Using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences…
High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on equipment in communal gyms
Scientists have found that 43% of Staphylococcus bacteria found on exercise equipment in university gyms were ampicillin-resistant, with 73% of…
In cell studies, seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in blocking COVID-19 virus
In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir,…
Study identifies 21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19
A new study has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Different from a computer: Why the brain never processes the same input in the same way
The brain never processes the same information in the same way. Scientists have found out why this is the case…
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks
A new, 3D-printed technology that was inspired by Lego block toys is designed to help heal broken bones, and could…
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught
If physical distancing measures in the United States are relaxed while there is still no COVID-19 vaccine or treatment and…
Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections
Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new research.…
Coronavirus makes changes that cause cells not to recognize it
The novel coronavirus changes the appearance of its messenger RNA cap to trick the host cell into not recognizing it…
Health, well-being and food security of families deteriorating under COVID-19 stress
The ongoing disruptive changes from efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are having a substantial negative impact on the…