Scientists have simulated the transition of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein structure from when it recognises the host cell to when it gains entry, according to a study published today in eLife. Houston, September 01, 2021.- The research shows that a structure enabled by sugar molecules on the spike protein couldContinuar Leyendo
Using a novel modelling approach, new research published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution reveals the location and intensity of key threats to biodiversity on land and identifies priority areas across the world to help inform conservation decision making at national and local levels. Vienna, August 31, 2021.- A teamContinuar Leyendo
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences demonstrates the beneficial effect of breast milk consumption on cardiovascular health and early cardiovascular development in premature infants. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study of 80 preterm infants is the first of its kind to show that preterm infantsContinuar Leyendo
Imagine working on your computer and typing the same long password you have used for years to access your email. By habit, you perform this sequence almost unconsciously. But then, one day, you stumble upon a shortcut. It’s faster but involves learning and remembering a new set of keystrokes. NewContinuar Leyendo
Walking past a corner bakery, you may find yourself drawn in by the fresh smell of sweets wafting from the front door. You’re not alone: The knowledge that humans make decisions based on their nose has led major brands like Cinnabon and Panera Bread to pump the scents of bakedContinuar Leyendo
Turbulence is everywhere — in the movement of the wind, the ocean waves and even magnetic fields in space. It can also be seen in more transient phenomena, like smoke billowing from a chimney, or a cough. Okinawa, August 27, 2021.- Understanding this latter type of turbulence — called puffContinuar Leyendo
An analysis of data from 1.5 million people has identified 579 locations in the genome associated with a predisposition to different behaviors and disorders related to self-regulation, including addiction and child behavioral problems. Richmond, August 27, 2021.- With these findings, researchers have constructed a genetic risk score — a numberContinuar Leyendo
Tyrannosaurus rex, the fearsome predator that once roamed what is now western North America, appears to have had an East Coast cousin. New Haven, CT, A new study by Yale undergraduate Chase Doran Brownstein describes two dinosaurs that inhabited Appalachia — a once isolated land mass that today composes muchContinuar Leyendo
A new study out in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal demonstrates how quickly COVID-19 can spread through a household, and provides insight into how and why communities of color have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic. Chappel Hill, NC, August 26, 2021.- The observational study, conducted between April and October ofContinuar Leyendo
Pollution of soils with highly toxic arsenic is a worldwide problem generating substantial risks to human health and the environment. Montreal, August 25, 2021.- In Canada, over 7000 sites contaminated with metals such as arsenic are considered ‘highly concerning’ by the government, with some past and recent mining operations andContinuar Leyendo
