Margaret Davis

Polypeptide Nanoparticle Adapts to Gene Therapy Cargo for More Efficient Delivery System

06.11.2021 05:20 AM

Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle vector made from polypeptide-based materials that are adaptable to various therapies, including gene therapy, for a more effective delivery system.

CDC Warns Parents with Babies and Small Children as RSV Starts Spreading Across the South

06.11.2021 03:25 AM

The southern part of the US has seen an increased rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which led the CDC to issue a warning to be alert for the virus and broader testing.

How Do Women in Coma Give Birth? Italian Woman Wakes Up After 10 Months and Discovers She Has a Baby Girl

06.11.2021 01:15 AM

Italian first-time mother Cristina Rosi has awoken after being in a coma for ten months. She wakes up to find that she has given birth to a baby girl.

Heart Transplants Success Has No Age Limit: 70 Years and Older Have Similar Survival Rate As Younger Patients

06.10.2021 22:46 PM

Success rates in heart transplant surgery has no age barrier, and that advanced age should not prevent people from being considered as candidates for heart transplant surgery.

Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 Ways to Support Gut Health and Protect the Digestive System

06.10.2021 07:20 AM

Managing stress and anxiety is the key to managing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Here are more ways to support gut health.

Is It Possible to Change Earth's and Moon's Orbit to Fight Climate Change?

06.10.2021 05:15 AM

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) wants to know if the US Forest Service could change the orbit of the Moon and Earth to solve climate change. Whether he was serious or not, NASA says that a shift in the orbit could have short-term and long-term impacts on the climate.

Dengue Fever Cut Down by 77% With Groundbreaking Bacteria-Armed Mosquitoes

06.10.2021 04:20 AM

Mosquitoes infected with a strain of Wolbachia, a virus-fighting bacteria, curbed dengue fever by around 77% in a trial in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.

Face Masks Proven Effective: Reduce Flow of Particles When Breathing, Talking, Coughing Even With Side Gaps

06.10.2021 03:41 AM

A study confirms that face masks can prevent expired particles produced when breathing, talking, coughing, and sneezing from spreading despite small gaps on the side.

Unmedicated, Untreated Mental Illness Blamed for US Mass Shootings

06.10.2021 02:50 AM

Initial analysis of medical evidence suggests that most perpetrators of mass shootings had mental illnesses that were unmedicated and untreated. Researchers noted that mental illness does not cause most mass shootings.

Women are Closing in the Gap With Men in Risky Drinking Habits, But Tend to Feel Adverse Health Effects Quickly

06.09.2021 07:57 AM

More women are engaging in risky drinking habits, closing in the gap with men. A study showed that women tend to also suffer health consequences of alcohol more quickly than the opposite sex.

Excessive Coffee Intake Increases Risk of Developing Blinding Eye Disorder

06.09.2021 06:02 AM

A study reveals that too much coffee may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, and more than three-fold for those with a genetic predisposition for the blinding eye disorder.

Brain Activation Underlying Adolescent Development Might Explain Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders in Adulthood

06.09.2021 03:57 AM

The largest longitudinal study on brain activation that underlies adolescent development reveals cognitive function maps that might help explain risk factors for mental and physical health challenges in adulthood.

Aurora Borealis: Scientists Solved Final Mystery of the Origins of the Northern Lights

06.09.2021 02:01 AM

Scientists have finally solved the final mystery surrounding the origins of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, which involves particles surfing in waves.

Australia's Largest Dinosaur Ever Found Joins the Elite Group of Titanosaurs Only Found in South America

06.08.2021 23:33 PM

Scientists confirm the largest dinosaur ever found in Australia. It is as tall as a two-story building and as long as a basketball court.

Adolescents Who Stopped Studying Math After 16 Are at Greater Disadvantage in Cognitive Development

06.08.2021 06:10 AM

A new study suggests that adolescents who stop studying math after 16 show reduced levels of a critical chemical in the brain that is responsible for cognitive development, leaving them at a disadvantage.

