The Blessing and Curse of Biotechnology: A Primer on Biosafety and Biosecurity – Carnegie...
The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the possible benefits and potential pitfalls of biotechnology research. Although such research can be used to produce medical countermeasures to fight diseases and develop healthier crops...
TU Graz researchers identify chemical processes as key to understanding landslides
Credit: © Kieffer – TU Graz/DCNA
Mass movements such as landslides and hill-slope debris flows cause billions of euros in economic damage around the world every year....
Developing a highly predictive genetic risk score for type 1 diabetes
Paul Tran is working to develop a highly predictive genetic risk score that will tell parents whether their baby is at significant risk for type 1 diabetes.
The ultimate goal, says the MD/PhD student at...
Study: Whole genome sequencing can improve surveillance, control of gastroenteritis
A new study into one of the UK's leading causes of gastroenteritis has shown how whole genome sequencing can improve its surveillance and control of the disease.
Clostridium perfringens bacteria are responsible for an estimated...
Biogen Shares Surge after Reversal on Alzheimer’s Candidate Aducanumab
Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos
Biogen saw its shares surge nearly 40% in morning trading today after surprising analysts by announcing that it plans to file for FDA approval of the Alzheimer’s disease candidate aducanumab, being...
New study compares two surgical approaches to endoscopic thyroid removal
A new study compares two surgical approaches to endoscopic thyroid removal, neither of which produces a scar in the neck area, providing a comprehensive comparison of the therapeutic effects and cosmetic results of each...
The role of adenosine in neurodegeneration and brain regeneration
The role of adenosine in neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration has led to growing attention on adenosine receptors as potential drug targets in a range of brain disorders, including neuroregenerative therapy and treatment for amyotrophyic lateral...
How pest management strategies affect the bottom line
The economics of pest control
Credit: Ronald Stephenson
A study out of Mississippi State University evaluated the impact insect pest management strategies have on the economic return of...
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NEWS STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
Amyloid Beta and Serotonin May Be Key to Predicting Who Develops Late-Life Depression
Spines Exposed to Single Radiation Dose More Prone to Breaks Than...
First comparison of dangers of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and waterpipes
Any smoking and vaping technique may increase risk of COVID-19 infection and death
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Smoking and vaping, whether by means of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes or...
