27,403 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 577
29 May 00:00 • 5 articles
27,403 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths climb to 577
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 27,403 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.
29 May 00:00 • BusinessTech • 2153596439271468952.html27,403 cases of COVID-19 in South Africa
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has recorded a total of 27,403 COVID-19 cases as of 28 May 2020.
29 May 00:00 • MyBroadband • 3036103787876454869.htmlGovt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally
As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.
29 May 00:00 • ewn.co.za • 2308610108335013416.htmlSouth Africa has backlog of about 80 000 Covid-19 tests
As a shortage of kits hinders testing.
29 May 06:15 • Moneyweb • 1092550946125643864.htmlHow behind is SA on Covid-19 testing? It depends on who you ask, but do not ask government
South Africa is anywhere between three and 10 days behind on testing, depending on whether you ask Health Minister Zweli Mkhize or his acting director-general, Dr Anban Pillay.
29 May 06:02 • News24 • 3752801376538973657.htmlTargeted therapy shows immense benefit for patients with early stage NSCLC
29 May 04:52 • 4 articles
Targeted therapy shows immense benefit for patients with early stage NSCLC
According to findings led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center, treatment with the targeted therapy osimertinib following surgery significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with early-stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR gene mutations.
29 May 04:52 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030138335361.htmlBacterial colonies of tumors could guide cancer care
The human body is teeming with bacteria, and a new study finds the same is true of many cancers -- raising questions about what role microbes might play in the diseases.
29 May 02:18 • UPI • 8257973864192606429.htmlA Breakthrough Study Just Linked Gut Bacteria to Neurovascular Disease
One thing we're not short on is research linking microbes living in our guts with the health of our brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, most studies are either circumstantial, or largely rely on animal models.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceAlert • 8369231565923996390.htmlNext frontier in bacterial engineering
A new technique overcomes a serious hurdle in the field of bacterial design and engineering. Researchers develop method to identify proteins that enable highly efficient bacterial design. Approach has potential to boost efforts in bacterial design to tackle infectious diseases, bacterial drug resistance, environmental cleanup and more.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232468676445971.htmlLogging caribou habitat
29 May 11:22 • 4 articles
Logging caribou habitat
A newly published study says logging in British Columbia has continued on more than 900 square kilometres of land listed as critical caribou habitat.
29 May 11:22 • Castanet • 616068602586774282.htmlNew iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'
The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.
29 May 11:07 • Mail Online • 124328111632840268.htmlIt’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban
Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.
29 May 00:00 • ewn.co.za • 2308610106643477215.htmlBAT Sues Government Over Cigarette Ban As Smokers Turn To Smoking Rooibos
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced that it is suing the government over its decision to extend the ban on tobacco sales
29 May 07:15 • iHarare News • 2755902707238151288.htmlLudwig Cancer Research study profiles immune landscape of brain tumors
29 May 02:20 • 4 articles
Ludwig Cancer Research study profiles immune landscape of brain tumors
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has profiled, in a sweeping comparative analysis, the distinct immune landscapes of tumors that arise in the brain, or gliomas, and those that metastasize to the organ from the lungs, breast and skin.
29 May 02:20 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030515410395.htmlCells Inside Cells: The Bacteria That Live in Cancer Cells
Cancer cells are comfy havens for bacteria. That conclusion arises from a rigorous study of over 1,000 tumor samples of different human cancers, which found bacteria living inside the cells of all the cancer types – from brain to bone to breast cancer – and even identified unique populations of bacteria residing in each type of cancer.
29 May 00:00 • Technology Networks • 7581232464167832719.htmlResearchers develop new method to map cholesterol metabolism in brain
A team of researchers led by Swansea University have developed new technology to monitor cholesterol in brain tissue which could uncover its relation to neurodegenerative disease and pave the way for the development of new treatments.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232468940883908.htmlNew gut-brain link: How gut mucus could help treat brain disorders
Gut bacterial imbalance is linked with many neurological disorders. Now researchers have identified a common thread: changes in gut mucus. It's a new gut-brain connection that opens fresh paths for scientists searching for ways to treat brain disorders by targeting our 'second brain' -- the gut.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754802464879532.htmlChinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus
29 May 00:00 • 5 articles
Chinese CDC Now Says The Wuhan Wet Market Wasn't The Origin of The Virus
Experts still don't know where the new coronavirus came from.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceAlert • 8369231564776520216.htmlEvolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469475028167.htmlEvolution of pandemic coronavirus outlines path from animals to humans
A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754801807476446.htmlFlawed COVID hypothesis may have saved Washington from being NYC
Researchers urge caution on genetic studies early in outbreaks.
