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SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Model Suggests Primary School Infection Could Be Greater This Autumn Than in 2020

The SARS-CoV-2 epidemic has already had a major impact on children's education, with schools having been required to implement infection control measures that have led to long periods of absence and classroom closures.

COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Does Not Support Boosters for General Population, Expert Review Concludes

An expert review by an international group of scientists, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the University of Bristol,

Shop Displays of E-Cigarettes and Smoking Paraphernalia Could Undermine Effectiveness of Banning Tobacco Displays

Efforts to discourage people from smoking by banning tobacco retail displays in shops and supermarkets could be weakened by prominent displays of electronic (e) cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia,

During the Pandemic Two Thirds of Bereaved People Report Experiencing Social Isolation and Loneliness

New research shows impact of grief during the pandemic as two thirds of bereaved people report experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

Research Reveals Drug Targets for Memory Enhancement

Bristol-led research has identified specific drug targets within the neural circuits that encode memories, paving the way for significant advances in the treatment of a broad spectrum of brain disorders.

Likelihood Of Severe And ‘Long’ COVID May Be Established Very Early On Following Infection

New research provides important insights into the role played by the immune system in preventing – and in some cases increasing the severity of – COVID-19 symptoms in patients. It also finds clues to why some people experience ‘long COVID’.

DNA Test Can Quickly Identify Pneumonia In Patients With Severe COVID-19, Aiding Faster Treatment

Researchers have developed a DNA test to quickly identify secondary infections in COVID-19 patients, who have double the risk of developing pneumonia while on ventilation than non-COVID-19 patients.

Making It Through A Pandemic Senior Year With Curiosity And Community

Miles Johnson ’21, a recent graduate in mathematics and EECS, employed a strong dorm network and personal interests including rock climbing and jazz to complete a rich MIT experience.

High Insulin Levels During Childhood A Risk For Mental Health Problems Later In Life, Study Suggests

Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which are detectable in childhood, are linked with the development of mental illness in adulthood.

Study Identifies Genetic Changes Likely To Have Enabled SARS-Cov-2 To Jump From Bats To Humans

A new study, involving the University of Cambridge and led by the Pirbright Institute, has identified key genetic changes in SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19 - that may be responsible for the jump from bats to humans, and established which animals have cellular receptors that allow the virus to enter their cells most effectively.

Mindfulness Can Improve Mental Health And Wellbeing – But Unlikely To Work For Everyone

Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings, say a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge.

‘Virtual Biopsies’ Could Replace Tissue Biopsies In Future Thanks To Technique Developed By Cambridge Scientists

A new advanced computing technique using routine medical scans to enable doctors to take fewer, more accurate tumour biopsies, has been developed by cancer researchers at the University of Cambridge.

Energy spent avoiding humans linked to smaller home ranges for male pumas

New research documents troubling trend that could affect population health

Study of flowers with two types of anthers solves mystery that baffled Darwin

Some flowers use a clever strategy to ensure effective pollination by bees, doling out pollen gradually from two different sets of anthers

Enhancing Drug Delivery With Ultrasound

Suono Bio, founded by two MIT professors and an alumnus, is using a proven technology to boost the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders.

New analysis highlights importance of groundwater discharge into oceans

A global assessment of the impact of groundwater on ocean chemistry is important for understanding the weathering of rocks and its effects on climate

The Environmental Toll Of Disposable Masks

A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to reduce it.

Harmful Bacteria Elude Predators When in Mixed Colonies

Harnessing natural killers to treat infections may fail when bacterial species blend.

Reducing Industrial Carbon Emissions

A new study describes why, in the sector where emissions are hardest to cut, carbon capture could be the sharpest knife.