Author: Maria Gill

The U.S. government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop a vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in humans, federal officials said Tuesday, as cases in dairy cows continue to rise nationwide. The funds will be issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will enable continued development of a vaccine using the same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines. The grant was made through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a program focused on medical treatments for potential pandemics. Moderna will begin testing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine that…

STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images The rock from the far side of the moon has arrived, but American researchers have a big problem. STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images The rock from the far side of the moon has arrived, but American researchers have a big problem. Space – They’ve arrived. Rocks from the far side of the Moon, the target of China’s Chang’e 6 space probe, have returned to Earth for study. Exactly 1,935.3 grams of our natural satellite’s debris landed in its capsule on June 25, before being transported, within a few days, to Beijing, to the headquarters of the Chinese…

MONTREAL – Artificial intelligence software deployed by CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal will be able to customize users’ menus based on their preferences, aversions and specific dietary needs. We stress that technology also reduces the risk of error regarding allergies, cross-contamination and other food accidents. The programme has been gradually rolled out, since June 2023 and after nearly ten years of work, to Lakeshore, Saint Mary’s and Lasalle hospitals, as well as to Nazaire-Piché and Denis-Benjamin Viger CHSLDs. It can now be rolled out to other institutions. “There will always be human intervention,” said Debbie Berto, a nutrition research officer. But the…

this is Just calculated Scientists from the University of California, San Diego and the Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., have produced a mathematical model that depicts the widespread distribution of sea salt in the air, from ships deployed in the Pacific Ocean, three seasons a year (except winter) for 30 years. The hypothetical result: “whiter” clouds, blocking enough sunlight to reduce the number of heat waves in North America… but at the same time sending more heat waves to Europe. The study appeared in the journal The nature of climate change. Subscribe to our newsletter! So you don’t…

On Friday 21st June, Yellow June Information Day was held on skin cancer. Live this day in pictures: Golden rules for June Yellow: Protect yourself well all year roundIntense exposure to solar radiation causes premature skin aging and increases the risk of skin cancer. You have good feedback!> Wear covers, long and loose clothing,> Wear a wide-brimmed hat and CE category 3 or 4 sunglasses> Look for shadow areas (be careful of echoes)> Avoid exposure to sunlight between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. > Apply a sunscreen that suits your skin type: SPF 50+ in the case of light skin…

This text brings together part of the content of our health newsletter, published every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. In 2006, American researchers published in the journal nature An important scientific article about Alzheimer’s disease that links this disease to an abnormal protein, beta-amyloid. This article has since been cited as a reference in over 2,500 other publications – a huge number and a testament to the impact it has had. Except that it is on the verge of disappearing from the scientific literature, the authors have admitted that it contains manipulated images. This phenomenon, that is, retraction of articles, is…

Despite their small size, mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal in the world. It carries many diseases that can be transmitted to humans. There are viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile fever. These insects, which have invaded the entire planet, also transmit parasitic diseases such as malaria and lymphatic filariasis. The parasites are transmitted directly to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The Hawaiian red iwi has a 90% chance of dying if bitten by an infected mosquito However, humans are not the only ones who suffer from mosquito bites. These insects are…

The Ford government says it will permanently close the Ontario Science Center to the public “effective immediately” due to “serious structural issues” identified with the building in a recent engineering report. The sudden closure of the North York tourist attraction means Toronto residents will no longer be able to visit the museum after today, although special events scheduled over the weekend will be allowed to go ahead. “Today’s actions will protect the health and safety of visitors and staff at the Ontario Science Center while supporting its eventual reopening in a new, state-of-the-art facility,” Kenja Surma, the province’s infrastructure minister,…

In the second report – after the 2022 report – on these health impacts specific to Europe, Published last monthThere are no less than 42 indicators. The report is the result of a An international and multidisciplinary team Which, under the same title (“Countdown to Health and Climate Change”), has been published every year since 2015 monitoring progress (or not) in areas related to health and climate. Mental health has also appeared on the radar in the 2022 edition. Certainly, the indicators that will require the greatest vigilance on the part of governments – A Adapt faster to health services–…

The Center Georges-François Leclerc, the Institute of Molecular Chemistry of the University of Burgundy and the precision medicine company Oncodesign (1) have collaborated on a revolutionary therapeutic project. The European Union has just awarded them a record grant!Here is a beautiful example of a public-private partnership in the service of medical innovation: the Dijon COMETE consortium comprising the Center Georges-François Leclerc (CGFL), the Institute of Molecular Chemistry of the University of Burgundy (ICMUB) and the Oncodesign Foundation for Precision Medicine. (OBM). Brief meaning in Shakespearean language: Molecular radiotherapy for colorectal cancer and stomach cancer. In essence, and in Pasteur’s language…