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…
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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…
Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife
Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…
Why are diabetics at an increased risk of infection?
People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1…
Can genes predict how severe your COVID-19 case would be?
A type of coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease called COVID-19. This disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and made a…
Tonga super eruption reached unexpected heights
On January 15th, 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai violently erupted, spewing an immense plume of ash and gas into…
New device converts mechanical energy into light
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…