29 May 02:07 • Ars Technica • 5028555106246985819.htmlSARS-CoV-2 possibly emerged from shuffling and selection of viral genes across different species
A combination of genetic shuffling and evolutionary selection of near-identical genetic sequences among specific bat and pangolin coronaviruses may have led to the evolution of SARS-CoV-2.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469624011529.htmlResearchers Cultivate Mini Lungs for SARS-CoV-2 Research
29 May 00:00 • 4 articles
Researchers Cultivate Mini Lungs for SARS-CoV-2 Research
A Bochum-based team intends to use organoids derived from stem cells to study the progression of SARS-CoV-2 infection and to identify antiviral substances.
29 May 00:00 • Technology Networks • 7581232464620292549.htmlResearchers grow lung organoids from stem cells for Sars-Cov-2 research
A Bochum-based team intends to use organoids from stem cells to study the progression of Sars-CoV-2 infection and to identify antiviral substances.
29 May 00:18 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030952362285.htmlIIT Roorkee to conduct research for identifying antiviral to tackle COVID-19
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct research on the identification of antiviral to treat COVID-19.
29 May 00:00 • Telangana Today • 8182025567681939142.htmlIIT Roorkee to research on identifying antiviral for treating Covid-19
The objective of the study is to identify antiviral molecules to combat Covid-19 and expedite the process of identification of drugs through an in-silico approach
29 May 05:28 • Business-Standard • 1502508926691446517.htmlDoes stress promote posting misinformation?
29 May 00:00 • 2 articles
Does stress promote posting misinformation?
What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?
29 May 00:00 • Psychology Today • 5895805839154070500.htmlWhy US, Europe were hit harder by Covid-19? Scientists look at regional disparities, immune system
Researchers examined differences in genetics and immune system responses, separate virus strains and regional contrasts in obesity levels and general health.
29 May 07:38 • Hindustan Times • 696565557354026500.htmlKey player in hepatitis A virus infection
29 May 00:00 • 5 articles
Key player in hepatitis A virus infection
Researchers designed experiments using gene-editing tools to discover how molecules called gangliosides serve as de facto gatekeepers to allow the virus entry into liver cells and trigger disease.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754802971206540.htmlThe most common organism in the oceans harbors a virus in its DNA
The most common organism in the world's oceans -- and possibly the whole planet -- harbors a virus in its DNA. This virus may have helped it survive and outcompete other organisms.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754802294606084.htmlHow comorbidities affect SARS-CoV-2 viral entry
Almost from the start of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that individuals suffering from other medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and lung disease are far more likely to contract the infection and to have a poorer outcome.
29 May 03:28 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030311931638.htmlThe most common organism in the oceans harbors a virus in its DNA
The most common organism in the world's oceans -- and possibly the whole planet -- harbors a virus in its DNA. This virus may have helped it survive and outcompete other organisms.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469405075204.htmlResearchers identify risk factors for fatty liver disease
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease.
29 May 06:01 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030886140455.htmlRazer Has Some Doraemon-Themed Peripherals Coming Up
29 May 10:30 • 3 articles
Razer Has Some Doraemon-Themed Peripherals Coming Up
Razer has had a few Pokemon collaborations that are exclusive to the Chinese market. It looks like the gaming peripheral brand has also worked on some
29 May 10:30 • Lowyat.NET • 6894342419647390391.htmlDiscount website helping shoppers save money during lockdown
Shoppers can get their hands on cheap big brand names and ex-supermarket items
29 May 09:48 • Liverpool Echo • 7727211173151620758.htmlMust-dos when going to shops
Professor Paul Tambyah from the department of medicine at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine said studies show that gloves can carry germs longer than our hands do. This is because our hands have natural antibacterial oils that allow us...
29 May 06:00 • thenewpaper • 2217039561171063487.htmlStem cell treatments elicit full structural regeneration of the sun-aged skin
29 May 02:29 • 4 articles
Stem cell treatments elicit full structural regeneration of the sun-aged skin
For a while now, some plastic surgeons have been using stem cells to treat aging, sun-damaged skin. But while they've been getting good results, it's been unclear exactly how these treatments - using adult stem cells harvested from the patient's own body - work to rejuvenate "photoaged" facial skin.
29 May 02:29 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030398579225.htmlStudy charts developmental map of inner ear sound sensor in mice
A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds and the underlying causes for some forms of inner ear hearing loss.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754802032934657.htmlStudy charts developmental map of inner ear sound sensor in mice
A team of researchers has generated a developmental map of a key sound-sensing structure in the mouse inner ear. Scientists at the the NIH National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and their collaborators analyzed data from 30,000 cells from mouse cochlea, the snail-shaped structure of the inner ear. The results provide insights into the genetic programs that drive the formation of cells important for detecting sounds and the underlying causes for some forms of inner ear hearing loss.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232468041124570.htmlBiophysicists reveal molecular mechanism behind light-driven sodium pumping
An international research team has for the first time obtained the structure of the light-sensitive sodium-pumping KR2 protein in its active state.
