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Ginseng: Miracle Cure for Alzheimer’s?
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by scientists at the National University of Seoul, who have found that bacteria living in the soil can produce
Rapid Test Detects COVID in Sewage
A new rapid test currently in development may be able to detect SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in wastewater. This could allow for quarantine measures to be
Golden mushroom compound fights coronavirus
Researchers have discovered that the bromotyrosines found in the Gold Sponge can combat multi-resistant bacteria and RNA viruses. A clinical study is set to investigate
Smoking Increases COVID-19 Severity
Smoking weakens the lungs and increases the risk of severe illness from a coronavirus infection. Nicotine also affects receptors, making it easier for the virus
Salt-rich diet weakens immune system.
A new study has found that consuming too much salt weakens the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight off bacterial
Inhalable drug inhibits coronavirus replication.
A new drug has been found to significantly inhibit the replication of the coronavirus in animal testing and human cell cultures. Due to the specific
New gene scissors work on coronavirus.
A new gene-editing tool has been developed that can manipulate RNA-based structures, including the coronavirus. The previous CRISPR/Cas9 method was limited to DNA. The CRISPR/Cas9
Low Blood Pressure Increases Senior Mortality
A low blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or less increases the risk of mortality in seniors, according to a study analyzing health data from 415,980
COVID Vaccine: Scientists Decode Virus
In the midst of the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, scientists around the world are working tirelessly to find a cure and an
AI detects Covid-19 through breath
Swiss scientists from the ETH Lausanne (EPFL) have developed two artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can detect Covid-19. The DeepChest AI uses ultrasound images of
