MEDICINE & HEALTH

Rare Four-Stranded DNA Unraveled for the First Time

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.12.2021 05:00 AM

DNA can sometimes form a four quadruple-helix rather than the usual double helix. Scientists are looking into this rare quadruple-helix to find its connection to diseases, such as cancer.

Researchers Investigate Link Between COVID-19 Severity and Gut Bacteria

01.12.2021 02:50 AM

First-of-its-kind research recently examined the link between the severity of COVID-19 and the gut microbiome.

Science Times - 6 Months After COVID-19 Infection, 76% of Patients Still Experience Symptoms—Study

76% of Patients Report COVID-19 Symptoms Still Persist Six Months After Infection

01.12.2021 00:28 AM

People hospitalized because of COVID-19 still experience at least one of the symptoms even after six months from contracting the virus.

Science Times - Covid-19 Mass Vaccination Site Opens At ExCel Centre

Myth Debunked: COVID-19 Vaccines Cannot Alter a Person’s DNA

01.11.2021 23:55 PM

mRNA vaccines simply cannot alter a person's DNA, which, for some who hope for this as a "chance for superpowers," will occur as a disappointment.

New Female Gorilla Causes A Stir at London Zoo

Gorillas in San Diego Zoo Test Positive for COVID-19

01.11.2021 22:29 PM

With reported COVID-19 infection, gorillas at the San Diego Zoo became the world's first non-human primates infected by the virus.

Science Times - New Study Reveals Evolution of Sleep Prior to That of Brains

Study Reveals Sleep Evolved Ahead of Brain Evolution

01.11.2021 21:00 PM

Researchers of a new study recently identified a state akin to sleep in a tiny, freshwater animal, also known as "hydra," which has simple anatomy and doesn't have a brain.

Cancer Cells Also Hibernate Like Bears to Survive Chemotherapy

01.11.2021 04:40 AM

Cancer cells have adapted hibernation, an ancient evolutionary survival mechanism, in which they transform into sluggish, slow dividing cells to evade the harsh chemotherapy.

E-Cigarette Vapor Can Trigger Gut Inflammation, New Research Suggests

01.11.2021 02:20 AM

A new study revealed that e-cigarette vapor alone could trigger gut inflammation and increases the risk for other serious health conditions.

Georgia Gov. Kemp Visits Chatham County Health Department As First Covid Vaccinations Are Administered

COVID-19 Vaccine's Second Dose May Cause Side Effects

01.10.2021 23:11 PM

The health care workers to receive the coronavirus vaccine are having their second doses. The vaccine's second dose is more likely to cause side effects.

Why Chasing Happiness Is Not a Good Idea

01.10.2021 21:48 PM

Several studies suggest that pursuing happiness may be counterproductive, making people more lonely and sad rather than happy.

Grey-Headed Flying Foxes To Be Relocated From Royal Botanic Gardens

French Man Dies From Rabies After Contracting Bat Virus

01.09.2021 23:15 PM

A man in France dies of rare viral rabies after being bitten or scratched by a bat. Experts say he was infected with a bat virus.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

01.09.2021 22:40 PM

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

Coronavirus Testing Site Set Up At FedEx Field In Landover, Maryland

New COVID-19 Mutations: Here's What We Know About the Strain So Far

01.09.2021 21:46 PM

An additional mutation in the coronavirus spike protein may help it elude the detection of antibodies. Scientists are researching more about the British and African COVID-19 strain.

Science Times - UK Aims For 2 Million Vaccinations Per Week

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy in Newly Detected UK and South Africa Variants

01.09.2021 01:10 AM

An early study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer works against a key mutation detected in variants of the virus in the United Kingdom and South Africa, which are spreading faster compared to the original strain.