Suspicions grow that nanoparticles in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trigger rare allergic reactions
May be due to a compound in the packaging of the messenger RNA (mRNA) that forms the vaccine’s main ingredient
The Achilles' heel of cancer stem cells
Protein that regulates stem cell genes found in cancer stem cells
Ancient European Hunters Carved Human Bones Into Weapons
Scientists suggest 10,000-year-old barbed points washed up on Dutch beaches were made for cultural reasons
Prostate cancer regulator plays role in COVID-19, providing a promising treatment lead
Clinical trials underway are testing whether drugs that target the androgen receptor -- successful in controlling prostate cancer -- could also work against the coronavirus
Food trade with South Asia revealed by Near East food remains
Exotic Asian spices such as turmeric and fruits like the banana had already reached the Mediterranean more than 3000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.
COVID immunity lasts up to 8 months, new data reveals
Real hope for longevity of COVID vaccinations
Reston ebolavirus spreads efficiently in pigs
Should be considered a livestock pathogen with potential to affect other mammals, including people
Even after long-term exposure, bionic touch does not remap the brain
A new study of people with amputations who used a bionic hand for over one year highlights future challenges for developing realistic prosthetic devices
Doctors heard music when checking a man's pulse. Here's why.
The music was playing loud and clear, as if someone had turned on a radio.
First Mariana Islanders Came from Philippines, New Study Shows
Moreover, they are closely related to ancient humans from Vanuatu and Tonga
New research highlights the importance of the thymus in successful pregnancies
Findings reveal important changes that occur in the thymus to prevent miscarriages and gestational diabetes
What does 'do not resuscitate' mean? Varying interpretations may affect patient care, reports American Journal of Nursing
Nurses report significant variations in the way DNR orders are perceived or acted on in clinical practice
Where Have All the Ammonites Gone?
They went extinct 66 million years ago. But the more interesting question is why?
Sex Differences in Death After Stroke
Women were 39% more likely to die by 1 year after a first stroke.
Pharmaceuticals roundup 2020
Alongside the race for Covid-19 treatments and vaccines, the industry has maintained momentum
Tsunami May Have Seeded a Fungal Outbreak in Pacific Northwest
A bold hypothesis could account for the perplexing presence of multiple fungi
Pain-sensing neurons mobilize blood stem cells from bone marrow
Pain-sensing nerve cells can mobilize blood stem cells in mice, with a component of chilli peppers being one stimulus. The finding holds the promise of improving procedures for stem-cell transplantation.
The Most Common Pain Relief Drug in The World Has Been Linked to Risk-Taking Behaviour
The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide could be doing a lot more than simply taking the edge off your headache
New drug offers hope for thousands with cystic fibrosis
There were fears for patients with the lung disease as Covid-19 emerged but new treatments have shown remarkable benefits
Mysterious asteroid the size of a dwarf planet is lurking in our solar system
Where did this strange meteorite come from?
Dig of Pompeii Fast-food Place Reveals Tastes
A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.
AstraZeneca's vaccine is expected to work on new COVID-19 strains, says CEO
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says his company's COVID-19 vaccine "should remain effective" against mutated virus strains, reports The Sunday Times.
CCenturies-Long Timeline of Smallpox Records Shows How a Fatal Disease Is Eliminated
Amidst a global pandemic, researchers are looking back in time at the only human disease we've ever successfully eradicated.