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This light micrograph from the brain of someone who died with Alzheimer's disease shows the plaques and neurofibrillary tangles that are typical of the disease. A glitch that prevents healthy cell structures from transitioning from one phase to the next m

New Clues To ALS And Alzheimer's Disease From Physics

11:19am July 08, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

Structures inside healthy brain cells nimbly move from one state to the next to perform different functions. But in certain degenerative brain diseases, scientists now think, that process gets stuck.

Antigen Test For COVID-19 Isn't As Reliable As Genetic Test, Experts Caution

6:05am July 08, 2020

by Rob Stein

Doctors are using a new antigen test that is a faster method to spot people infected with the coronavirus. It's cheaper and simpler but may be less reliable.

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The Fire, The Virus, The Violence: Australia And The Lessons Of Natural Disasters

3:28pm July 07, 2020

Family violence increases in places that have been severely burned in bushfires, Australian research finds. The isolation and financial stress of COVID-19 appear to be exacerbating the problem.

A researcher at Peking University's Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Genomics conducts tests on May 14. Scientists are confronting their biases and learning to engage with science from places they're unfamiliar with.

The Pandemic Is Pushing Scientists To Rethink How They Read Research Papers

12:04pm July 07, 2020

by Richard Harris

Faced with a glut of pandemic research from around the world, scientists are confronting their biases and learning to engage with science conducted at institutions they're unfamiliar with.

Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for routine procedures. Seattle dentist Kathleen Saturay has increased the layers of protective equipment she wears when treating patients.

The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?

5:51pm July 06, 2020

by Fran Kritz

Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here's how they do it.

Scientist Makes A Discovery That May Lead To New Drugs For Rare Brain Diseases

4:15pm July 06, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

J. Paul Taylor has found that some brain diseases, like Alzheimer's and ALS, are linked to a basic process inside brain cells. Scientists hope drugs that tweak the process can treat illnesses.

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A flooded street in Orange, Texas in 2017. Climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise, coupled with development in flood-prone areas, have led to more competition for limited federal flood mitigation dollars.

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States Prepare To Spend Millions To Address Flooding

10:55am July 06, 2020

by Rebecca Hersher

States including Virginia and Texas have set aside significant money to address flooding. Local officials hope it will help pay for flood prevention projects that the federal government won't fund.

Georgia Tech, pictured in 2016, will be holding some in-person classes in the fall. Faculty are upset that face coverings will not be mandatory.

'A Nightmare': Georgia Tech Faculty Push Back Against In-Person Reopening Plans

9:46pm July 05, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The University System of Georgia is holding in-person classes this fall, with no masks required. It's an anomaly among top public universities — and it will put people at risk, professors say.

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New Test Strip Can Identify Some Poisonous Mushrooms

7:53am July 05, 2020

A team of researchers is developed a test strip that can detect a toxin found in many species of deadly mushrooms.

Peet Sapsin directs clients inside custom built "Gainz Pods", during his HIIT class, (high intensity interval training), at Sapsins Inspire South Bay Fitness, Redondo Beach, California, Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

My Gym Is Reopening. Is It Safe To Work Out There?

7:00am July 05, 2020

by Patti Neighmond

As gyms open for business, new rules aim to limit the spread of COVID-19, including spacing equipment, regular cleanings and limiting attendance. But experts say it's still safer to exercise at home.