Biosxan

03/17/2021

"Ever wondered how many times a minute a baby blinks? Or why babies have more bones than adults? Or how big your brain is without all those wrinkles? Or how long your intestines would be if you stretched them out?"

Your body is a wonderland. A weird, miraculous, disgusting, wonderland.

03/17/2021

"As more and more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine shots, some who have spent months suffering from the virus are reporting they’re seeing their symptoms disappear after their vaccinations, leaving experts with yet another puzzling clinical development surrounding the disease."

We’re updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world, including stats about the spread of the coronavirus in Washington state.

03/17/2021

"Several world leaders and politicians are pushing back against vaccine skepticism amid concerns that fewer people are willing to be inoculated against the coronavirus, particularly among Republicans in the United States, and as much of Europe pauses the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot over blood-clot concerns."

Former president Donald Trump recommended Americans get vaccinated, touting the “great vaccine” as “something that works” in an interview with Fox News amid revelations most of his supporters remain hesitant about getting vaccinated.

03/17/2021

"In the first two and half months of Covid-19 vaccine distribution in the US, counties considered to have high social vulnerability had lower vaccine coverage than counties considered to have low social vulnerability, according to a study published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "

The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Meanwhile, vaccinations have already started in some countries as cases continue to rise. Follow here for the latest.

03/09/2021

"Did you ever wonder why the color of our blood is red? Here’s the answer - the iron present in our blood forms a ring of atoms called porphyrin, the shape of this structure produces the red color. The shape of the porphyrin is affected by the presence of oxygen in your body."

Learn interesting facts about biology that you probably have not heard of. Read this article and enlighten yourself with these facts.

03/07/2021

“The FDA’s review of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine found that it was more than 80 percent effective at preventing severe illness in a large international clinical trial. But the review noted that the vaccine had lower efficacy among higher-risk older adults in the trial, a finding that experts hope will not discourage some people from taking it”

If many Americans opted to wait for a preferred vaccine, it would not only leave more people at risk of developing a serious case of covid, but it would also probably slow down the country’s vaccination program.

03/05/2021

Did you know that rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and allergy symptom-free?

In the spirit of those annoying, addictive, you-know-you’re- reading-them-even-though-you- wish-you-weren’t Facebook notes popping up everywhere, Heal

03/05/2021

A Simple Rule of Thumb for Knowing When the Pandemic Is Over
At some point—maybe even soon—the emergency phase of the pandemic will end. But what, exactly, is that magic threshold?

ALEXIS C. MADRIGAL
FEBRUARY 23, 2021

At some point—maybe even soon—the emergency phase of the pandemic will end. But what, exactly, is that magic threshold?

03/05/2021

Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s time to open Texas 100%, end statewide mask mandate
Public health experts say the move, which takes effect next week, is risky and comes much too soon.

AUSTIN — Texans will no longer be required to wear a face mask in public, and all businesses will be able open at full capacity starting next week, Gov....

02/22/2021

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