Date: March 12, 2021 Source 1: Massachusetts General Hospital Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers find that neutralizing antibodies raised by COVID-19 vaccines are not as effective at neutralizing some new, circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has Read More …
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COVID-19 risk increases with airborne pollen, study finds
Increased pollen concentrations correlate with higher SARS-CoV-2 infection rates Date: March 9, 2021 Source 1: Technical University of Munich (TUM) Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: New research finds that when airborne pollen levels are higher, increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates can be Read More …
Research team identifies potential drug to treat SARS-CoV-2
In a newly published study, researchers call for clinical trials of an FDA-approved heart medication Date: February 22, 2021 Source 1: Texas A&M University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A federally approved heart medication shows significant effectiveness in interfering with SARS-CoV-2 Read More …
Preventive blood thinning drugs linked to reduced risk of death in COVID-19 patients
Strong evidence that prompt anti-clotting therapy may prevent deaths in hospital patients Date: February 12, 2021 Source 1: BMJ Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Patients given preventive blood thinning drugs (prophylactic anticoagulants) within 24 hours of admission to hospital with COVID-19 Read More …
Quantum effects help minimize communication flaws
Date: February 10, 2021 Source 1: University of Vienna Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Noise limits the performance of modern quantum technologies. However, particles traveling in a superposition of paths can bypass noise in communication. New research reveals novel techniques to Read More …
Six previously FDA-approved drugs appear promising against SARS-CoV-2 in laboratory testing
Date: February 10, 2021 Source 1: American Society for Microbiology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers havve discovered that six drugs previously approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for other indications could be repurposed to treat or prevent 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …