Study investigates the characteristics of the EG.5.1 “Eris” variant of SARS-CoV-2, finding it more transmissible among hamsters and slightly better at evading immunity compared to the XBB.1.5 variant. The results suggest that these properties could be driving the variant’s increasing prevalence in human populations.
Cats and Schizophrenia; FDA to Review MDMA PTSD Treatment; Yogurt to Destress?
Owning a cat was linked with more than a 2-times higher risk for developing schizophrenia-related disorders in a meta-analysis. (Schizophrenia Bulletin) Nearly 60% of adults