How the New Antiviral Pills Help Thwart COVID
A drug made by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics—which an FDA panel recently greenlit—and one made by Pfizer work in different ways, but both prevent the virus from replicating -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Research introduces digital games along with multimedia debriefing to address cyberbullying
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused much suffering and tragedy and continues to do so. One aspect of our everyday lives that was massively disrupted was education. Conventional classroom teaching methods had to be digitized urgently during lockdowns.....»»
People who work from home are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, finds research
People who work from home all or part of the time are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, the first post-COVID research project into the WFH phenomenon has found......»»
101 studies flagged as bogus COVID cure pusher sees career unravel
It's a past-due reckoning for French microbiologist Didier Raoult, critics say. Enlarge / Microbiologist Didier Raoult addresses a press conference on COVID-19 at the IHU medical institute in Marseille on April 20, 2022. (credit:.....»»
‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills’: American Women Are Traveling to Mexico for Abortions
Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, more women have been crossing the border to Mexico for abortion medications and procedures......»»
Why auto supply chains have shown resiliency after the Baltimore bridge collapse, port blockage
So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage......»»
Must mRNA be cloaked in a lipid coat to serve as a vaccine?
The Uchida Laboratory of Innovation Center of NanoMedicine has demonstrated that intradermal administration of mRNA alone (naked mRNA) without protection by nanoparticles induced robust vaccination against SARS CoV-2, a virus causing COVID-19, in mic.....»»
Landmark advances in employment reframe the outlook for people with disabilities in post-pandemic era
A recent commentary published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine highlights the unprecedented upward trend in employment for people with disabilities, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic's economic recovery phase......»»
Chemists develop method to confirm mRNA vaccine stability
University at Albany researchers at the RNA Institute have developed a new method to test COVID-19 vaccine integrity that could allow anyone with basic skills in vaccine handling to detect expired vaccines quickly and effectively, without specialized.....»»
Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends in Disabilit.....»»
Apple has brought its WWDC sessions to YouTube
A selection of WWDC 2023 sessions is now available on YouTube, and the 2024 sessions will be available there once they begin on June 10.Apple Developer joins YouTubeApple has embraced online formats since COVID-19 forced the company to abandon in-per.....»»
Neil Young and Joni Mitchell return to Spotify after two-year protests
Both Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have allowed their music to return to Spotify, some two years after they pulled their entire catalogs in protest at COVID disinformation, and Apple Music trolled the service … more….....»»
Messenger RNAs with multiple "tails" could lead to more effective therapeutics, say researchers
Messenger RNA (mRNA) made its big leap into the public limelight during the pandemic, thanks to its cornerstone role in several COVID-19 vaccines. But mRNAs, which are genetic sequences that instruct the body to produce proteins, are also being devel.....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades......»»
Nanoparticles target multiple COVID variants through the twist in the spike protein
Teardrop-shaped particles designed to inactivate multiple strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could one day complement existing treatments for COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan and Jiangnan University in.....»»
Researchers use an edible blue-green algae to protect honey bees against viruses
Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honey bees against deformed wing virus (DWV) and other viruses, according.....»»
Germ aversion found to have impacted 2020 election voting behavior
Voters opted to pick candidates in 2020 by mail-in ballots, avoiding poll sites due to COVID-19 concerns rather than because of political party efforts to promote specific voting methods, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they eat......»»
New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been racing to develop effective treatments and preventatives against the virus. A recent scientific breakthrough has emerged from the work of researchers aiming to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus re.....»»
Cox: Dealers feel falling profits amid inventory growth, weaker market
Franchised dealers polled by Cox Automotive perceived their markets weren't improving — but weren't worsening — continuing to show the sourest sentiment since the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S......»»
Social learning boosts drug rep performance, finds study
Research in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research has looked at the role of social learning with respect to the professional performance of medical representatives in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic......»»