COVID Breakthrough: New Potent Antiviral Against SARS-CoV-2, RSV and Other Respiratory RNA Viruses
Center for Translational Antiviral Research Reports Novel Drug Class with Activity Against SARS-CoV-2
Examining the neurotoxin from a black widow
The exact structure of the nerve poison was previously unclear
Seaweed Extract Stops COVID in Early Testing
Experiments suggest that ulvan, an extract from ulva, or "sea lettuce," may help fight COVID-19
Giant Study Finds Viagra Is Linked to Almost 70% Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
New research suggests Viagra associated with dramatically reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease
How bad is Omicron? Some clues are emerging, and they’re not encouraging
New variant appears to evade immunity and shows signs of being more transmissible
Natural Killer T Cells: In Breast Cancer, the Best Defense Is a Strong Offense
After pregnancy, breast cells call in specialized immune cells called Natural Killer T cells to prevent tumors from arising
Edison was right: Waking up right after drifting off to sleep can boost creativity
The state between wakefulness and sleep is a sweet spot for problem-solving
COVID-19 Breakthrough: Scientists Discover How the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evades Our Immune System
A discovery by researchers at the Texas A&M College of Medicine could lead to new therapies to prevent the virus from proliferating in the human body.
Primates vs Cobras: How Our Last Common Ancestor Built Venom Resistance After Long Evolutionary Arms Race
The last common ancestor of chimps, gorillas, and humans developed an increased resistance toward cobra venom, according to University of Queensland-led research.
Can Prozac treat COVID? Perhaps, but a related drug may be better
It’s early days yet. But here’s what we know so far.
A New Type of Omicron Has Now Emerged in Multiple Countries
A new version of the Omicron coronavirus variant was designated on Tuesday that experts say will be harder to track because of its genetics.
Daytime Eating May Cut Diabetes Risk in Night-Shift Workers
Daytime eating may help night-shift workers avoid having a misaligned internal circadian clock and impaired glucose tolerance
Coronavirus Attacks Fat Tissue, Study Says
The coronavirus infects fat cells and certain immune cells within body fat, creating an immune response that could lead to major damage, according to a recent preprint study.
Pollutants Tied to Changes in Ratio of Boys to Girls Born
Certain chemical pollutants were related to fewer boys being born compared with girls when researchers looked at data
Scientists Say We Should Rethink Moons as Planets... And Reinstate Pluto
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has a very strict definition of the word "planet".
Meat-eating dinosaurs were terrifyingly fast, footprints reveal
Theropod tracks provide a snapshot of dinosaurs' running speeds.
Legendary Flying Reptile: Fleshing Out the Bones of Quetzalcoatlus, Earth’s Largest Flier Ever
70 million-year-old fossils reveal unique walking behavior of this huge, heron-like pterosaur.
Dogs Understand an Average of 89 Unique Words And Phrases, New Research Shows
The way dogs have come to understand the nuances of human language is incredibly impressive for an animal that doesn't speak words itself.
Chicxulub Impact Occurred during Northern Spring or Summer: Study
Chicxulub impact occurred during boreal spring/summer, shortly after the spawning season for fish and most continental species.
When did scientists first warn humanity about climate change?
Scientists have known about climate change for a while.
Two Common Over-the-Counter Compounds Reduce COVID-19 Virus Replication by 99% in Early Testing
A pair of over-the-counter compounds has been found in preliminary tests to inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19, University of Florida Health researchers have found.
Great News: An mRNA Flu Vaccine Just Delivered Positive Phase 1 Trial Results
Based on the same technology used in its successful COVID-19 vaccine
We Just Got Closer to Understanding Why Asthma Might Protect From Brain Tumors
Neurologists in the United States think they have finally figured out why people with asthma seem to develop fewer brain tumors. The findings could one day help us develop better