How does COVID-19 impact gut health?
Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.
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Tornado winds are strongest closest to the ground
Researchers from the University of Illinois compiled ground-level tornado wind speeds from more than 70 tornadoes over 30 years. They found…
How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?
Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…
Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?
Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…
Did lightning provide food for life’s beginning?
Lightning bolts can be deadly or destructive, but some researchers propose they might also have supplied essential elements for the first…
Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems
Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.
Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…
New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy
Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.
Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.