The COVID-19 virus manipulates host cell RNA to shut down the immune system
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, uses a sophisticated tactic to evade the human body’s defense…
mRNA revitalizes aging immune systems—the liver as a fountain of youth
Can the weakened immune systems of older individuals be rejuvenated? Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the HI-STEM* institute, and the Broad Institute have demonstrated that this is…
Teens who play video games with gambling-like elements more likely to start real betting
Young people who play video games with “gambling-like” elements – such as buying loot boxes or in-game items – are more likely to go on to gamble with real money.…
Antibody-drug conjugates emerge as potent anti-tumor agents for gynecological cancers
Gynecological cancers, primarily cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancer, continue to be a significant threat to women’s health worldwide. While surgery and chemotherapy are the current standard treatment, patients often face…
Shining a light on pre-menopausal female exercise science
Women are constantly overwhelmed with diet, health and lifestyle advice, yet are rarely the sole focus of exercise science research. A new University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study…
Protecting infants against respiratory syncytial virus this winter — ECDC issues advice
As several European countries are currently detecting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, ECDC issues rapid scientific advice for policymakers and public health authorities on ways to mitigate the impact of…
WHO issues first global guideline on infertility
The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and…
Untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson’s
New research reveals that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However, they can significantly reduce the risk by improving the quality of…
Grocery store records reveal London food deserts
A new study identified large clusters of food deserts, where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food, in East London—particularly Newham, Redbridge, and Barking and Dagenham—and in parts of…
Why your daily walk might not work as well if you’re on metformin
A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise. That is the conclusion of a Rutgers-led study published in The…