Newest Science News Blog 20200907

Swine flu vaccination in pregnant women did not increase risk of autism in offspring
Large study refutes any association of flu vaccination with autism-spectrum disorder in the offspring.
Dodder uses the flowering signal of its host plant to flower
The plant parasite eavesdrops on its host and uses the host's mobile floral stimulus for timing its own flowering
Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet
Specific fungi in the gut associated with Alzheimer's and in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be beneficially altered by eating a modified Mediterranean diet
Why Blood Clots Are a Major Problem in Severe Covid-19
Out-of-control clotting can endanger some patients even after the virus has gone. Researchers are trying to understand the problem and how to treat it.
True holographic movie is within grasp
Researchers produce dynamic holographic projection using 'metasurface' material
Common medicine used to treat gout found to prevent progression of coronary disease
International study published in New England Journal of Medicine by Perth researchers
Strokes in babies are surprisingly common; here's how the body rushes to the rescue
Shedding light on how the brain's immune defenses respond to strokes that strike one in 4,000 babies in the first month of life.
Your paper notebook could become your next tablet
New technology can help transform paper sheets from a notebook into a music player interface
New Drug Combo for ALS Slows Decline in Small Clinical Study
After six months, patients with fast-progressing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who had received the experimental treatment had less loss of function than those who received a placebo.
Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells
Honeybee venom rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells
Elderly people protected against respiratory infections by BCG vaccine
However, the effect of the vaccine specifically against COVID-19 has not been demonstrated
Handgrip strength shown to identify people at high risk of type 2 diabetes
Findings demonstrate handgrip strength could be a cost-effective early screening tool
Using tattoo ink to find cancer
Researchers have discovered how commonly used coloring agents such as tattoo inks and food dyes could help improve cancer detection
California Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market
California is poised to become the first state to develop its own line of generic drugs
An unprecedented discovery of cell fusion
Researchers uncover how microbial cells from two different species combine to form hybrid cells
Has Earth's oxygen rusted the Moon for billions of years?
Hematite has been discovered at high latitudes on the Moon
How to spot patients most likely to die from blood infections
Unprecedented analysis of proteins and metabolites in patient serum provides new biomarkers associated with a patient's risk of dying from Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
True size of prehistoric mega-shark finally revealed
New study has revealed the size of the rest of its body
Homo heidelbergensis was Extremely Resourceful, New Research Shows
New research pieces together the activities and movements of a group of Homo heidelbergensis
Evidence slowly building for long-term heart problems post-COVID-19
While there are anecdotes aplenty, there's also some solid science behind the worries.
The evidence is in. WHO says corticosteroids really do save lives of people critically ill with COVID-19
Readily available drugs, which dampen the runaway inflammatory response in patients severely ill with COVID-19, save lives, according to evidence released this week.
Common cold combats influenza
As the flu season approaches, a strained public health system may have a surprising ally -- the common cold virus.
Scientists develop new compound which kills both types of antibiotic resistant superbugs
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new compound that is able to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children's hearts
'Immense inflammation' causing cardiac blood vessel dilation
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
Anticholinergic medications are used for many conditions but might also accelerate cognitive decline, especially in older persons with biological or genetic risk factors
Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?
Research may have an impact on the chances of success of a specific treatment

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