Americans likely to attend large holiday gatherings despite COVID-19, survey finds

A new national survey finds that although a majority of Americans plan to take precautions at…

Repeated small blasts put military, law enforcement at risk for brain injury

Military and law-enforcement personnel repeatedly exposed to low-level blasts have significant brain changes – including an…

Landslide along Alaskan fjord could trigger tsunami

Scientists noted that the slope on Barry Arm fjord on Prince William Sound in southeastern Alaska…

Researchers create artificial cell organelles for biotechnology

In a new study, researchers have succeeded in creating artificial cell organelles and using them for…

The Strategic Stockpile failed; experts propose new approach to emergency preparedness

A new analysis of the United States government’s response to COVID-19 highlights myriad problems with an…

Rats are capable of transmitting hantavirus

Researchers have confirmed Germany’s first-ever case of animal-to-human transmission involving a specific species of virus known…

This tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo breaks down in 60 days

Scientists have designed a set of ‘green’ tableware made from sugarcane and bamboo that doesn’t sacrifice…

Researchers simulate privacy leaks in functional genomics studies

Researchers demonstrate that it’s possible to de-identify raw functional genomics data to ensure patient privacy. They…

Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients, study suggests

Researchers have completed a clinical trial suggesting that the antidepressant drug fluvoxamine may help prevent deterioration…

Children born extremely preterm are more likely to be diagnosed with depression

A study using extensive nationwide registry data showed that girls born extremely preterm, earlier than 28…