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Vulnerable Countries Experience Lower COVID-19 Infection and Death Rates

During a pandemic vulnerable countries are traditionally the focus of concern. However, they had lower incidence and fatality rates for Covid-19.

Lightning Strikes Played Vital Role in Origins of Life on Earth

Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life to emerge on Earth, geologists say.

Abuse in Childhood and Adolescence Linked to Higher Likelihood of Conduct Problems

Children who experience abuse in their childhood and adolescence may be more prone to behavioral issues than those who just experience abuse during adolescence.

New Compound Targets Enzyme Linked to Autoimmune Disorders, Severe COVID-19

Researchers discovered a substance that might lessen the autoimmune disorders, which results in the body harming itself in severe COVID-19 cases.

Membrane Around Tumors May Be Key to Preventing Metastasis

Researchers at MIT discovered that the basement membrane of breast cancer tumors, despite appearing to be delicate, is actually as durable as plastic wrap and shockingly elastic like a party balloon, with the ability to expand to twice its original size.

Virus Evolving to Escape Current Vaccines: Study of Coronavirus Variants Predicts

The novel variants raise the likelihood that reinfections may be more likely and that existing vaccines and some monoclonal antibodies may be less effective at neutralizing them.