In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers explored the role of the minor intron-containing gene (MIG)-encoded proteins (MIG-Ps) depending on minor…
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Method for detecting waves of COVID-19 infections can shape critical public health decisions during a pandemic
A method that combines case investigation data from local health departments and hospitalizations records from local institutions allows for the objective detection of new waves…
Both types of THC get you high—so why is only one illegal?
One is an illegal drug found in marijuana while the other is marketed as a safe herbal alternative. But the claimed differences between them aren’t…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, but the drugmaker says…
Study takes major step in pursuit of HIV cure
For around 40 years, scientists all over the world have been unsuccessfully trying to find a cure for HIV, but now a team of researchers…
Stem cell study reveals how neurons from PTSD patients react to stress
Stem cell-derived neurons from combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) react differently to a stress hormone than those from veterans without PTSD, a finding…
Nearly half of parents have leftover prescription medications at home
Many children live in homes with unused prescription drugs and expired medications, a new national poll suggests. Nearly half of parents say they have leftover…
Twins born with DIFFERENT skin colours after growing in separate wombs
The twins born with DIFFERENT skin colours… and they grew in separate wombs! Woman had twins that grew in separate wombs — a one in…
Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll
When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa is worried about making rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes holds off on filling his blood pressure medication. “If…
What is the efficacy of bioelectronic masks for the detection of respiratory infectious diseases like COVID-19?
In a recent study published in the Matter journal, researchers demonstrated the detection of respiratory infectious diseases using bioelectronic masks. Study: Wearable bioelectronic masks for…