29 May 02:36 • News-Medical.net • 4522523031599547534.htmlTaking a deep look into animals
29 May 04:00 • 2 articles
Taking a deep look into animals
Advances in neuroscience research and microscopy: a new technique makes it possible to clear a wide variety of different animals, making them transparent and allowing researchers to look deep into their organs and nervous systems.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469012704492.htmlNew view on how tissues flow in the embryo
Watching and measuring what happens in tissues inside the human embryo is currently not possible, and it's difficult to do in mammalian models. Because humans and the fruit fly Drosophila share so many biological similarities, researchers tackled this problem by focusing on fruit flies. The team reports today that they can predict when the tissue will begin to rapidly flow just by looking at cell shapes in the tissue.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754802650061106.htmlScientist explore potential drugs to prevent cell resistance in different types of cancer
29 May 06:54 • 1 article
Scientist explore potential drugs to prevent cell resistance in different types of cancer
Cancer therapy may shrink the tumor of a patient, and the patient may feel better. But unseen on a CT scan or MR image, some of the cells are undergoing ominous changes.
29 May 06:54 • News-Medical.net • 4522523031136032898.htmlAssessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects
29 May 04:00 • 1 article
Assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects
In this study, led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, researchers provide a better understanding of cancer risk in children with birth defects.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232467839879051.htmlMarine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga
29 May 00:00 • 1 article
Marine Biologists Discover New Species of Red Alga
A team of marine biologists from China and the United Kingdom has revised the taxonomy of Pyropia, a large genus of red alga (seaweed) in the family Bangiaceae, and described a new species and four new genera.
29 May 00:00 • Sci News • 2819514563741510.htmlDouble storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
29 May 09:17 • 2 articles
Double storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking two cyclonic disturbances over the Arabian Sea. The first one is near the African coast while the second one is expected to form opposite the Indian coast
29 May 09:17 • India Today • 4286117812539765538.htmlOman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression
People urged to shun low areas, wadis
29 May 11:59 • Gulf News • 2086521545325538837.htmlTwo bacteria allow spittlebugs to thrive on low-nutrient meals
29 May 07:39 • 2 articles
Two bacteria allow spittlebugs to thrive on low-nutrient meals
A new study examines the symbiotic relationship between two types of bacteria and spittlebugs that helps the insect live on very low-nutrient food. The bacteria use a metabolic "trick" also employed by ...
29 May 07:39 • phys.org • 3476726123761075978.htmlSpecies Interactions Are The Hidden Key To Understanding Non-native Plant Impacts
New research published in the journal Science shows that non-native plants interact differently with insects and soil microbes than native plants, which has dramatic consequences for carbon cycling.
29 May 09:48 • SCOOP • 5315658999288136957.htmlNASA Astronauts Start Epic Journey In Tesla Model X SUVs — Of Course
29 May 05:57 • 2 articles
NASA Astronauts Start Epic Journey In Tesla Model X SUVs — Of Course
The day coming soon when NASA astronauts launch into space again is one that will leave us with tears in our eyes and chills running down our spines — from joy, pride, and love. It is history in the making, dreams coming true, and another step for humanity and Americans.
29 May 05:57 • CleanTechnica • 1065744425057726657.htmlSpaceX’s historic NASA astronaut launch debut on track for second attempt
Rather than making history on May 27th, SpaceX’s highest-profile launch ever – Crew Dragon’s NASA astronaut launch debut – was scrubbed just minutes before liftoff by stormy Florida weather. Unfortunately, conditions appear to be even less favorable on Saturday and Sunday backup windows. Weather trended well, until it didn’t The day began with launch fans […]
29 May 08:55 • Teslarati • 613467574204171260.htmlTemple research suggests new way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm therapeutically
29 May 01:00 • 1 article
Temple research suggests new way to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm therapeutically
The main thoroughfare that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the abdomen is known as the abdominal aorta.
29 May 01:00 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030063196284.htmlActive material created out of microscopic spinning particles
29 May 00:00 • 2 articles
Active material created out of microscopic spinning particles
Researchers have created a new kind of self-healing active material out of 'microspinners,' which self-assemble under a magnetic field to form a lattice.
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754803011329178.htmlFinnish Researchers Warn of COVID-19 Infection Risk in Open Space Offices, Urge Teleworking
Fresh Finnish simulations of how viruses can move with air currents have prompted recommendations to continue distance work wherever possible. Cramped conditions and...
