New pandemic of antibiotic resistance makes pneumonia deadly
In Bangladesh, children are fighting a difficult battle to survive antibiotic resistance - now, mid-pandemic, pneumonia is becoming untreatable via normal drugs.
Study finds one in four LGBTQ youth identify as non-binary
According to data from The Trevor Project, one in four LGBTQ youth in the US identify as non-binary - with the majority reporting that they use they/them pronouns.
Natural pest control: Moving forward with biopesticides
Dr Joel R. Coats, Distinguished Professor of Entomology & Toxicology, explains biopesticides in the field of natural pest control.
Sinovac vaccine performs at 83.5% in Phase Three trial
New data from Phase Three of the Sinovac vaccine trial shows that the drug is now performing at 83.5%.
Rare meteorite could uncover secrets to life on Earth
Scientists are set to discover the origins of oceans and life on Earth from a rare meteorite that dates back 4.5 billion years ago. vv
Scientists find rare genetic mutation which can cause epilepsy
A team at The University of Queensland, studying brain cells, discovered how a rare genetic mutation can cause epilepsy.
Study finds natural immune response not effective against COVID variants
An Australian team found that antibodies created by infection with the virus are not effective against COVID variants - suggesting that vaccination gives stronger protection.
Biobanks to support medical research focus
With the current focus on public health worldwide, Arthur Goudena, Marketing Manager of PHC Europe, explains how one of Europe’s leading biobanks plays a growing role in supporting medical research.
Scientists find evidence of mysterious “free-floating” planets
Iain McDonald used NASA Kepler Space Telescope data to find evidence of a mysterious group of "free-floating" planets.
Finnish scientists invent blood test for dementia
A new study by the University of Eastern Finland finds that a blood test could help to diagnose patients with frontotemporal dementia.
UK scientists join NASA’s mission to investigate water on the Moon
A team of UK scientists from the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) RAL Space and the Open University (OU) are collaborating on the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA mission to investigate the occurrence and behaviour of water on the Moon.
Oxford University launch clinical trial for HIV vaccine
The team will have results to discuss in April, 2022 - they nurse the hope that this HIV vaccine could stop different geographical strains, after 40 years of no cure.
Astrophysicists discover something new in star cluster Palomar 5
New data suggests that there is a population of black holes in star cluster Palomar 5, which is "roughly three times larger than expected".
UK study says saRNA COVID vaccines work in 87% of people
While mRNA is now well-connected to Pfizer or Moderna, saRNA is a more obscure, early-stage vaccine technology - now, scientists in the UK have data suggesting that saRNA COVID vaccines could work well for most people.
UK study says safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses
A study released yesterday (28 June) found that it would be safe to mix Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses, which could speed up UK vaccine roll-out if adopted.
Europe invests in people and innovation
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, illustrates how education, research and innovation are essential for transformations that can lead us to a sustainable economy.
Indiana team explores nanoparticle cure for neurological disorders
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are attempting to use magnetic nanoparticles to develop a cure for neurological disorders from epilepsy to Alzheimer's - without any invasive or genetic treatment.
Stress hormone decreases when women speak to female friends
Scientists found that the stress hormone in women decreases when they speak to their female friends - supporting the 'tend-and-befriend' hypothesis.
Could the expanding universe debate be solved?
Astrophysicists have argued for ten years about the speed of the universe expanding - now, a study by Wendy Freedman at the University of Chicago finds that the standard model could be close to the truth.
Sustainable exploration in space benefits humanity
James Carpenter, Exploration Science & Research Coordinator at the European Space Agency, speaks to Open Access Government about sustainable exploration in space and how this benefits humanity.