Oxytocin Hormone – Widely Used as an Autism Treatment – Shows No Benefit
Multicenter study finds that oxytocin was safe, but ineffective at boosting social skills among children with autism. Oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that acts as…
Duke University Medical Center
Antibody-Disease Enhancement (ADE) of COVID-19 Does Not Appear To Occur in Animal Models
In the fight against viruses, antibodies have the potential to either block infection or enable infection and make the disease worse, leading to concern about…
Evolution of Pandemic Coronavirus Outlines Path From Animals to Humans – Highlights Future Danger
The virus’s ability to change makes it likely that new human coronaviruses will arise. A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
Flavoring Ingredient in E-Cigarettes Exceeds Safety Levels
Although banned as a food additive, pulegone is unregulated in tobacco products. A potential carcinogen that has been banned as a food additive is present…
Brain Damage From Adolescent Alcohol Exposure in Rats Reversed by Alzheimer’s Drug
Results offer clues to how adolescent binge drinking changes learning and memory in young adults. A drug used to slow cognitive decline in adults with…