The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise
Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.
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A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19
Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…
Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…
New genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could…
Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality
Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…
How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?
Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…
Are honey bees on the decline?
Scientists have observed lab honey bees are living 50% shorter lives than they were 50 years ago. As a result, commercial beehives and honey…
Researchers link the Epstein-Barr virus to Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists showed that proteins in the blood and spinal fluid of patients with MS mimic proteins found in the Epstein-Barr virus.
Models can predict new treatments for pneumonia
Scientists designed a mathematical model to replicate how specialized viruses called bacteriophages can treat mice with pneumonia. This…