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How relaxing COVID-19 restrictions could pave the way for vaccine resistance Posted: 27 Jul 2021 04:53 PM PDT A new article outlines how relaxing Covid-19 restrictions could pave the way for new vaccine-resistant virus mutations. It describes how we are in an 'arms race' with the virus and how rising cases could provide opportunities for it to evolve into even more transmissible variants. The researchers say that any new variants could be more virulent, more vaccine resistant, and more dangerous for children and vulnerable groups such as transplant patients. |
Global dementia cases forecasted to triple by 2050 Posted: 27 Jul 2021 02:17 PM PDT Positive trends in global education access are expected to decrease dementia prevalence worldwide by 6.2 million cases by the year 2050. Meanwhile, anticipated trends in smoking, high body mass index and high blood sugar are predicted to increase prevalence by nearly the same number: 6.8 million cases. |
Emphasize personal health benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, experts say Posted: 27 Jul 2021 01:32 PM PDT Several forms of public messages can increase vaccination intentions, but messaging that emphasizes personal health benefits has the largest impact. |
Leader effectiveness may depend on emotional expression Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:13 AM PDT Women leaders must often battle sexist stereotypes that label them 'too emotional' for effective leadership. A surprising new study shows that when they express calm, happy emotions, however, women are perceived as more effective leaders than men. The effect is most pronounced for leaders in top positions in an organization. |
Cultural biases impact native fish, too Posted: 27 Jul 2021 09:12 AM PDT From art to religion to land use, much of what is deemed valuable in the United States was shaped centuries ago by the white male perspective. Fish, it turns out, are no exception. A study explores how colonialist attitudes toward native fishes were rooted in elements of racism and sexism. It describes how those attitudes continue to shape fisheries management today, often to the detriment of native fishes. |
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