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Scientists have discovered a possible link between Parkinson’s disease and a gene impacted by a neurotoxin found in blue-green algae.

Shells of the giant clam have clear and continuous daily growth bands and scientists have shown that these can provide ultra-high resolution records, even quantitatively, of the activities of past extreme weather events.

Researchers have reported the optimization of a prime editing system (PPE system) for creating desired point mutations, insertions and deletions in rice and wheat.

Chronic exposure to microplastic fibers causes aneurysms, erosion of surface layers and other serious damage to fish gills, and increases egg production in female fish, a sign that chemicals in the fibers may be acting as endocrine disruptors.

A drug candidate has been found in preclinical studies to stop tumor growth entirely, delivering more cancer-busting power than many commonly used chemotherapy drugs and with fewer side effects.

A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine designed to protect against COVID-19 has begun in Seattle.

A preprint of a study conducted by researchers from Utrecht University, in collaboration with Erasmus MC and Harbor BioMed, outlines the first report of a human monoclonal antibody that can block SARS-CoV-2.

Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, should be avoided if you have coronavirus symptoms because they could worsen the condition, warns French authorities.

Undetected cases, many of which were likely not severely symptomatic, were largely responsible for the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, according to new research.

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an additional two COVID-19 diagnostic Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA), bringing the total to four so far in the outbreak. The authorizations will help to increase national testing capacity in the US, a crucial factor in the rapid identification and containment of cases.