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Now Reaches 50% Higher Than the Start of Industrial Revolution

06.08.2021 05:50 AM

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have reached another alarming milestone as it reaches 50% higher compared to the beginning of industrial revolution when the burning of fossil fuels was a thing.

People With Type 1 Diabetes Are Six Times More Likely to Develop Dementia Later in Life

06.08.2021 03:28 AM

A new study reveals that type 1 diabetes patients are six times more likely to develop dementia, specifically those who suffer from hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Protect Your Skin from UV Rays Even When on Staycation, Experts Warn As Warmer Weather Is Expected to Peak This Week

06.08.2021 00:58 AM

Warmer weather is expected to peak this week in the UK and experts advise the public to use sunscreen to protect their skin from harmful UV rays even when staying inside the house.

Fireball Over Brazil Might Have Interstellar Origins, The Third Ever to Pass Through the Solar System

06.07.2021 23:38 PM

The fireball meteor that passed through Brazil on May 30 is believed to have come from outside the Solar System. This is the third interstellar object discovered after Oumuamua & Comet 2I/Borisov.

'Sea Snot' in Turkey Killing Marmara Sea: How It Endangers Both Humans, Marine Ecosystem

06.07.2021 08:21 AM

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to solve the thick sea snot that is covering the Sea of Marmara and killing marine life and the fishing industry.

Eliminating Left Turns Will Make City Driving Safer, Save Fuel and Carbon Emissions

06.07.2021 06:34 AM

UPS changed routes by avoiding left turns to reduce travel times, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions. A Penn State transportation engineering professor believes that adapting this method will promote a safer city driving experience.

Oldest Male Chimpanzee in the US Dies at 63: How Long Can Chimps Live?

06.07.2021 05:10 AM

Cobby, the oldest male chimpanzee in the US, passed away on May 5 at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. He is said to be a “charismatic and compassionate leader” of his troop in the zoo.

False Positives in COVID-19 Test Are Alarming, What Causes It?

06.07.2021 00:50 AM

False positives could happen even with the RT-PCR test, which is considered the gold standard for testing COVID-19. So what causes a false positive and how often does it happens?

Black Fungus Study Revealed Uncontrolled Diabetes and Improper Steroid Use Caused the Deadly Fungi on COVID-19 Patients

06.06.2021 22:12 PM

A multi-center study in India about the black fungus affecting COVID-19 patients shows the reason behind the increased cases of the deadly fungi, which was observed even during the first wave of the pandemic.

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Ship Docks at ISS: New Solar Arrays, Fresh Experiment Supplies Onboard

06.05.2021 11:16 AM

There are now two SpaceX Dragon spacecraft aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after the CRS-22 mission recently docked delivering new solar arrays and research experiment supplies.

COVID-19 Gene Protection First Evidence Discovered! This Genetic Link Prevents Some Patients from Getting Sick

06.05.2021 08:07 AM

Researchers from Newcastle University, UK found gene protection from COVID-19, making some infected patients asymptomatic from the infection.

Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse 2021: Where and How to Watch This Rare Event

06.05.2021 07:00 AM

The "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse this 2021 is set to happen on Thursday, June 10. Here are the best places to fully see this annular solar eclipse.

Seven-Hour Spacewalk of Two Cosmonauts Part of ISS Preparation for Arrival of New Russian Module

06.04.2021 04:36 AM

Two cosmonauts have ended their seven-hour spacewalk on the International Space Station in preparation for the arrival of the Russian module on the ISS.

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Sends Glow-in-the-Dark Baby Squids to the ISS for NASA Space Experiments

06.04.2021 01:38 AM

SpaceX has launched glow-in-the-dark baby squids and tardigrades into the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a cargo resupply mission in support of NASA's space experiments.

AstraZeneca's Olaparib Pill Reduced Risk of Recurrence in Early Stage, Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancers

06.03.2021 22:52 PM

A study reveals that adjuvant olaparib could help keep breast cancer at bay after initial treatment and help breast cancer patients live longer without the disease.