George Floyd's Killing Is a Symptom of Systematic Racism, Experts Say
Academics who research police violence told Newsweek his death is symptomatic of a systemic problem with racialized police violence in the U.S..
Pre-dementia Linked to Certain Personality Traits in a Study
The study involved over 500 people aged 65 or over living in a New York county.
Scientists Mixed Squid DNA with Human Cells to Control Their Transparency
The team were inspired by see-through sea creatures like squids.
Coronavirus Spread Probably Won't Be Slowed Down by Warm Weather in U.S.
Scientists compared data on cases and the weather in 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
Estrogen Levels May Make Alcohol More Rewarding to Female Mice, Study Finds
Findings may mean women drink to excess during certain points in their menstrual cycle.
MRI Scan Appears to Show 'Viral Brain Invasion' of Coronavirus in Woman
A range of neurological problems have been reported in COVID-19 patients, including a loss of smell, taste, headaches as well as stroke, issues with consciousness, seizures, and brain damage, according to scientists.
Wuhan Seafood Market Was Not Origin of Coronavirus Pandemic Say Scientists
Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market has been often talked of as the origin point of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 May Be More Likely to Kill Those with Developmental Disabilities
"More attention is needed to this vulnerable health population in order to ensure their safety and well-being during this pandemic," study author Scott Landes said.
Wearing a Face Mask at Home Could Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Risk by 80%
The study involved hundreds of people in the Chinese capital of Beijing.
FDA Gives Go Ahead for Trial of Experimental COVID-19 Drug
Its creators hope to recruit over 200 patients for the study.
Blood of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Found to Be Thicker Than Normal
Researchers at Emory University studied 15 seriously ill COVID-19 patients.
The Rise and Fall of Hydroxychloroquine
France has banned doctors from prescribing hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 patients over fears about its safety, after the World Health Organization expressed similar concerns.
Baby Given Cannabis-derived Drug to Prevent Seizures in World First
Oscar Parodi is taking part in a trial where babies are given a 30th of the usual dose of the drug.
Length of Ring Finger Linked to Men's Risk of Dying from Coronavirus
Scientists studied the ratio of index to ring finger in tens of thousands of men and women across 41 countries.
Dementia-linked Gene Could Raise Risk of Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests
Scientists explored the link between a version of what is known as the APOE gene and COVID-19.
Ohio Abortion Laws May Have Caused Rise in Later Terminations
More than 15 abortion-related laws were passed in Ohio between 2010 to 2018.
China's Bat Woman Says Viruses 'Tip of the Iceberg' in Threat Humans Face
Shi Zhengli said scientists around the world must collaborate to defeat germs like the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
It May Be Possible to Catch the Coronavirus Twice, Scientists Believe
Scientists looked at 40 existing studies on the novel coronavirus and other members of its family.
Breast Milk Found to Contain Coronavirus in First Case of Its Kind
It's unclear if mothers can pass the coronavirus on to babies.
Sunlight Seems to Inactivate the Coronavirus: Study
Natural sunlight may be an effective of certain materials, said the authors of the study.
Problems With Metabolizing Metals in Childhood Linked to Developing ALS
Scientists studied tree ring-like marks in teeth for the study.
'Thinness Gene' Could Explain Some People Stay Slim Without Trying
Scientists studied human genes, mice and flies to arrive that their conclusion.
Pangolins Probably Weren't Intermediary Host of Coronavirus, Study Suggests
Scientists have looked at the genetic make-up of a coronavirus found in pangolins to see if the scaly animals were the intermediary host of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Older People's Noses May Make Them More Vulnerable to Catching Coronavirus
Scientists looked at tissue samples from over 300 people aged four to 60 years old.
Scientists Controlled Behavior of Monkeys by Zapping Their Brains
It is hoped the technique could one day help people with problems like addiction.
Coronavirus May Spread via Pillows Used by Presymptomatic COVID-19 Patient
A new study found the virus contaminated several key surfaces in a hotel room in less than 24 hours, despite the patients not yet showing any symptoms.
Trump Refers to Study That Doesn't Exist in WHO Letter, Lancet Editor Says
The president has threatened to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization unless it reforms.
Coughs Appear to Spread Saliva 19ft: Study
"If you have a cough, stay at home until you're better," said Dr. Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading.
COVID-19 Patients Shed Coronavirus for 17 Days on Average, Study Finds
The study involved 147 patients at a hospital in China.
Eating Dairy Every Day Linked to Lower Risk of Developing Diabetes
Scientists looked at data on over 100,000 people for the study.

