by Keila DePape, McGill University a, The mouse model of BCG vaccination and IAV infection. b,c, Morbidity and mortality of mice infected with the lethal dose of PR8 (120 PFUs; n = 9–10). d, Viral load at various timepoints after infection with a sublethal dose of IAV-PR8 (50 PFUs; n = 4–8). e, Confocal microscopy of lung section infected with...
Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is a popular method of recovery and wellness that has garnered attention in recent years. Cold therapy tanks, in particular, have become a go-to for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and those seeking relief from chronic pain. This article will explore the science behind cold therapy tanks, the benefits of incorporating...
by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, Northeastern University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Flashlights and candles aren’t the only things people should have on hand during natural disasters and storms. A food safety plan is a must, says Darin Detwiler, associate teaching professor at Northeastern University. “When we have an earthquake or a storm or a hurricane or a tornado,...
The complex of the Nav1.4 channel from human muscle cells with the Hm-3 toxin extracted from the venom of the Heriaeus melloteei spider. (A) The interaction of Hm-3 (blue/purple) with the first voltage-sensing domain (D1) of the channel A team of Russian scientists together with foreign colleagues, reports that the venom of the crab spider...
