Growing evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, can be spread by asymptomatic people via aerosols — a reality that deeply underscores the ongoing importance of regular widespread testing, wearing masks and physical distancing to reduce the spread of the virus, say Kimberly Prather and colleagues in a new Perspective.
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed…
Pregnancy and childbirth are often thought of as joyful times. Yet, we know that mental health conditions including perinatal depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder…
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) chemists have created a new collection of molecular compounds and begun testing them as potential leads in the search for…
The Framingham Heart Study is a large population and epidemiology study led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The study began over…
The Director’s Lectures feature leading researchers from around the globe. Nominated by scientists and interest groups throughout NIH, the speakers are specifically approved by the…
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. We know that risk of colorectal cancer goes up with age,…
Rhabdoid tumor cells were reverted from a cancerous state to normal. Discover how deletion of quality control protein DCAF5 may treat an undruggable cancer.
NYU Langone researchers say their work shows how the mammalian brain “decides” which memories to make permanent. Learn more.
There’s a good reason you feel fear creep in when you’re walking alone at night in an unfamiliar place or hear a loud and unexpected…
