Scientists Uncover Immune Cells That May Help Those Suffering From Allergies and Asthma
Study opens up new path to research to fighting allergic diseases. The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably…
Study opens up new path to research to fighting allergic diseases. The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably…
Ophthalmologists encouraged to take extra precautions while working with patients who have conjunctivitis. A case of pink eye is now a reason to be tested…
Novel molecule targets a newly discovered opioid receptor with atypical properties and holds promise for alternative therapeutic strategies. Researchers at the Department of Infection and…
Astrobiologists join effort to develop treatments for COVID-19 patients. Astrobiologists supported in part by the NASA Astrobiology Program are applying their diverse skillset to the…
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found that some antivirals are useful for more than helping sick people…
Administering the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine could serve as a preventive measure to dampen septic inflammation associated with COVID-19 infection, say a team of…
UMass Amherst lab produces 3D prototype pieces for Holyoke design consultancy. In one of the latest COVID-19 response projects at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,…
A new study shows that residents of long-term care facilities with lower nurse staffing levels, poorer quality scores, and higher concentrations of disadvantaged residents suffer…
Nanoparticles cloaked in human lung cell membranes and human immune cell membranes can attract and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture, causing the virus…
Analysis of data from 16 groups of COVID-19 patients suggest ‘silent’ carriers may exacerbate efforts to stop spread of the disease. An extraordinary percentage of…
In the past weeks, there have been reports of tear gas being used to control crowds protesting the death of George Floyd, so questions have…
Neurological symptoms may appear before fever or cough. A new review of neurological symptoms of COVID-19 patients in current scientific literature reveals the disease poses…
It’s not just heavy drinking that’s a problem — even consuming alcohol within weekly low-risk drinking guidelines can result in hospitalization and death, according to…
Digital testing method could yield new information on virus, course of disease. “It’s like having your brain tickled through your nose.” “Longest five seconds of…
Cancer cells rewire their metabolism to compensate for a halt in fat production by importing more fat molecules from their environment. Knowing what cancer will…
Smoking high-potency marijuana concentrates boosts blood levels of THC more than twice as much as smoking conventional weed, but it doesn’t necessarily get you higher,…
Mathematical modeling shows that release from lockdown in two steps is optimal for society as a whole, while suddenly releasing everyone is a high-risk strategy….
Researchers have discovered a new set of signals that cells send and receive to prompt one type of fat cell to convert fat into heat….