The next ranking of universities in the world Ranking Web of Universities (Webometrics) for January 2022 has been published. It reflects the affairs of institutions of higher education during the second half of 2021. The ranking is made by the Cybermetrics Lab of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Spanish Ministry of Science […]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 and caused a global pandemic, has infected over 406 millionpeople worldwide and has led to the death of 5.79 million individuals. And while over 10 billion doses of the COVID vaccines have been administered, and are live saving, new cases of COVID-19 are still rampant. Currently, there are 2.5 million reported new confirmed
The human skull is about a quarter of an inch of solid bone, perfectly suited to perform its role as the protector of one of the most sensitive organs of the body, the brain. In the event of brain swelling (clinically referred to as cerebral oedema), an excess of fluid floods brain tissues and spikes
Watching the Biology of Brain Swelling in Real Tim Read More »
Bharat Biotech, a biotechnology company in India, is expected to be the first to offer a COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine with their phase 3 trials now underway. This nasal vaccine is intended to be used as a booster to mRNA vaccines rather than a primary vaccine. That’s because nasal vaccines are thought not to provide enough of
COVID-19 Nasal Spray Vaccines in the Making Read More »
Magnesium deficiency is associated with some types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and kidney cancer. Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated that, while inhibiting primary tumor growth, a low magnesium diet promoted tumor metastasis. The current literature on cancer and magnesium is incomplete and lacks large-scale controlled clinical trials. Additionally, any immunological mechanism describing how magnesium, or lack thereof, influences cancer growth
Can Magnesium Help the Immune System Fight Cancer? Read More »
A genetic variant is a permanent change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. While genetic variants often result in genetic disorders associated with poor health, some variants can be benign or even beneficial health. Pathogenic variants (PVs), also called mutations, describe variants responsible for causing diseases. PVs are defined based on significant
New Study Links Gene Mutations that Increase Breast Cancer Risk to Additional Cancers Read More »
Scientists have identified a common genetic risk factor for the loss of smell due to COVID-19. Six months after testing positive for COVID-19, 1.6 million people in the US have experienced changes to their sense of smell, including the loss of smell entirely. Loss of smell and taste are distinctive symptoms of COVID-19 and are
Genetic Risk Factor Identified for COVID-19 Loss of Smell Read More »
Now that Omicron is running through the globe and increasing exposure to SARS-CoV-2 more than any previous variant, scientists are optimistic that there may be a much-welcomed extended period of quiet after this wave ends. According to data, a country’s vaccination rate alone doesn’t clearly correlate with its COVID death rate. For instance, as would
What Happens After Omicron? Scientists’ Predictions Read More »
