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Aug. 14, 2020The coronavirus has been an unpredictable foe from the start. It triggers silent or barely perceptible infections in some individuals, while in others it sets off a cascade of complications that overwhelm the body and lead to death.Why some patients sail through the disease and others are felled by it is a question…

A massive antibody study in England has found that 3.4 million people, or 6 percent of the country’s population, have contracted the coronavirus.The study of over 100,000 volunteers, which the government billed as the largest survey of its kind, indicated the seriousness of the outbreak varied among demographics and different areas across the country.London, with…

Share on PinterestThe identification of a new protein in the blood could help detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.A new study has found that a type of protein in the blood could help predict Alzheimer’s disease.The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, could allow experts to diagnose the condition decades before symptoms begin to…

A Duke university study of 14 different types of face masks by scientists has yielded some surprising findings about the efficacy of different face coverings, while also undermining the assertion that any mask or face covering is better than none.In a test, researchers found that speaking into some masks, particularly a neck fleece or gaiter…

Share on PinterestNew research breaks down the mechanisms that help us learn in our sleep.Scientists have long known that a good night’s sleep works wonders for our ability to learn new skills.What has been less clear is the role of different sleep stages. In particular, there has been controversy over the relative contributions of rapid…