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GSK and CureVac sign mRNA vaccine and therapy deal
Investment of about $300 million up front is latest vote of confidence in mRNA technology
Antibiotics disrupt development of the 'social brain' in mice
Antibiotic treatment in early life impedes brain signalling pathways that function in social behavior and pain regulation in mice, a new study has found.
New backyard chicken fad has risks, warns veterinarian
An infectious disease veterinarian who warns that raising chickens and other kinds poultry can be risky is advocating for good education.
COVID-19 tracing app starts beta testing after three-week delay
The federal government says a smartphone app meant to warn users if they've been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 is now in beta testing.
Manitoba will stop identifying when COVID-19 cases are on colonies after Hutterites say they're being profiled
Public health officials will stop announcing when newly identified COVID-19 cases are on Hutterite colonies unless there's a risk to public health, said Dr. Brent Roussin.
Officer who fatally shot Ejaz Choudry refuses to speak with investigators, police watchdog says
The police officer who fatally shot Ejaz Choudry, a 62-year-old man suffering from a mental health crisis, has refused to speak with Ontario's police watchdog about his actions last month.
Crisis nurses, first deployed to New York, now on coronavirus front lines in Texas
Nurses have traveled from Southern California and Florida to help as South Texas hospitals fill with critical coronavirus patients.
CDC: Indiana's COVID-19 infections may be underreported by 170K
Up to 188,000 people in Indiana might have been infected with COVID-19 as of late April, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Drop in ER visits since pandemic started has doctors concerned
Fear of COVID-19 is keeping keep some people from getting medical help for critical conditions like stroke and heart attack, experts say.
Finch Therapeutics unleashes the power of the gut
As scients continue searching for treatments to some of the most complex diseases and conditions, they’re increasingly looking to our gut. The human gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria that play important roles...
Itaconate is an effector of a Rab GTPase cell-autonomous host defense pathway against Salmonella
The guanosine triphosphatase (GTPase) Rab32 coordinates a cell-intrinsic host defense mechanism that restricts the replication of intravacuolar pathogens such as Salmonella. Here, we show that this mechanism requires aconitate decarboxylase...
The impact of COVID-19 and strategies for mitigation and suppression in low- and middle-income countries
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic poses a severe threat to public health worldwide. We combine data on demography, contact patterns, disease severity, and health care capacity and quality...
The activities of drug inactive ingredients on biological targets
Excipients, considered "inactive ingredients," are a major component of formulated drugs and play key roles in their pharmacokinetics. Despite their pervasiveness, whether they are active on any targets has not...
To prevent the next pandemic, we might need to cut down fewer trees
Reducing tropical deforestation and limiting the wildlife trade might be cost-effective ways of stopping pandemics before they start, a new analysis finds. About once every two years, a virus jumps from animals to...
Two-thirds in U.S. have underlying conditions, at risk for severe COVID-19
As many as two-thirds of all American adults have underlying health conditions that put them at increased risk for severe COVID-19, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for...
'Self-eating' process of stem cells may be the key to new regenerative therapies
The self-eating process in embryonic stem cells known as chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) and a related metabolite may serve as promising new therapeutic targets to repair or regenerate damaged cells and...
California records highest coronavirus death total in a day as fatalities pass 8,000
Single-day coronavirus infections and total hospitalizations also hit new highs in California this week.
Scientists discover how immune cells mobilize to fight infection
New research is an important step forward in understanding how our immune system works and also why it fails.
Ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children
Doctors have traditionally avoided prescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen to patients with fractures. However, a new study shows ibuprofen is an effective medication for fracture pain in...
Thae Yong-ho: North Korea likely battling COVID-19 despite claims
North Korean defector and lawmaker Thae Yong-ho says there is evidence the novel coronavirus has prevailed in North Korea despite claims from Pyongyang and more recently Seoul that the Kim...
Face masks with valves don’t stop COVID-19 from spreading
Mask valves might make you breathe a little easier, but when it comes to fighting COVID, wearing one is a bad move. (Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning...
Lab grown and do-it-yourself: two emerging routes to an artificial pancreas
by Steve Gillman A ‘bio-artificial’ pancreas grown in a lab with the aid of placental stem cells, and a DIY insulin-monitoring and release system are being developed to give people with...
COVID-19 increases death risk for cancer patients 16-fold, study says
COVID-19 is no joke for tens of thousands of ill Americans, but a new report shows just how dangerous it can be for those already fighting cancer.
Greg Vaughan exits 'Days of Our Lives' after 8 years at series
Greg Vaughan, who played Eric Brady on "Days of Our Lives," announced his departure from the NBC soap opera.
The more we stay home, the less the coronavirus spreads. Here's the evidence
The more we stay home, the less the coronavirus spread, according to a new study of 211 U.S. counties that are home to more than half all Americans.
Study: Non-essential activity cut by half may reduce COVID-19 spread by nearly half
Americans need to cut visits to non-essential businesses in half during a COVID-19 outbreak to reduce virus transmission by 45%, a study published Thursday by JAMA Network Open found.
The more we stay home, the less the coronavirus spreads. Here's the evidence
The more we stay home, the less the coronavirus spread, according to a new study of 211 U.S. counties that are home to more than half all Americans.
Watch live: Experts testify in Congress on reopening U.S. schools
With widespread concern about COVID-19 and the next school year just weeks away, House lawmakers will hear from experts and officials Thursday at a hearing examining how to safely reopen...