wanting to participate. Source: People fearful of taking part in vital clinical research
Continue Reading →Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially women who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to new research. Source: Not finding new goals post-retirement associated with greater cognitive decline
Continue Reading →Researchers have created a new, rubber-like material with a unique set of properties, which could act as a replacement for human tissue in medical procedures. The material has the potential to make a big difference to many people’s lives. Source: Nanostructured rubber-like material with optimal properties could replace human tissue
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