Despite causing a surge in infections this summer that has resulted in thousands of hospitalizations and deaths, the delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is not particularly good at evading the antibodies generated by vaccination, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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Team Develops Bioprocess for Converting Plant Materials into Valuable Chemicals
A team of scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed a bioprocess using engineered yeast that completely and efficiently converted plant matter consisting of acetate and xylose into high-value bioproducts.
Protecting Largest, Most Prolific Fish May Boost Productivity of Fisheries, New Research Finds
Overlooking capacity of large females may lead to overharvest.
Scientists Identify for the First Time Live Immune Cells in a Coral and Sea Anemone
A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Ben Gurion University of the Negev has identified specialized immune cells in the cauliflower coral and starlet sea anemone that can help fight infection.
Indigenous Territories Fight Climate Change
Study finds that Indigenous Territories are as effective as Protected Areas in preserving forest's carbon stocks
New Way of Analyzing Tree Rings Confirms Unprecedented Central Asia Warming
A relatively new way of analyzing tree rings has allowed researchers to reconstruct temperatures in Mongolia since 1269 C.E.