Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by a virus known as SARS-CoV-2, there have been almost 800 million confirmed cases and 7 million deaths. It’s thought that about 10% of those who were infected (and survived) went on to develop long…
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A world-shifting moment (literally) — Harvard Gazette
The history of the Earth is written on the great tablets of tectonic plates.
The motions of plates shaped land masses, formed oceans, and created the varied climates and habitats that set the stage for evolution and the diversity of life.
But this grand drama begins with a deep mystery:…
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From the ‘Rupee Trap’ to Strategic Development: A Vision of Russia–India Shared Prosperity — Russia in Global Affairs
Russia and India have an extraordinary opportunity to convert the traditional trade framework into a comprehensive development alliance spanning infrastructure, tourism, industry, energy, education, and scientific research.
This opportunity is rooted in Russia’s…
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A New Display in Antigen Presentation is Revealed
Antigens are a critical part of how the immune system works; they are present on many types of cells, and can be made of proteins, lipids, sugars, and other substances. Antigens are presented to immune cells, and recognized through binding; they can link up…
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Think different — for 50 years — Harvard Gazette
On April Fool’s Day 1976, two college dropouts, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, and a friend, Ronald G. Wayne, formed a company from the garage of Jobs’ parent’s house in Los Altos, a small city in Silicon Valley then in its infancy.
For the cheeky price of $666.66 (Wozniak liked
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Blood Pressure Medication Improves Cancer Treatment
High blood pressure is strongly correlated to cancer. This risk factor, among others including smoking, obesity, and inactivity, cause deleterious effects to the body. Interestingly, high blood pressure and cancer affect each other in a bidirectional manner….
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Newly Discovered Immune Function Fights Cancer
Immunity is orchestrated by two responses referred to as the innate and adaptive immune systems. Each system works to minimize and clear infections. The innate immune response is a broad-targeting defense network of immune cells that actively survey the body….
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Start cholesterol tests in childhood, new guidelines say
New heart health recommendations emphasize early testing and treatment to lower cholesterol levels as key to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A group of 11 medical associations including the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released…
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Long-Term Follow-Up Shows Benefits of HPV Vaccination
Certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) are closely linked to invasive cervical cancer. Vaccines that protect against these cancer-causing HPV types have been shown to greatly lower the risk of cervical cancer. As a result, the quadrivalent HPV…
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Aramont Fellowships give freedom to concentrate on high-risk, high-reward research — Harvard Gazette
A new cohort of young scientists is pursuing high-risk, high-reward research across the life and physical sciences, engineering, and medicine. Their projects include studying dogs to identify brain biomarkers that can shed light on human health, probing wastewater to detect cancer risk across…
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