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A striking new case study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases illustrates just how pervasive SARS-CoV-2 aerosol transmission can be, describing a trio of infections in a Taiwan quarantine hotel with the virus likely traveling through … Continue reading Study tracks airborne spread of COVID between different hotel floors
A new paper in the journal JAMA Oncology has reported the results of a decade-long Phase 1 human trial testing an experimental breast cancer vaccine. The novel treatment was found to be “very safe” and a larger Phase 2 trial is now underway testing eff… Continue reading Experimental breast cancer vaccine passes first human trials
The Urban Photo Awards delivers a reliably eccentric assortment of images focusing on the strange sights of city life. This year’s winners feature gun collections, howling dogs and uncanny COVID restrictions.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Techn… Continue reading Uncanny visions in the 2022 Urban Photo Awards
It’s been a rough week for nose-pickers around the world, with a torrent of news headlines loudly declaring “scary evidence” has been found showing Alzheimer’s disease is linked with a bit of finger-based nasal exploration. Turns out this link comes from a deeply speculative press release and, according to several neuroscientists New Atlas contacted, is “extremely unlikely.”
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Infections, Bacteria
Continue reading Don’t worry – Picking your nose doesn’t cause Alzheimer’s disease
After decades of research a long-awaited vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may finally be here. Preliminary Phase 3 data has revealed maternal immunization with a new vaccine delivered extraordinary protection from severe disease in bab… Continue reading “Remarkable” results for new maternal RSV vaccine in Phase 3 trial
New research suggests that around one-third of people suffering from COVID-19 could experience a rebound in symptoms several days after initially recovering. The research, looking at untreated COVID patients, follows growing reports of disease recurren… Continue reading COVID symptoms can rebound in up to one-third of untreated people
Researchers have discovered a unique type of fat molecule in the brain may have anti-inflammatory effects and play a crucial role in preventing age-related neurological disease. Animal studies demonstrate levels of the molecule decline with age and their absence could contribute to brain inflammation associated with age-related neurodegeneration.
Category: Science
Tags: Brain, Neuroscience, The Immune System, Inflammatory, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Aging, Salk Institute
Continue reading Declining anti-inflammatory molecules may play key role in brain aging
This year’s Landscape Photographer of the Year winners have been announced, with the collection celebrating mist-covered windmills, lightning-sparked nightscapes, and a rainbow arcing over a dragon’s back.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, Technolo… Continue reading Breathtaking snaps from the Landscape Photographer of the Year awards
New results from a clinical trial lasting over a year have shown playing crossword puzzles may be more effective at slowing age-related cognitive decline than modern video games specifically developed to improve memory.Continue ReadingCategory: Health … Continue reading Crosswords beat video games in slowing onset of dementia
The year is 2035. The weekend is looming. You’re thinking maybe some fun down at the beach with friends is on the cards. It’s not really looking like an alcohol-fueled gathering so instead of going to the liquor store you swing by a psychedelic clinic … Continue reading The ideological war at the heart of the psychedelic renaissance