Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results. The test…
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Impact of COVID-19 infection on patients with congenital heart disease
Results of a retrospective analysis suggest that people born with a heart defect who developed COVID-19 symptoms had a low…
Aerosols vs. droplets
A new study investigates the secret of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s unusual success: its transmissibility, or how it manages to get…
Army researchers collaborate on universal antibody test for COVID-19
Researchers have tested alternative ways to measure COVID-19 antibody levels, resulting in a process that is faster, easier and less…
Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control
Scientists have found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a…
An alternative to animal experiments
Researchers have cultured so-called intestinal organoids from human intestinal tissue, which is a common byproduct when performing bowel surgery. These…
Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress
The coronavirus has ushered in a lot of stress. Psychologists say people can reduce stress by identifying their emotions and…
Therapy plus medication better than medication alone in bipolar disorder
A review of 39 randomized clinical trials has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective…
Breakthrough blood test developed for brain tumors
Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and…
Distracted learning a big problem, golden opportunity for educators, students
Although experts say using electronic media while doing schoolwork negatively impacts learning, many students believe they’re immune to any ill…