Scientists develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
In a new study, researchers have developed a better, faster way to decontaminate N95 masks using ultraviolet light—potentially saving thousands of the sought-after masks...
Researchers find a new genetic cause of autism
A recent study from Northwestern University and elsewhere found a new genetic factor that leads the brain to grow fewer synapses at a critical...
This study finds a new way to treat severe inflammation
In a new study from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and elsewhere, researchers found have discovered an innovative way to dampen severe inflammation.
This uncovers a...
This study shows a new way to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a uniquely lethal disease, with an average survival rate of just six months after diagnosis. Doctors are in desperate need of...
This new method shows promise against deadliest brain tumor
In a new study, researchers found that innovative use of focused ultrasound showed promise against glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor, and could prove useful...
These three things may help prevent a second COVID-19 wave
In a new study, researchers found that individual behavior will have a big effect on preventing a large second wave of COVID-19 infections.
In fact,...
Women are overmedicated because drug dosage studies are done on men, study finds
Women are being widely overmedicated—and suffering excess side effects—because drug dosages are calculated based on studies done overwhelmingly on male subjects.
“These drugs are optimized...
Scientists develop low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients
In a new study, researchers have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for COVID-19 patients that is built around a ventilator bag usually found...
This common gut disease linked to doubling in dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is linked to a more than...
COVID-19: could the pandemic be controlled using existing vaccines like MMR or BCG?
The race is on to develop a vaccine that can protect us from the COVID-19 pandemic.
An impressive 115 vaccine candidates are currently being investigated,...