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Childhood Disadvantage Affects Brain Connectivity

A new study examined how disadvantaged children face poor cognitive and mental health outcomes, how "neighborhood disadvantage" affect brain circuitry.

Which Animals Will Survive Climate Change?

Climate change is exacerbating habitat loss, pushing many animal species to the brink. Can scientists predict which animals will be able to survive?

Engineered Immune System to Fight Cancer

A new study, shows how engineered immune cells move faster to attack the tumor. The therapy can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors.

Mild COVID-19 Unlikely to Cause Lasting Heart Injury

Mild Covid-19 infection is very unlikely to cause lasting damage to the structure or function of the heart, according to a study led by UCL researchers.

A Higher COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage by Summer Can Prevent Millions of Cases

Lives, hospitalizations, and costs can be saved by relatively small increases in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, reaching a higher vaccine coverage levels by summer.

Espresso, or Decaf? Gene Drives the Desire

Coffee is beneficial but also linked with heart failure. A new study suggests cardiovascular genetic drives our desire for coffee: espresso, latte or decaf.