Although most people who recovered from COVID-19 had low levels of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in their blood, researchers identified potent infection-blocking antibodies.
Specific gut bacteria influenced eating decisions in worms by affecting their response to odors. The findings give insight into one way gut microbes may affect behavior.
May 5, 2020 —
African American men and women who had severe sleep apnea or other disrupted sleep patterns had higher blood sugar levels than those who slept normally.
May 5, 2020 —
Researchers linked new regions of the genome to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, suggesting new avenues to explore for a better understanding of the disease.
May 5, 2020 —
A robotic system to rapidly test the absorption of drugs in the small intestine could help speed the development and testing of oral medications.
April 28, 2020 —
A study highlighting the enduring nature of early temperament suggests ways to identify those most at risk for developing anxiety and depression later in life.
April 28, 2020 —
Researchers reprogrammed skin cells into light-sensing eye cells that restored sight in mice. The technique may lead to new approaches for modeling and treating eye diseases.
April 28, 2020 —
Blocking an enzyme called TET1 protected mice against the development of osteoarthritis and cells from people with osteoarthritis from gene changes that help drive the disease.
April 21, 2020 —
Reductions in sulfur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants were associated with fewer local hospitalizations and emergency department visits due to asthma.
April 21, 2020 —
Researchers found that dopamine can modify the structure that DNA is packed into and alter gene expression following cocaine exposure.
