A newly discovered immune response inside the nose is suppressed by colder temperatures, offers evidence for why colds, flu and Covid-19 are more common in cooler months.

Over-the-counter Covid tests can quickly show whether you are infected with SARS-CoV-2. But if you have a positive result, there’s no equivalent at-home test to assess how long you’re protected against reinfection. Researchers now report a simple, accurate glucose-meter-based test incorporating a novel fusion protein.

Researchers have shared that cooler temperatures as well as certain migratory birds could be the reason behind the increased transmission of avian flu in migrating birds.

Lyondell Basell and Kirkbi have invested in APK to become minority shareholders of the firm. APK has developed a unique solvent-based recycling technology which separates different polymers of multi-layer packaging materials and produces recycled materials which can be used for new packaging materials.

Researchers have found out that maize roots secrete certain chemicals that impact soil quality, leading to an increase in wheat yields in some fields. This study may help farmers to grow sustainable grains without the need for extra fertilizers or pesticides.

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted a study in which it was concluded that meal timing could affect the mental health of a person. For instance, a person may experience issues such as depression and anxiety-related mood levels.

Despite this significant role, research into the diversity of microorganisms found in the ocean has thus far been only rudimentary. This also includes the chemical compounds they produce. Could such compounds benefit humans as well?

Testosterone can foster friendly, prosocial behavior in males, a new animal study finds. The work also revealed how testosterone influences the neural activity of oxytocin cells — the so-called “love hormone” associated with social bonding.

Reducing sugar consumption would have important benefits in the fight against climate change, as well as in the recovery from the health and economic crises associated with the coronavirus pandemic. This is the conclusion of a study by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.

A study from Keck Medicine of USC gives people extra motivation to reduce fast-food consumption. The study found that eating fast food is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a potentially life-threatening condition in which fat builds up in the liver.