Coronavirus cases pass 5.25 million worldwide The number of cases of coronavirus recorded worldwide has passed 5.25 million, more than two thirds of them in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally at 1650 GMT Saturday. Go to Source
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New York’s daily virus death toll falls below 100: governor The number of deaths in New York state caused by the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours has fallen to 84, the lowest one-day total since late March, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. Go to Source
US regulators approve new type of contraceptive gel U.S. regulators on Friday approved a birth control gel that works in a new way to prevent pregnancy. Go to Source
Combinatorial screening approach opens path to better-quality joint cartilage As a rubber-like elastic tissue with widely varying properties, cartilage lubricates joints to keep them healthy and in motion, and forms many of our internal structures, such as the intervertebral discs in the spine, the flexible connections between ribs, and the voice box, as well as […]
Researchers develop high-performance cancer vaccine using novel microcapsules Developing safe and efficient bioformulations using approved materials and ingenious designs can accelerate the clinical translation process. Go to Source
Blood flow recovers faster than brain in micro strokes Increased blood flow to the brain after a microscopic stroke doesn’t mean that part of the brain has recovered. At least not yet. Go to Source
Scientists identify chemicals in noxious weed that ‘disarm’ deadly bacteria Scientists have identified specific compounds from the Brazilian peppertree—a weedy, invasive shrub in Florida—that reduce the virulence of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. Scientific Reports published the research, demonstrating that triterpenoid acids in the red berries of the plant “disarm” dangerous staph bacteria by blocking its ability […]
Antibody study sheds light on COVID-19 immunity New research from Emory University indicates that nearly all people hospitalized with COVID-19 develop virus-neutralizing antibodies within six days of testing positive. The findings will be key in helping researchers understand protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and in informing vaccine development. Go to Source
Engineer uses mechanical resistance to detect damage to red blood cells According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 37 million people are living with kidney disease. Go to Source
Japan newborn gets liver stem cells in world first Doctors in Japan have successfully transplanted liver cells derived from embryonic stem cells into a newborn baby, in a world first that could provide new treatment options for infants. Go to Source