38 articles from SATURDAY 9.1.2021
NHS counts cost of Christmas in lives and warns worst is yet to come
As Covid death toll passes 1,300 a day, doctors and hospital leaders say services are on brink of collapseIn normal times, January is the month for counting the cost of Christmas. The credit card bills arrive. New year resolutions are made. The consequences of recent indulgence have to be faced.This year, however, the price of having celebrated Christmas with loved ones could be far steeper –...
More asymptomatic testing can be a vital tool to stop the spread of Covid | Susan Hopkins
Local authorities are being called on to expand their plans as well as to support people who need to self-isolate Coronavirus - latest coverageSee all our coronavirus coverageWe now know that around one in three people who have coronavirus never show any symptoms but that does not mean they are not infectious. We need to use everything at our disposal to find these individuals without symptoms and...
Scientists discover slimy microbes that may help keep coral reefs healthy
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- 21/1/9 21:24
Microbes living within the slimy biofilms of some coral species may help protect the coral against excess nitrogen levels, according to new research.
A beginner's guide to DNA origami
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- 21/1/9 21:24
Researchers, who have studied DNA origami for years, have compiled the first detailed tutorial on the technique.
Gene therapy strategy found effective in mouse model of hereditary disease TSC
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- 21/1/9 21:24
Patients with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex have noncancerous tumors growing in numerous organs, and their treatment options are limited. A gene therapy strategy effectively treated mice that express one of the mutated genes that cause the disease.
Engineering and biology researchers collaborate to aid coral reef restoration
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- 21/1/9 21:24
Researchers tested how well staghorn coral skeletons withstand the forces of nature and humans in a new study. The findings will inform efforts to successfully transplant nursery-reared coral into the wild.
Large study finds higher burden of acute brain dysfunction for COVID-19 ICU patients
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- 21/1/9 21:24
COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care in the early months of the pandemic were subject to a significantly higher burden of delirium and coma than is typically found in patients with acute respiratory failure. A new study finds that choice of sedative medications and curbs on family visitation played a role in increasing acute brain dysfunction for these patients.
Including unhealthy foods may diminish positive effects of an otherwise healthy diet
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- 21/1/9 21:24
Researchers have reported diminished benefits of a Mediterranean diet among those with high frequency of eating unhealthy foods.