Date: January 15, 2021 Source: University of Exeter Summary: Oxygen levels in the ancient oceans were surprisingly resilient to climate change, new research suggests. Oxygen levels in the ancient oceans were surprisingly resilient to climate change, new research suggests. Scientists Read More …
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New research may explain severe virus attacks on the lungs
Date: December 30, 2020 Source 1: Karolinska Institutet Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. In a new study, researchers describe how different kinds of immune cells, called Read More …
Secondary bloodstream infections associated with severe COVID-19
Date: December 23, 2020 Source 1: Rutgers University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: People with severe COVID-19 and a secondary blood infection were significantly sicker upon hospital admission, had longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes, according to a new study. People Read More …
Pandemic and forthcoming stimulus funds could bring climate targets in sight — or not
Date: December 22, 2020 Source 1: University of Groningen Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: The lockdowns that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, in the recovery phase, emissions could rise to levels above those projected before Read More …
Learning from three centuries of smallpox epidemics in London, UK
Date: December 21, 2020 Source 1: PLOS Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge of interest in the study of infectious disease transmission, and how control measures could change the course of the pandemic. New Read More …
Stroke and altered mental state increase risk of death for COVID-19 patients
Date: December 18, 2020 Source 1: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: People hospitalized with COVID-19 and neurological problems including stroke and confusion, have a higher risk of dying than other COVID-19 patients, according to a new Read More …
COVID-19 preprint data rapidly influenced critical care practice
Date: December 15, 2020 Source 1: American Thoracic Society Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: In a new research letter, researchers examine whether preprint data on the use of the corticosteroid dexamethasone influenced clinical practice in treating COVID-19 critical care patients throughout Read More …
UV-emitting LED lights found to kill coronavirus
Finding suggests technology can be installed in air conditioning, vacuum, and water systems Date: December 14, 2020 Source 1: American Friends of Tel Aviv University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have shown that the coronavirus can be killed efficiently, quickly, Read More …
Ferrets, cats and civets most susceptible to coronavirus infection after humans
Ducks, rats, mice, pigs and chickens had lower or no susceptibility to infection Date: December 10, 2020 Source 1: Center for Genomic Regulation Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: An analysis of ten different species finds that humans — followed by ferrets Read More …
Researchers develop rapid genomics strategy to trace coronavirus
Date: December 10, 2020 Source 1: Garvan Institute of Medical Research Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A team of researchers is pioneering the use of a fast genomic sequencing technology to help determine the source of hard-to-trace coronavirus cases. Thanks to Read More …