There have been another two COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which today reported 3,304 new infections. Key points: <ul><li>SA has 21,535 known active cases of the virus</li><li>Two women ag… [+4119 chars]
The world's first malaria vaccine will soon be available across sub-Saharan Africa, according to PATH, partners of the vaccine developers, as positive results from the pioneering jab pile up. The va… [+3869 chars]
Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC compared to those who have no endoscopic screening or decide to initiate testing at age 50… [+3732 chars]
The virus that causes COVID-19 has gone through many mutations and variants. Some are more easily transmitted than others, and some can lead to more severe disease. But despite all of these mutations… [+9873 chars]
Back in November last year when the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was first identified, many experts and scientists claimed that the variant is mild and not as dangerous as its predecessors Delta and A… [+1800 chars]
About 180 billion tons of celluloses are produced by the world's vegetation annually, making this polysaccharide the most abundant biological macromolecule on earth. It is produced predominantly by v… [+3844 chars]
It’s often said that a little stress can be good for you. Now scientists have shown that the same may be true for cells, uncovering a newly-discovered mechanism that might help prevent the build-up o… [+4359 chars]
A cure for dementia may have come a step closer after scientists found a way of repairing 'misfolded' proteins linked to the condition. Researchers discovered a 'shock' to cells can reverse the abno… [+2209 chars]
Researchers trying to learn what killed the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig have discovered the organ harbored an animal virus but cannot yet say if it played any role in the ma… [+2598 chars]
There have been another two COVID-linked deaths in South Australia, which today reported 3,304 new infections. Key points: <ul><li>SA has 21,535 known active cases of the virus</li><li>Two women ag… [+4119 chars]
May 6, 2022 — We already have smartwatches and fitness trackers that can tell us things about our bodies like how many steps we take a day, how well we sleep at night, and whether our blood pressure … [+2047 chars]
Unvaccinated people are at increased risk of infecting the vaccinated Getty Images A new modeling study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal demonstrates that unvaccinated people … [+5246 chars]