April 2020

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Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release

Date: April 17, 2020 Source 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress. Abnormal levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are linked to a variety of mental health disorders, including depression and posttraumatic […]

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Loss of smell and taste validated as COVID-19 symptoms in patients with high recovery rate

Study suggests clinicians should include sensory impairment as standard screening measure Date: April 13, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Diego Source 2 : www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have published the first empirical findings that strongly associate sensory loss and COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Loss of smell and taste

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Ultraviolet LEDs prove effective in eliminating coronavirus from surfaces and, potentially, air and water

Date: April 14, 2020 Source 1: University of California – Santa Barbara Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers are developing ultraviolet LEDs that have the ability to decontaminate surfaces — and potentially air and water — that have come in contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As COVID-19 continues to ravage global populations, the world is singularly

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