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Razer’s Smart Mask Fights COVID-19
Gaming specialist Razer has unveiled what it claims is the “smartest mask in the world” for protection against the coronavirus. The company, which produces mice,
COVID-19 Risk Calculator Online
A new algorithm has been developed that calculates an individual’s risk of infection in indoor spaces based on current research. The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is known
Heated Nickel Foam Kills COVID-19
A new air filter has been developed that can heat up to 250 degrees Celsius, effectively killing SARS-CoV-2 aerosols that can otherwise linger in indoor
New Pig Coronavirus Infects Human Cells
A new study has found that the Swine Acute Diarrhea Syndrome Coronavirus (SADS-CoV), which has a mortality rate of 90% in piglets, can also infect
COVID-19: Bats and Ferrets for Animal Testing
German researchers have discovered two suitable animal candidates for testing potential vaccines and new medicines before human trials. The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut is searching for animals that
COVID-19 fuels rise in malaria deaths in Africa
The spread of the coronavirus could lead to a reduction in measures against malaria in Africa, potentially doubling the number of deaths to 769,000 people.
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
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
