Ancient mantis-man petroglyph discovered in Iran
A unique rock carving found in the Teymareh rock art site (Khomein county) in Central Iran with six limbs has been described as part man, part mantis.
Johns Hopkins Experts Are Trying a Clever Antibody Method From The 1890s on COVID-19
Viral antibodies, in the blood serum of patients who have recovered could be injected into other people
Parkinson's disease linked to gene targeted by blue-green algae toxin
Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson's disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.
Newly discovered ‘magic methyl’ reaction could turbocharge the potency of some drugs
A new catalyst replaces a hydrogen atom with a methyl group, which can dramatically increase a drug's potency.
New study reveals early evolution of cortex
Pushing the birth of the cortex back in time by some 300 million years to over 500 million years ago
New Evidence Shows How COVID-19 Has Affected Global Air Pollution
It's very likely that the lives saved locally from the reduction in pollution exceed COVID-19 deaths in China
Coronavirus Stays in Aerosols for Hours, on Surfaces for Days
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, remains viable in aerosols for hours and on surfaces for days, according to a new study.
Common anti-parasite treatments used on cattle have devastating impacts on wildlife
Experts have stressed an urgent need to find alternatives to wormers and anti-ectoparasitic products used widely on cattle
China says Japan-developed drug Avigan works against coronavirus
Positive reception by Chinese government contrasts with reservations in Japan
When fish gave us the finger: this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand
When did fish evolve into tetrapods and crawl out of the water
Oldest modern bird fossil looks like a duck from the back and a chicken from the front
New fossil has clear characteristics of modern land and waterfowl
Scorpion venom shows promise for treating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Investigational drug reverses motor deficits in pre-clinical models, even administered one month after birth
'Sushi parasites' have increased 283-fold in past 40 years
The next time you eat sashimi, nigiri or other forms of raw fish, consider doing a quick check for worms.
Digestive Symptoms Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Patients GI symptoms admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19 more likely to have severe disease than patients without GI symptoms
New oral vaccine urgently needed to prevent further outbreak of mutant polio
A new oral polio vaccine is needed to address an outbreak of paralytic polio.
SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Has Natural Origin: Study
An analysis of the genomes of SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19 disease, and related coronaviruses found no evidence that the virus was made in a laboratory or otherwise engineered.
Celebrity Suicide: 'Clear and Compelling' Contagion Effect
Media reports of celebrity suicides are associated with a "clear and compelling" increase in suicide rates in the general population, new research shows.
Ibuprofen And COVID-19 Symptoms: Here's What You Need to Know
There's been some confusion recently on whether we should or shouldn't take ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19
Why Warmer Weather Probably Won’t Stop COVID-19
Yes, most infectious diseases are seasonal. But waiting for COVID-19 to wane on its own is a bad idea
Newfound Comet ATLAS is getting really bright, really fast
For years, amateur astronomers have been waiting for a bright, naked-eye comet to pass by Earth - and finally, such an object may have arrived.
Supercomputer finds 77 drugs that could halt coronavirus spread
The ultra-powerful IBM supercomputer Summit has identified 77 compounds that could help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
FDA Just Approved a Rapid Coronavirus Test That Can Diagnose COVID-19 in 45 Minutes
The test can detect the novel coronavirus within 45 minutes, and can be processed by providers without training
WHO launches global megatrial of the four most promising coronavirus treatments
A drug combo already used against HIV. A malaria treatment first tested during World War II. A new antiviral whose promise against Ebola fizzled last year.
New promise for universal blood transfusions
Scientists create blood cells that could be friendly to all.
As Coronavirus Looms, Mask Shortage Gives Rise to Promising Approach
Surgical masks are supposed to be used just once. But doctors in Nebraska are attempting a novel experiment as gear shortages arise.
Sudden Loss of Smell Could Indicate 'Hidden Carriers' of Coronavirus, Say UK Experts
A sudden loss of smell - known as anosmia or hyposmia - could be a symptom of the coronavirus
Loss of sense of smell as marker of COVID-19 infection
Loss of sense of smell as marker of COVID-19 infection