Can you mix and match COVID-19 vaccine brands?
In the United States, three vaccines were granted emergency use authorization against the COVID-19 virus between December 2020 and February…
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Preliminary results of using CBD to inhibit SARS-CoV-2
Early, non-peer reviewed results suggest the possibility that CBD inhibits the virus that causes COVID-19 but in cell culture. Whether this…
Repurposing an ADHD Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent clinical trial suggests new promise for the use of an ADHD drug, atomoxetine, in reducing biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s…
New lab technique improves how we study the microbiome
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by…
Conspiracy theorists with science knowledge less likely believe Flat Earth
A group of scientists who study science communication at Texas Tech University wanted to understand more about the people who accept the…
Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?
Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…
How do we reduce toxic byproducts of washing lettuce?
Chlorine sanitizers used in the produce industry makes some byproducts in spent wash water that are not super healthy for us. These…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are way older than penicillin
Remember the classic chases where Wile E. Coyote tries to catch Roadrunner but is often outsmarted? It turns out that bacteria have to…
The ancient Mayan practice of dental modification
Today, dentists attach orthodontic devices to people’s teeth, like braces and crowns, for health reasons. During the early Preclassic…
Could there be ice in caves on Mars?
Based on visual and theoretical evidence, astronomers think that Mars has ice in caves that were carved out by volcanic activity. Spacecraft…