In a cell-eat-cell world calcium ions activate ‘eat-me’ signal in necrotic cells
Just as people keep their houses clean and clutter under control, a crew of cells in the body is in charge of clearing the waste the...
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Researchers speed identification of DNA regions that regulate gene expression
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have developed an integrated, high-throughput system to better understand and possibly manipulate gene expression for treatment of disorders such as...
Tests of a new antiviral that aims to prevent the deadly Marburg virus from spreading in the body show promise
The Marburg virus, a relative of the Ebola virus, causes a serious, often-fatal hemorrhagic fever. Transmitted by the African fruit bat and by direct human-to-human contact,...
EU proposes joint approach to develop COVID-19 drugs
The European Commission proposed Thursday that EU nations join forces to develop and deploy COVID-19 drugs across the 27-nation bloc.
India hits another grim virus record as oxygen demand jumps
Infections in India hit another grim daily record on Thursday as demand for medical oxygen jumped sevenfold and the government denied reports that it was slow...
More support easing vaccine patent rules, but hurdles remain
France joined the United States on Thursday in supporting an easing of patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines that could help poorer countries get more doses and...
What causes miscarriages? An expert explains why women shouldn’t blame themselves
Mother’s Day is a happy day for millions, but for those who have experienced a miscarriage, the day can be devastating. As many as one in...
Russia approves one-dose ‘Sputnik Light’ COVID jab
Health officials in Russia approved a single-dose version of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the developers of the shot said Thursday.
Alcohol deaths hit 20-year high in lockdown: UK data
Alcohol deaths in England and Wales have reached the highest levels in 20 years following a sharp rise since the start of COVID lockdown, according to...
Additive used in sweets and cakes not safe: EU watchdog
The EU’s food watchdog on Thursday said that a widely-used additive, known as the artificial colouring E171 on food labels, should “no longer be considered safe”...
