Neutrophils are critical immune cells for antimicrobial defense, but they can exacerbate a number of diseases, perhaps including COVID-19. The traditional approaches to study neutrophils in animal models are limited in specificity and effectiveness. EPFL scientists have now identified the problem and have developed a new, optimized model for studying the role of neutrophils in… Read More »
Why Are Some People Happy and Better Equipped to Enjoy Life? Why Are Some People Happy and Better Equipped to Enjoy Life? In the past ten days, have you asked yourself, “what makes other people happy?” If so, this guide to life satisfaction can help you. With these tips, you’ll gain an understanding of happiness and… Read More »
(Reuters) – Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Wednesday dementia patients taking its drug Nuplazid were nearly three times less prone to a psychotic relapse than those on placebo. The drugmaker’s late-stage trial testing Nuplazid, stopped in September after positive results, enrolled 392 patients aged 74.5 years on average. Patients on the drug experienced a 65%… Read More »
So, there are always bananas in my house. But the problem with bananas is that they go soft very quickly, and I like a firm banana. So along with my firm bananas there are usually a couple of ‘gone beyond’ bananas which languish, unloved and untouched. In the past this hasn’t been a problem as… Read More »
As we move more and more into a digital age, we use our devices for communication, news, information, games, and so much more. So, it’s natural to reach for a tablet when it comes time to read our child a story. After all, a book is a book, whether it’s print or electronic, right? Yes… Read More »