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Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19 Shows Promise in Stopping Transmission, Animal Research Reveals

A nasal COVID-19 vaccine blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study. The findings suggest that vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. The lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern

Crafting Models: Understanding Belief Dynamics Through Engaging Analogies

Researchers who study belief dynamics often use analogies to understand and model the complex cognitive-social systems that underlie why we believe the things we do and how those beliefs can change over time. Ideas can be transmitted like a virus, for instance, 'infecting' a population as they spread from person to person. We might be

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Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19 Shows Promise in Stopping Transmission, Animal Research Reveals

A nasal COVID-19 vaccine blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study. The findings suggest that vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. The lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern

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Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19 Shows Promise in Stopping Transmission, Animal Research Reveals

A nasal COVID-19 vaccine blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study. The findings suggest that vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. The lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern

Innovative Defense: How Pancreatic Cells in Mice Shield Themselves from Inflammation

The results of the new study could have significant implications for understanding diabetes. Researchers from the University of Cologne have revealed a mechanism protecting pancreatic β-cells, which are crucial for insulin production from inflammatory cell death. The study investigated the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) in regulating β-cell survival. Typically, this protein controls

Crafting Models: Understanding Belief Dynamics Through Engaging Analogies

Researchers who study belief dynamics often use analogies to understand and model the complex cognitive-social systems that underlie why we believe the things we do and how those beliefs can change over time. Ideas can be transmitted like a virus, for instance, 'infecting' a population as they spread from person to person. We might be
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Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19 Shows Promise in Stopping Transmission, Animal Research Reveals

A nasal COVID-19 vaccine blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study. The findings suggest that vaccines delivered directly to the nose or mouth could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections. The lightning-fast development of COVID-19 vaccines just months after the virus appeared was a triumph of modern

Innovative Defense: How Pancreatic Cells in Mice Shield Themselves from Inflammation

The results of the new study could have significant implications for understanding diabetes. Researchers from the University of Cologne have revealed a mechanism protecting pancreatic β-cells, which are crucial for insulin production from inflammatory cell death. The study investigated the role of receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) in regulating β-cell survival. Typically, this protein controls

Crafting Models: Understanding Belief Dynamics Through Engaging Analogies

Researchers who study belief dynamics often use analogies to understand and model the complex cognitive-social systems that underlie why we believe the things we do and how those beliefs can change over time. Ideas can be transmitted like a virus, for instance, 'infecting' a population as they spread from person to person. We might be

COVID-19 Virus Found to be Ubiquitous Among Wildlife, Researchers Discover

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior exposure to the virus were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60 percent depending on the species. SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible

Uncovering Connections: How a New Canine Disease is Providing Insights into Cystic Fibrosis

A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with CF in humans. The finding could have implications for human CF patients as well as for animal models of CF. A canine gallbladder disease

Maternal Flu’s Alarming Effects on Fetal Brain Development Revealed in Groundbreaking Mouse Study

New research using live mouse-adapted influenza virus improves upon previous mouse experiments to explain how maternal infection impacts fetal brain development. The study also indicates fetal brain changes are more likely once the severity of the mother's infection meets a specific threshold. A bad case of the flu during pregnancy can increase the risk for

Uncovering Dengue’s Invasion Strategies: How This Virus Spreads and What You Can Do

Mosquito-borne viral infections once confined to tropical regions are spreading. Dengue virus infects up to 400 million people worldwide each year according to World Health Organization estimates, and no available treatments exist for this disease. Now, research uncovered surprising strategies for how dengue and hundreds of other viruses replicate in their hosts, with the potential

How Evolution Tamed a Deadly Virus: Insights and Ongoing Concerns

Over the last century, a once-deadly mosquito-borne virus has evolved so that it no longer sickens humans. New research shows that changes in the virus's ability to target human cells paralleled the decline in illness and death. The findings offer important lessons in virology that may help guide better preparedness for future outbreaks of other

Discover How a Human-Infecting Parasite Creates Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites

New research finds a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health problems in humans defends its colonies with a class of soldiers that cannot reproduce. The discovery vaults this species of parasitic flatworm into the ranks of complex animal societies such as ants, bees and termites, which also have distinct classes of workers and soldiers

Breakthrough Mouse Model for Late-Onset Alzheimer’s: Paving the Way for New Treatments

Researchers are working to create the first strain of mice that's genetically susceptible to late-onset Alzheimer's, with potentially transformative implications for dementia research. Mice don't get Alzheimer's -- and while that's good news for mice, it's a big problem for biomedical researchers seeking to understand the disease and test new treatments. Now, researchers at The

New Study Reveals Mammal-to-Mammal Avian Flu Transmission: Key Insights & Implications

A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission -- between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon. A new Cornell University study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle

AI-Powered Robotics: Training Dogs to Respond to Their Masters

An international collaboration seeks to innovate the future of how a mechanical man's best friend interacts with its owner, using a combination of AI and edge computing called edge intelligence. The overarching project goal is to make the dog come 'alive' by adapting wearable-based sensing devices that can detect physiological and emotional stimuli inherent to