Date: May 22, 2020 Source 1: Hokkaido University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. Read More …
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Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 offers a more rapid alternative to a vaccine
Date: May 7, 2020 Source 1: University of Cambridge Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Repurposing existing medicines focused on known drug targets is likely to offer a more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than developing and manufacturing a vaccine, argue an Read More …
Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house
Date: May 1, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Diego Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide. It could enable hospitals to make their own Read More …
Scientists regenerate neurons in mice with spinal cord injury and optic nerve damage
Date: April 30, 2020 Source 1: Temple University Health System Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Each year thousands of patients face life-long losses in sensation and motor function from spinal cord injury and related conditions in which axons are badly damaged Read More …
Designer virus’ is first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years
Phase 1 trial shows promise for completion of stalled eradication effort; offers lessons for COVID-19 vaccine development Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Francisco Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results Read More …
Researchers identify cells likely targeted by COVID-19 virus
Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection Date: April 22, 2020 Source 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have identified specific types of cells that appear Read More …
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 Read More …