The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus can spread further than two metres in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing.
SARS-CoV-2 mutations similar to those in the B1.1.7 UK variant could arise in cases of chronic infection, where treatment over an extended period can provide the virus multiple opportunities to evolve, say scientists.
Scientists have made a ‘vital step’ towards understanding the origins of Parkinson’s disease – the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Modern cars and autonomous vehicles use millimeter wave (mmWave) radio frequencies to enable self-driving or assisted driving features that ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
Global greenhouse gas emissions over the last century have made southern China a hotspot for bat-borne coronaviruses, by driving growth of forest habitat favoured by bats.
Government obesity policies in England over the past three decades have largely failed because of problems with implementation, lack of learning from past successes or failures, and a reliance on trying to persuade individuals to change their behaviour rather than tackling unhealthy environments.
The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine BNT162b2 is likely to be effective against the B1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2, even though its efficacy is modestly affected, say scientists at the University of Cambridge.
A long noncoding RNA regulates the expression of inflammatory genes and has a surprising effect on vulnerability to septic shock in mice
A new study is the first to explore the effect of misinformation on Twitter about e-cigarette harms.
New paper shows 'microgrids' could reduce impact of outages, if regulatory challenges can be resolved
Irwin and Joan Jacobs’ philanthropy establishes endowed chair and research fund for largely unexplored area of patient health
Stepping patterns become slower and more variable if a person is uncomfortable with their surroundings, researchers have found.
Understanding what causes epigenetic variation could be a step closer thanks to a new atlas of genetic effects on epigenetic factors.
Engineers at UC San Diego develop a fully integrated system for deep-tissue monitoring
Wingtips of certain species of silkmoth are structured to reflect sound and throw off attackers, according to a new study.
A diverse team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, have produced a novel map that depicts the human body’s enormously complicated and highly evolved system for addressing and repairing DNA damage — a cause and consequence of many diseases.
The research points to a safe, accurate brain-computer interface that might help patients with paralysis and other challenges
Discovery of functional prebiotic metabolism shows promise for improving carbon-capture technologies
Scientific demonstration with machine learning reveals ‘extreme’ DNA sequences with custom-tailored activities
New research has found that changes in body fat impact early markers of heart health more than changes in body muscle, suggesting there are greater benefits to be expected from losing fat than from gaining muscle.