Civilization picked up speed after the discovery of agriculture and animal husbandry, allowing for longer lifespans, healthier people, and lots of...
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Public transportation was one of the hardest hit sectors during the COVID pandemic. Some cities, such as San Francisco, saw ridership go down as much...
We take for granted the knowledge that infection is caused by microscopic organisms. But the road to this scientific truth has been long and winding,...
A few years back, a team of international researchers successfully used gene editing to correct a heart defect in human embryos. This is the first...
Despite incredible progress in the manufacture and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, there are still significant geographic areas in our country...
We live in a time of tremendous advancements in science and medicine. We can save premature babies, reattach severed limbs (how about heads?), and...
We spend a lot of time here pointing out the dangers of bacteria. However, we're going to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful and...
Kaiser Health News and The Guardian launched Lost on the Frontline a year ago, an investigation into the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers....
What is bacteria? Bacteria are single-cell organisms. Where humans are made up of, on average 1 trillion cells, bacteria are made up of just one....
Ahh, that post-vaccine feeling of relief. That glimpse of the light at the end of a year-long tunnel. The thoughts of plans for travel, visiting...
Are all hospital-acquired infections due to contaminated surfaces? It turns out that some infections - even those as the result of a procedure - are...
After the hurdle of creating and distributing a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the next greatest challenge is ensuring that at least 80-85% of the...