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29
Nov
COVID-19: The spike protein is no longer the only target
The novel coronavirus pandemic has upended life as we know it. With the emergence of COVID-19, the world is faced with a new and deadly...
29
Nov
Wild primate study ties importance of social environment to molecular markers of age in the brain
A new study has found that the social environment is linked to molecular markers of age in the brain. The study, conducted on wild prim...
29
Nov
Bloating common issue among Americans
Bloating, or the build-up of gas in the stomach, is a common issue among Americans. The Mayo Clinic defines bloating as “the sensation ...
29
Nov
Novel nanoparticles deliver innovative cancer chemoimmunotherapy
Cancer chemoimmunotherapy is an emerging field of cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight tumor cells. Na...
28
Nov
Lose weight fast this winter by drinking two warm drinks ‘in the afternoon’ – ‘it helps’
Looking to shed some pounds? You're not alone! According to the CDC, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. That number has been...
28
Nov
COVID-19 vaccine gives substantial protection against reinfection, study finds
COVID-19 vaccine provides 'substantial protection' against reinfection for at least three months, study finds
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVI...
28
Nov
525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolution
In 1848, a quarryman in Scotland uncovered the fossilized remains of an ancient creature. Named after the Greek mythological figure for...
28
Nov
New insight into how long-banned chemicals (PCBs) unleash their toxicity inside the body
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals that are resistant to environmental degradation and can remain in the environment fo...
28
Nov
Study challenges ‘good’ cholesterol’s role in universally predicting heart disease risk
According to a new study, cholesterol may not be as good of a predictor of heart disease risk as previously thought. The study, which w...
27
Nov
Effects of protein intake from an energy-restricted diet on the skeletal muscle composition of overweight and obese rats
In a study recently published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers from the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences a...