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Dead tissue-removing larvae star in innovative telehealth procedure
David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD , co-director of Keck Medicine of USC’s limb salvage program, had a patient with a problem. Post-surgery, the patient had developed necrotic tissue at the site...
Smartphones empowering women in sub-Saharan Africa, evidence suggests
An international team of researchers has found evidence that shows giving women in sub-Saharan Africa smartphones leads to increased use of contraception, increased HIV testing and lower infant mortality rates....
An important new tool for developing COVID-19 treatments, vaccines
Biomedical scientists working with COVID-19 have a new tool to help them better understand the virus and feel confident about the structural models they are using in their research.
Black and Asian people in England more likely to die from COVID-19, public health report says
Black and Asian people in England are up to 50 per cent more likely to die after being infected with COVID-19, an official study said on Tuesday, reinforcing previous reports...
Can Operation Warp Speed deliver a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year?
Operation Warp Speed aims to produce 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. If scientists succeed, it would be a first.
Coronavirus: Here's what's happening around the world on Tuesday
The novel coronavirus has infected nearly 6.3 million people worldwide, with more than 375,000 recorded deaths, according to a case tracking tool maintained by the U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University.
Can Operation Warp Speed deliver a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year?
Operation Warp Speed aims to produce 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. If scientists succeed, it would be a first.
Counting your antigens
Normally, the immune system is able to differentiate between healthy and abnormal cells. Peptides, fragments created by the synthesis and breakdown of proteins inside each cell, are presented on the surface as antigens...
Mounting financial stress could make the coronavirus harder to contain
Preventing deaths from COVID-19 depends on people who get it seeking treatment -- which also allows authorities to track down whom they came in contact with to reduce spread.
A new 3-D map illuminates the ‘little brain’ within the heart
The heart has its own “brain.” Now, scientists have drawn a detailed map of this little brain, called the intracardiac nervous system, in rat hearts. The heart’s big boss is the brain,...
'Speak for Yourself' host Jason Whitlock out at Fox Sports
Jason Whitlock, a co-host on FS1's Speak for Yourself, will not return to Fox Sports after his contract expired with the network.
Extracellular vesicles play an important role in the pathology of malaria vivax
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a role in the pathogenesis of malaria vivax, according to a study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Germans...
Kim Jong Un-ordered hospital is moving ahead, state media says
Construction of the Kim Jong Un-ordered Pyongyang General Hospital is in full "battle mode" ahead of an Oct. 10 deadline, North Korea state media said.
Jamie Kennedy: Pandemic has changed comedy 'forever'
Comedian Jamie Kennedy, host of the new season of stand-up showcase show "Coming to the Stage," said the coronavirus crisis is likely to have far-reaching effects on how stand-up comedy...
Trump threatens to deploy military in response to George Floyd protests
President Donald Trump on Monday declared he has mobilized all federal response and encouraged governors to establish an "overwhelming law enforcement presence" in response to protests over the killing of...
Health warning labels could cut soda sales
Warning labels on sugary drinks may help people make healthier choices, a new study finds.
Scientists to choirs: Group singing can spread the coronavirus, despite what CDC may say
Scientists studying tiny exhaled particles that could transmit the coronavirus say a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decision to drop warnings against choral singing is dangerous, risking more "super...
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III injures thigh in moving accident
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III suffered a cut to his thigh while moving items into a trailer.
First pregnant woman and first jail inmate die from coronavirus, L.A. County officials say
Los Angeles County officials reported Monday an additional 22 coronavirus-linked deaths, including a pregnant woman who had tested positive for the virus and had underlying health issues and a person...
Scientists to choirs: Group singing can spread the coronavirus, despite what CDC may say
Scientists studying tiny exhaled particles that could transmit the coronavirus say a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decision to drop warnings against choral singing is dangerous, risking more "super...
Trump threatens to deploy military in response to George Floyd protests
President Donald Trump on Monday declared he has mobilized all federal response and encouraged governors to establish an "overwhelming law enforcement presence" in response to protests over the killing of...
Clemson WR Justyn Ross to miss 2020 season because of neck, spinal issue
Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross will miss the entire 2020 season due to a neck and spinal disorder.
Trump mobilizes 'all federal resources' in response to George Floyd protests
President Donald Trump on Monday declared he has mobilized all federal response and encouraged governors to establish an "overwhelming law enforcement presence" in response to protests over the killing of...
Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80
Former Auburn football coach and athletic director Pat Dye has died at the age of 80.
Lilly begins first clinical trial of antibody that targets SARS-CoV-2
The antibody, isolated by the Canadian start-up AbCellera, was discovered and developed in just 3 months
At least 3 feet of social distancing likely reduces COVID-19 spread, study confirms
Staying at least 1 meter -- just over 3 feet -- from other people, as well as wearing face coverings and eye protection, is the best way to prevent spread...
Brewery offers $20,000 to hike the Appalachian Trail, drink beer
A Virginia brewery announced it is seeking a "Chief Hiking Officer" who would be paid $20,000 to spend five to seven months hiking the Appalachian Trail and drinking beer.
You might not recognize your office when it reopens again
Infectious disease experts fear that so-called “super spreaders” at marches could trigger new outbreaks of COVID-19. (Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your...