Ciencia (Page 90)

Medicine: Breakthrough in detection of SARS-CoV-2 variant in wastewater

On: 22 de julio de 2021

Researchers from the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, alongside collaborators from Biobot Analytics, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have successfully developed an innovative, open-source molecular detection method that is ableContinuar Leyendo

Medicine: Ibrutinib effective treatment for difficult-to-treat forms of hairy cell leukemia, study finds

On: 22 de julio de 2021

In: Medicina

The oral targeted therapy drug ibrutinib is an effective treatment option for high-risk hairy cell leukemia, according to a new study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC — James). Columbus, OH, JulyContinuar Leyendo

Galactic Fireworks: New ESO images reveal stunning features of nearby galaxies

On: 18 de julio de 2021

In: Astronomía

París, July 18, 2021.- A team of astronomers has released new observations of nearby galaxies that resemble colourful cosmic fireworks. The images, obtained with the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), show different components of the galaxies in distinct colours, allowing astronomers to pinpoint the locations of youngContinuar Leyendo

Science: Scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages, potentially predict political and financial turmoil

On: 18 de julio de 2021

In: Ciencia

For thousands of years, people looked into the night sky with their naked eyes — and told stories about the few visible stars. Then we invented telescopes. In 1840, the philosopher Thomas Carlyle claimed that «the history of the world is but the biography of great men.» Then we startedContinuar Leyendo

Medicine: Common medication used to reduce cholesterol levels may reduce COVID-19 severity

On: 16 de julio de 2021

In: Medicina

In a new study from University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers have confirmed that patients taking statin medications had a 41 percent lower risk of in-hospital death from COVID-19. The findings were published July 15, 2021 in PLOS ONE and expand upon prior research conducted at UCContinuar Leyendo

Science: Conversion of genetic information from DNA to proteins: role of mRNA

On: 16 de julio de 2021

In: Ciencia

The corona pandemic has ensured that the term «mRNA» is now also known to a large public beyond laboratories and lecture halls. However, the molecule is much more than an important component of a successful vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. «mRNAs are a central component of all living things onContinuar Leyendo

Science: Scientists provide a more strategic approach to COVID-19 testing

On: 15 de julio de 2021

In: Ciencia

A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey outlines a means to better estimate COVID-19 occurrence and trends in populations. Reston, VA, July 15, 2021.- Currently, COVID-19 testing is primarily limited to self-selected individuals, many of whom are symptomatic or have had contact with someone who is symptomatic. WhileContinuar Leyendo

Medicine: Study shows benefits of early anticlotting therapy in moderate COVID-19

On: 14 de julio de 2021

In: Medicina

COVID-19 is marked by heightened inflammation and abnormal clotting in the blood vessels, particularly in the lungs, and is believed to contribute to progression to severe disease and death. New trial results show that administering a full dose of a standard blood thinner early to moderately ill hospitalized patients withContinuar Leyendo

Science: Neutron-clustering effect in nuclear reactors demonstrated

On: 13 de julio de 2021

In: Ciencia

For the first time, the long-theorized neutron-clustering effect in nuclear reactors has been demonstrated, which could improve reactor safety and create more accurate simulations, according to a new study recently published in the journal Nature Communications Physics. Los Alamos, July 13, 2021.- «The neutron-clustering phenomenon had been theorized for years,Continuar Leyendo

Genetics: Biosynthesis pathway of a new DNA nucleobase elucidated

On: 12 de julio de 2021

In: Ciencia

DNA is composed of nucleobases represented by the letters A, T, G and C. They form the basis of the genetic code and are present in all living beings. But in a bacteriophage, another base, represented by the letter Z, exists. This exception, the only one observed to date, hasContinuar Leyendo