Will summer slow the spread of COVID-19? New research sheds light

At face value, it seems highly plausible that SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—could behave seasonally, being more prevalent in winter and less so in summer. The four other coronaviruses that commonly circulate in humans behave in this way. We’ve also seen COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths spike over winter in the UK and other countries, …

Study identifies two neuronal populations associated with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that manifests itself through a diverse range of motor and non-motor symptoms, including shaking and stiffness of the limbs, as well as difficulties in maintaining balance and coordination, walking and talking. As the disease progresses, these symptoms typically evolve and become increasingly severe.