A new study by neuroscientists at the University of Oxford shows that mobile genetic elements that were active in the genomes of our ancestors could…
Many Male Breast Cancers Diagnosed Late, and Delays Can Be Lethal
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 — Breast cancer in men is rare. But because it’s not often suspected in men, diagnosis often comes only after a…
Olympic athletes should be mindful of their biological clocks
Biological clocks have sizeable effects on the performance of elite athletes. This conclusion was drawn by chronobiologists from the University of Groningen after studying the…
Dozens of Mammals May Be at Risk for Coronavirus Infection
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 — More than two dozen types of animals that are often in close contact with people may be at risk of…
Covid-19 intubation may be less risky than feared: study
Procedures like inserting or removing breathing tubes, which were thought to pose a serious danger of COVID-19 transmission to health workers, produce less aerosols than…
10-minute reduction in the daily time spent sitting and lying may be beneficial for cardiometabolic health
According to a recent study conducted in Oulu, Finland, even a short reduction in daily time spent in lying or sitting could have several cardiometabolic…
United Kingdom sees spike in coronavirus cases, second lockdown may be looming
Dr. Atlas provides his COVID vaccine ‘best case scenario’ Dr. Scott Atlas breaks down the best and worst case scenarios for a coronavirus vaccine and…
That COVID-19 baby boom might be more of a bust
When stay-at-home orders were announced in the spring, some people wryly speculated about a COVID-19 baby boom. Social media users even came up with a…
As schools reopen, will this be the least fit generation of schoolchildren ever?
Public health responses to the pandemic have focused on dealing with the coronavirus, but attention is now turning to the growing list of negative effects…
Could COVID-19 in wastewater be infectious?
Wastewater containing coronaviruses may be a serious threat, according to a new, global study led by researchers from the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research at…