While the focus has been largely on vaccines, you might have also heard Pfizer is trialing a pill to treat COVID-19. It almost sounds too good to be true. Indeed, the results are very preliminary — but it’s a promising approach. Where most antiviral agents we’ve tried to treat COVID-19 target the inflammatory and immune response…
“We observed that representations of social information extracted form visual scenes are formed in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex: based on their distinctiveness we are able to predict individual variations in agreeableness,” researchers say. “The present finding reveals the link between neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying this specific personality trait.” Are you empathic, generous, and altruistic?…
Scientists look to untangle the mysteries of antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in search of better tests and possible cures. Credit: Fujita Health University Scientists perform the first detailed analysis of different antibodies produced by COVID patients to various parts of SARS-CoV-2. Blood tests to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
A composite image of the supernova 1E0102.2-7219 contains X-rays from Chandra (blue and purple), visible light data from VLT’s MUSE instrument (bright red), and additional data from Hubble (dark red and green). A neutron star, the ultra dense core of a massive star that collapses and undergoes a supernova explosion, is found at its center.…
Spores of the fungus that causes Coffee Wilt Disease. Credit: CABI Researchers have re-animated specimens of a fungus that causes coffee wilt to discover how the disease evolved and how its spread can be prevented. Coffee Wilt Disease is caused by a fungus that has led to devastating outbreaks since the 1920s in sub-Saharan Africa,…
FILE PHOTO: Mead Johnson’s product Enfamil baby formula are displayed on a store shelf in New York. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image:
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The first cruise ship of the summer season departs from Venice. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image:
Venice residents hold a protest to demand an end to cruise ships passing through the lagoon city. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image:
Venice residents hold a protest to demand an end to cruise ships passing through the lagoon city. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image:
