Coronavirus testing kits to be developed using RNA imaging technology
Researchers will use a pioneering imaging technology — called Mango, for its bright color —…
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Stretchable supercapacitors to power tomorrow’s wearable devices
Researchers have engineered a novel type of supercapacitor that maintains full functionality even when stretched…
Ritalin and similar medications cause brain to focus on benefits of work, not costs
New research from cognitive neuroscientists has pinpointed how stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall can…
An advance in molecular moviemaking shows how molecules respond to two photons of light
Some of the molecules’ responses were surprising and others had been seen before with other…
Chip-based devices improve practicality of quantum-secured communication
Researchers have demonstrated new chip-based devices that contain all the optical components necessary for quantum…
Scientists program cells to carry out gene-guided construction projects
Researchers developed a technique called genetically targeted chemical assembly, or GTCA, which they used to…
Parental diet affects sperm and health of future offspring
When parents eat low-protein or high-fat diets it can lead to metabolic disorders in their…
Sea otters, opossums and the surprising ways pathogens move from land to sea
A parasite known only to be hosted in North America by the Virginia opossum is…
Bone analyzes tell about kitchen utensils in the Middle Ages
Who in the Middle Ages cooked their dinner in copper pots? And where did they…
Compact beam steering studies to revolutionize autonomous navigation, AR, neuroscience
In three recent papers, engineers report the first demonstration of optical phased array technology on-chip…
How molecules self-assemble into superstructures
Most technical functional units are built bit by bit according to a well-designed construction plan….
Understanding how COVID-19 affects children vital to slowing pandemic, doctors say
Though COVID-19 so far appears to be largely sparing children, researchers are cautioning that it…
Improving success of giraffe translocations
In two new studies, an international team of researchers identifies the ideal composition of a…
Observing phytoplankton via satellite
Thanks to a new algorithm, researchers can now use satellite data to determine in which…
Secrets to swimming efficiency of whales, dolphins
Recent work has examined the fluid mechanics of cetacean propulsion by numerically simulating their oscillating…
An updated guide to the coronavirus drugs and vaccines in development
In the months since the novel coronavirus rose from a regional crisis to a global…
New COVID-19 info for gastroenterologists and patients
An article outlines key information gastroenterologists and patients with chronic digestive conditions need to know…
‘Sushi parasites’ have increased 283-fold in past 40 years
A new study finds dramatic increases in the abundance of a worm that can be…
Drug makers are racing to develop immune therapies for Covid-19. Will they be ready in time?
In the 1995 movie “Outbreak,” doctors whip up a serum from monkey blood in just…
McDonald’s To Start Releasing Plastic-Free Toys In Their Happy Meals
According to a news release, it seems like world-famous fast food chain McDonald’s is joining…
How To Be More Productive While Working From Home During Coronavirus Lockdown
Here are some tips to help you be productive even while working at home during…
New COVID-19 Test Provides Results In Under Half An Hour
A new report reveals that scientists were recently able to develop a new testing method…
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Coronavirus survives on surfaces up to 72 hours. Here’s how to protect yourself
Viruses didn’t become ubiquitous by being wimps: From the rhinoviruses that cause the common cold…
STAT Plus: How to rebrand a clinical trial? For one study, Instagram influencers and a dash of wit go a long way
For the better part of four years, Samantha Meltzer-Brody has been trying to recruit thousands…
‘Stealth Transmission’ To Blame For Coronavirus Spread, Per Experts
Per a new study, the rapid spread of the coronavirus that’s put the entire world…
Diarrhea Could Be First Sign Of Coronavirus Infection, Study Says
Usually, media reports and releases point to pneumonia and flu-like symptoms as the first signs…
Ohio Toddler Tests Positive For Coronavirus
According to the latest report, health officials from Franklin County have recently confirmed that a…
How Long Can Novel Coronavirus Stay On Surfaces?
A new study shows that the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 could survive on plastic and…
Critically Ill Patient Denied Of Liver Transplant Over Coronavirus Fears
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a man from Colorado that’s scheduled for a liver transplant was…
6 Keto-Friendly Fruits To Enhance Your Keto Diet
Here are 6 keto-friendly fruits that will help enhance your keto diet. Read Original Article:…
Trump Says He Deserves ‘Perfect Score’ For Coronavirus Response, Health Experts Say NO
Public health experts said President Donald Trump has been a “bad role model” amid the…
New York Doctors Are Now Reusing Face Masks To Treat COVID-19 Patients
Doctors in some hospitals in New York admitted that they have been asked to reuse…
Facebook Blocked Legitimate News Articles About COVID-19
Netizens slammed Facebook early this week after the company’s automated moderation tool removed posts containing…
Top Strategies To Protect Your Mental Health Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
These tips will help protect your mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read Original Article:…
Ibuprofen Making Coronavirus Symptoms Worse? Experts React
The WHO recommends using paracetamol rather than ibuprofen to self-medicate COVID-19 symptoms. Read Original Article:…
Trying Keto Diet Amid COVID-19 Pandemic? You Need To Expect Flu-Like Symptoms
A new study by University of Tasmania in Australia found that keto flu appears within…
Unlikely Benefit: Coronavirus Doing More For Climate Change More Than Humanity Ever Will
Amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown and quarantine, it seems as if the virus is proving…
No, Of Course The Coronavirus Didn’t Come From Space
The coronavirus is many things, a lot of which we don’t understand yet. But if…
Using ‘organs-on-a-chip’ to model complicated diseases
Biological engineers have created a multitissue model that lets them study the relationships between different…
View From Duke Health: Coronavirus Insights
DukeMedicine HealthNews: What have we learned about how COVID-19 spreads? Nicholas Turner, MD, MHSc: Novel…
Ask Dr. Etingin, M.D. – Cervical cancer screening recommendations … “Hypoallergenic” products
Q: What are the current recommendations for cervical cancer screening? A: There is some debate…
Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD Is a Must to Preserve Lung Function
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for lung diseases that include emphysema and…
Watch for Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer and Know Your Risk
Ovarian cancer is not the type of cancer that most frequently affects women, but it…
Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Expect and How to Prepare
For many chronic diseases, evaluating the stage of the disease is part of the diagnostic…
Still ‘early days’ to assess COVID-19 impact on women, children – UNICEF official
Shortly after the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), UNICEF was among the first…
UN health chief announces global ‘solidarity trial’ to jumpstart search for COVID-19 treatment
Just 60 days after the genetic sequence of COVID-19 was shared by China, the first…
FROM THE FIELD: Surviving a coronavirus scare in China
A young woman who works as an intern for the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in…
WHO to launch multinational trial to jumpstart search for coronavirus drugs
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that it would launch a multi-arm, multi-country clinical trial…
New analysis of coronavirus risk confirms young adults are not invincible
As the Covid-19 pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, researchers are expanding their…
Treat migrants with dignity and respect during pandemic: UN migration agency
The importance of treating migrants with dignity and respect has not changed, UN migration agency…