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Share on PinterestNew research has found a link between a low diversity of fungi in the lungs and the likelihood of developing severe ARDS.Image credit: Samir, 2007.New research has found that the inflammatory cascade associated with ARDS is linked to a low diversity of fungi in a person’s lungs.The findings, which the scientists are due…

Antibodies everywhere — Random sampling paints a picture of where the pandemic was in late spring. John Timmer - Jul 22, 2020 2:27 pm UTC Enlarge / A nurse at the Miami Beach Convention Center Community Based Testing Site conducts a COVID-19 antibody test. The Florida Guard is providing support at the Miami Beach hybrid…

SIU head Andy Mothibi in Parliament. (Jan Gerber/News24) A probe into the former Gauteng head of the Office of the State Attorney is ongoing.The Special Investigating Unit is probing at least three advocates for allegedly colluding with him.This is, however, just the tip of the iceberg in the investigation at the Office of the State…

To collect information for the report, researchers surveyed 502 people ranging in age from 18 to 86 in May.  Researchers found that nearly 40 percent of respondents said they engaged in high-risk behavior, such as spraying their bodies with disinfectant spray,  to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.  Other high-risk behavior included application of bleach…

Share on PinterestResearchers have identified different subtypes of white fat cells, with key roles in disease. The risks associated with white adipose tissue, or white body fat, depend to some extent on where that fat is. For example, intra-abdominal fat (belly fat) is more likely to lead to diabetes and other metabolic conditions than white…