29 May 06:34 • Sputniknews • 967333868723076470.htmlBiotech Startup Aims to Make Use of Humanity's Genetic Outliers
29 May 09:25 • 1 article
Biotech Startup Aims to Make Use of Humanity's Genetic Outliers
pacopico writes: A startup called Variant Bio has quietly been going around the world for the past couple of years, looking for genetic outliers. We're talking about people with super high metabolisms, amazing eyesight, the ability to hold their breaths for really long times. Variant wants to sequen...
29 May 09:25 • science.slashdot.org • 3975130316761980668.htmlWhen COVID-19 meets flu season
29 May 00:00 • 2 articles
When COVID-19 meets flu season
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare?
29 May 00:00 • ScienceDaily • 600754801720370657.htmlWhen COVID-19 meets flu season
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn't scary enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? Dr. Benjamin Singer, a Northwestern Medicine pulmonologist who treats COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit, outlines the best defense against influenza, which also may protect against coronavirus.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469404397114.htmlDunedin's Kmart delays reopening
29 May 00:00 • 1 article
Dunedin's Kmart delays reopening
Dunedin's Kmart store remains closed after apparently changing its mind about an opening date at the last minute. Earlier this week Kmart's New...
29 May 00:00 • Otago Daily Times Online News • 3107042079819899308.htmlHeightened interaction between neolithic migrants and hunter-gatherers in Western Europe
29 May 04:00 • 1 article
Heightened interaction between neolithic migrants and hunter-gatherers in Western Europe
This study reports new genome-wide data for 101 prehistoric individuals from 12 archaeological sites in today's France and Germany, dating from 7000-3000 BCE, and documents levels of admixture between expanding early Neolithic farmers and local hunter-gatherers seen nowhere else in Europe.
29 May 04:00 • EurekAlert! • 8889232469000223299.htmlNTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19
29 May 07:29 • 1 article
NTB officials record surge in cases of children with COVID-19
Officials in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) have recorded a considerable surge in the number of COVID-19 cases among children this week, with the age group representing about 15 percent of the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the province...
29 May 07:29 • Coconuts • 8871564983289359766.htmlNor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
29 May 05:17 • 1 article
Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.
29 May 05:17 • The Indian Express • 2885715104367118692.htmlWoollim family artists display their sophisticated visuals with unique pairings in 'W Korea'
29 May 02:35 • 1 article
Woollim family artists display their sophisticated visuals with unique pairings in 'W Korea'
A total of 19 Woollim Entertainment artists, known as the Woollim family, came together to display their sophisticated visuals for the June…
29 May 02:35 • allkpop • 3249686061491627281.htmlDual-pathway approach can lead to better outcomes in patients with heart stents
29 May 02:15 • 1 article
Dual-pathway approach can lead to better outcomes in patients with heart stents
Pairing a blood-thinning drug with aspirin daily for patients who have an angioplasty with a stent can contribute to better health outcomes, including lower risk of death, than aspirin alone, according to a recent study by cardiologists at the University of Alberta and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.
29 May 02:15 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030404190727.htmlBecky Lynch offers first look at The Baby
29 May 00:38 • 1 article
Becky Lynch offers first look at The Baby
Becky Lynch posts a heartfelt birthday message for Seth Rollins on Instagram that includes a special surprise.
29 May 00:38 • FOX Sports • 4135141642227780785.htmlPCR and CRF partner to deliver practical education in virtual format
29 May 00:13 • 1 article
PCR and CRF partner to deliver practical education in virtual format
PCR and CRF are pleased to announce the creation of virtual Partners in Learning sessions that will be broadcast during the PCR e-Course (June 25-27, 2020) and CRF’s TVT Connect meeting (June 18-28, 2020).
29 May 00:13 • News-Medical.net • 4522523030704569195.htmlNative mistletoes conserved in garden, dwindle in wild
29 May 00:00 • 1 article
Native mistletoes conserved in garden, dwindle in wild
During winter, when deciduous trees around Dunedin have lost their leaves, blobs of incongruous evergreen foliage can be spotted high up in bare...
29 May 00:00 • Otago Daily Times Online News • 3107042080351366522.htmlBlood Markers of Fitness Identified
29 May 00:00 • 1 article
Blood Markers of Fitness Identified
A simple blood test may be able to determine how physically fit you are, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
29 May 00:00 • Technology Networks • 7581232463283226486.htmlThe Metaphysical Mystery of Life, Mind, and Culture
29 May 00:00 • 1 article
The Metaphysical Mystery of Life, Mind, and Culture
Cells, animals, and people process information and move toward goal states. Unfortunately, the language game of physics is not compatible with describing these basic facts.
29 May 00:00 • Psychology Today • 5895805839193091121.html