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AdvertisementCOVID-19: Bats and Ferrets for Animal Testing
German researchers have discovered two suitable animal candidates for testing potential vaccines and new medicines before human trials. The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut is searching for animals that
Loneliness Alters Brain Activity
Loneliness and social isolation have become increasingly prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting people of all ages. A recent study published in the International Psychogeriatrics
Lamp doubles as microphone
The dream of clean and independent energy is becoming a reality with the start of the promising nuclear fusion reactor, ITER. The fusion of atoms
Vegetarians have different personalities
Lithium, a light metal commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and mania, has been found to have a preventative effect on suicide. A study published
Mapping Ancient Roman City with Ground Radar
Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge have used ground-penetrating radar to create a detailed map of the ancient Roman city of Falerii Novi. The technique
Terahertz Radiation Causes Cell Damage
Terahertz radiation, which is used in security checks at airports, was previously thought to be harmless. However, Japanese scientists have now discovered that the radiation
New genes linked to alcoholism
A groundbreaking study has identified 19 genes associated with alcoholism, shedding light on the biological processes that lead to addiction and paving the way for
New Antibiotic Fights Resistant Bacteria
A new antibiotic called Irresistin has been developed that has a dual effect, killing all known multi-resistant bacteria and suppressing resistance development. This breakthrough comes
Blood tests predict Covid-19 progression.
A new study from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China has found that a combination of low killer T-cells and high
New Sensor Measures Blood Sugar Non-Invasively
A new glove with electromagnetic sensors can measure blood sugar levels as accurately as traditional blood tests. The results will be transmitted to a smartphone