Disgust may protect us from pathogens
New research with Indigenous Ecuadorian Shuar communities indicates that disgust may protect us from pathogens.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Phone device flags COVID-19 in less than an hour
A new diagnostic tool that plugs into a phone can test for COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less, researchers report. It can be done almost anywhere, too.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~5 min
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance has fallen worldwide
In several countries, including the US, the number of people who say they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine is falling short of the number needed for herd immunity.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Air pollution puts kids at higher risk of disease in adulthood
Even just one day of air pollution can change kids' genes in a way that could put them at higher risk for heart disease and more, researchers report.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Meatpacking plants have been deadly COVID-19 hot spots – but policies that encourage workers to show up sick are legal
Thousands of workers at meat- and poultry-processing plants have contracted COVID-19, and hundreds have died. A legal scholar recommends ways to make their jobs safer.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~9 min
What are phthalates, and how do they put children's health at risk?
Scientists issued an urgent call for better federal regulation of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Here's why.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Vaccines should end the pandemic, despite the variants, say experts
Can the current crop of vaccines get us to herd immunity even if variants become widespread? A Harvard immunologist says yes.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~6 min
Liquid biopsy could guide therapy for colorectal cancer
Liquid biopsies can gauge the effectiveness of therapy for colorectal cancer that has begun to spread beyond the original tumor, researchers report.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~9 min
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