Terrorism rather than pandemics more concerning for those with those with authoritarian views, analysis shows
Those with authoritarian political views are more likely to be concerned about terrorism and border control than a future new ...
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Masks during pandemics caused by respiratory pathogens— evidence and implications for action
About The Study: Robust available data support the use of face masks in community settings to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and ...
High-performance ICUs reduce mortality rates during pandemics and other health crises
A new study published by CHEST Science Journal shows that high-performance intensive care units (ICUs) might also have better patient ...
Isis presents a special bibliographic issue on the history of pandemics
In 1913, historian of science George Sarton created what has become the Isis Current Bibliography of the History of Science (IsisCB). For ...
Aegis Consortium funds research aimed at reducing the threat of future pandemics
The Aegis Consortium, an initiative of the University of Arizona Health Sciences, awarded approximately $650,000 in seed funding to eight pilot research ...
New MIT Press journal Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases will extend fight against disinformation to more infectious diseases and emerging pandemics
The MIT Press and UC Berkeley School of Public Health proudly announce the launch of Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases (RR\ID). Building ...
ACP says the US needs immediate action to prepare for future pandemics
Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday 24 July 2023 Annals of Internal Medicine Tip Sheet @Annalsofim Below ...
Scripps Research scientists develop AI-based tracking and early-warning system for viral pandemics
LA JOLLA, CA — Scripps Research scientists have developed a machine-learning system—a type of artificial intelligence (AI) application—that can track ...
To prevent future pandemics, leave bats alone
A new paper in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health makes the case that pandemic prevention requires a global taboo ...
Social conformity in pandemics: How our behaviors spread faster than the virus itself
The behaviors and actions of hypersocial species like humans are heavily influenced by the behaviors and actions of those around ...
Inhaled ethanol may treat respiratory infections and stop pandemics
Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a ...
Study: Cancer database’s cases drop 14% in pandemic’s first year, indicating 200,000 ‘missing cases’
Researchers say newly reported cases of cancer diagnoses declined 14.4% in 2020 compared with prior years, correlating with the timing ...
On pandemic’s third anniversary, loneliness and isolation are down, but still high, among older adults
After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older ...
Looking for risky viruses now to get ahead of future pandemics
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Most of what scientists know about viruses in animals is the list of nucleotides that compose their ...
Study examines COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Black, Latina women’s mental health
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Concerns about job disruptions and loss of income were associated with increased depressive and anxiety symptoms in ...
EU-funded PANDASIA project reduces risk of pandemics and enhances health literacy in Thailand and Europe
Emerging infectious diseases, which are caused by zoonotic pathogens such as viruses and bacteria are transmitted between animals and humans, ...
Researchers plan center to track mammal pathogens in the wild to warn of coming pandemics
LAWRENCE — Researchers from the University of Kansas are helping build an international, multidisciplinary center to monitor pathogens in wild ...
Anti-Asian discrimination cost Chinese restaurants $7.4 billion during the pandemic’s first year, new study finds
Chestnut Hill, Mass (1/19/2023) – At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-China fervor stoked consumer discrimination that cost Chinese ...
Study shows how machine learning could predict rare disastrous events, like earthquakes or pandemics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — When it comes to predicting disasters brought on by extreme events (think earthquakes, pandemics or “rogue waves” ...
£1.7m containment facility will help tackle globally important diseases and prepare for future pandemics
A £1.7m laboratory building which will investigate infectious diseases has opened at the University of Warwick – helping to tackle ...
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Researchers uncover NSMF protein’s role in relieving DNA replication stress
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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‘Bone biographies’ reveal lives of medieval England’s common people – and illuminate early benefits system
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Study tests firefighter turnout gear with, without PFAS
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Disc around star observed in another galaxy for the first time