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A new type of antibody test may reveal whether someone has developed strong immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. The test may also be much less likely to give false-positive results.Share on PinterestResearchers are developing a new type of antibody test that may be better at detecting immunity to the new coronavirus.In the weeks…

The United States government has modified the text of the Affordable Care Act, in a move that leaves room for healthcare providers to discriminate on the basis of gender identity.Share on PinterestNew ruling affecting the Affordable Care Act removes protection against discrimination for transgender and nonbinary people.On Friday, June 12, the U.S. Department of Health…

A new study warns that around 40–45% of people who contract SARS-CoV-2 most likely remain symptom-free. Such cases may contribute to the “silent spread” of the virus. Moreover, even asymptomatic people may experience long-term respiratory issues, the study authors caution.Share on PinterestResearchers warn that many SARS-CoV-2 infections are likely asymptomatic, and they urge people to…

Scientists have created an “atlas” of synapses in the mouse brain, potentially helping other researchers better understand neurological disorders in humans.Share on PinterestA new synapse atlas may provide further insight into the developing brain.The findings, which feature in the journal Science, provide a visual demonstration of the development of synapses across the brain’s life. Synapses…

A study in mice has found that scientists can switch off a gene responsible for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Silencing the gene not only shrinks tumors but also prevents their spread around the body.Share on PinterestNew breast cancer research turns to gene silencing in search for a better treatment against aggressive tumors.Around one…