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Tocilizumab Prevents Cytokine Storm in COVID-19

A new study published in the Lancet Rheumatology has found that the rheumatoid arthritis drug Tocilizumab can prevent an overreaction of the immune system that

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Lower herd immunity for SARS-CoV-2

A new study from the University of Nottingham has found that herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2 may be achieved with a smaller percentage of the population

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Obesity Increases Risk of Dementia

A new study conducted by scientists at the University College London has found that having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 in

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Unlikely Immunity After Asymptomatic COVID-19

A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine has revealed that SARV-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can cause health damage even in individuals

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Impending eruption of Grímsvötn volcano

The Grímsvötn volcano in Iceland is showing signs of increased seismic activity, leading experts to believe that an eruption may be imminent. The last eruption

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Socioeconomic Factors Affect Heart Surgery Recovery

A new screening tool has been developed to identify patients at high risk of reduced postoperative quality of life due to socioeconomic factors. Researchers from

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64,000 Sea Turtles Spotted by Drone in Australia

In a stunning discovery, scientists have filmed around 64,000 green sea turtles gathering to lay their eggs on Raine Island, off the coast of Australia.

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High Temperatures Increase SARS-CoV-2 Half-Life

A new study has found that higher temperatures can significantly increase the half-life of infectious SARS-CoV-2 particles. The virus is primarily transmitted through aerosols and

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Israel Shares Rare Islamic Texts

Israel has made a remarkable contribution to the world by making numerous ancient Islamic texts available on an online platform. The collection of around 2,500

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Microbes Win in Atacama Desert

Researchers in the United States have discovered that bacteria can survive in extreme conditions in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The bacteria were found to