Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Reinfection More Likely to Occur in Homeless People

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.13.2021 19:58 PM

A recently published study showed that unstable housing was the only demographical factor linked to severe acute respiratory syndrome reinfection despite the antibody's presence from the first infection.

Hearing Loss and COVID-19: Scientists Found that SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect Two Types of Cells in the Inner Ear

11.04.2021 00:04 AM

Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could infect the Schwann and har cells in the inner ear that may lead to hearing loss.

Carbon Nanotubes: Novel Sensor That Can Detect SARS-CoV-2 Developed; Results in Just a Few Minutes

10.27.2021 06:10 AM

Through the use of specialized carbon nanotubes, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a novel sensor that can help alleviate the fast transmission of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Investigation in China Bat Caves Rejected, WHO Cannot Probe Hubei Wildlife Due to Tourism

10.12.2021 05:27 AM

A new report said that the Chinese government declined an investigation from WHO on the Enshi caves, located at Hubei, and just 6-hours away from Wuhan.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

10.12.2021 00:01 AM

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Symptons and Complications:When Is a Patient Most Infectious? How Fatal Is It?

09.30.2021 04:38 AM

The Delta Variant was recognized as the COVID-19 variant of concern in May this year and it has been proven difficult to control in unvaccinated populations.

Bats in Laos Carry Coronavirus Sharing Similar Features With SARS-COV-2, Scientists Closer to Pinpointing COVID-19 Cause

09.19.2021 23:18 PM

Researchers found three viruses that share a key feature with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that caused COVID-19, in greater horseshoe bats living in limestone caves in Laos. Scientists are hopeful that they are now closer to finding the cause of the current pandemic.

Novel Virus-Like Nanoparticle Vaccine Offers New Approach of Protection Against COVID-19

09.09.2021 21:44 PM

Researchers from the University of Minnesota developed a novel virus-like nanoparticle vaccine that has been tested on animals, offering a new approach in a human vaccine against COVID-19 and its variants.

New Zealand Prevents COVID-19 Delta Variant Outbreak With Real-Time Genome Sequencing

08.20.2021 02:33 AM

Even though the delta variant was around the corner, New Zealand is equipped with a whole new level of coronavirus testing. New Zealand prevented the transmission of the COVID-19 delta variant through the help of real-time genome sequencing.

New Copper-Infused Face Mask Developed to Improve Protection for Tourism Frontliners, Entire Hospitality Industry

08.11.2021 02:02 AM

A new face mask with copper properties was developed specifically to hospitality and tourism industry by the experts from West Virginia University.

Why Are There Different Variants of COVID-19? Pathology of SARS-CoV-2 Studied to Identify Genetic Evolution

08.09.2021 08:44 AM

Pathological experts have examined the cause of spike protein mutations in various SARS-CoV-2 variants.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Incubation Period: Why Is It So Dangerous and How Mutations Made This Variant

08.02.2021 05:41 AM

With the surge of the COVID-19 delta variant, it is important to know how dangerous the mutated version of the virus is.

Sumatran Tigers in Indonesia Recovering From COVID-19, Cause of Coronavirus in Animals Still Unknown

08.02.2021 02:41 AM

In Indonesia, two rare Sumatran tigers tested positive for COVID-19 last month and are being treated by zookeepers. Jakarta officials are now investigating the cause of the infection as none of their caretakers and zoo staff have the infection.

Deleted SARS-CoV-2 Data From Wuhan Finally Recovered After a Year to Shed Light on the Origins of COVID-19

07.31.2021 04:40 AM

An American scientist recovered deleted virus sequence a year after it was removed from the public database Sequence Read Archive. Finding the missing genetic sequence data is valuable in determining the origin of SARS-CoV-2.

DC Health COVID-19 Update: 'Minimal' Breakthrough Cases Recorded, Less Than 300 Delta Variant Cases Confirmed

07.28.2021 02:35 AM

A new COVID-19 update was released by DC Health, which shows the status of the COVID-19 variants, along with the 'breakthrough cases,' in the region.

Coronavirus and Cognitive Decline: Does COVID-19 Decrease Intelligence?

07.26.2021 05:20 AM

A new study found that cognitive decline recorded throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was actually related with the coronavirus.

One of Nine Lions Infected by COVID-19 in Indian Zoo Dies, Study Says Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from Human to Animals Possible

07.21.2021 03:56 AM

A recent report published in CDC confirms COVID-19 transmission from humans and animals, following the coronavirus-related death of a lioness at a zoo in India.

Wildfire Smoke Concentration Enhances SARS-CoV-2, Makes Our Health Vulnerable to Coronavirus

07.21.2021 00:29 AM

A new study confirms that wildfire smokes enhances the coronavirus, which was evident through the spike of COVID-19 cases in Reno's heavily exposed areas.

Experts Develop Breathalyser For Easy Virus Testing, But Can Breath-Based Tester Detect COVID-19 Accurately?

07.12.2021 03:49 AM

Medical scientists are able to develop breath-based COVID-19 testers that are much convenient compared to swab-testing. But is the new testing method accurate?

Wuhan Lab Leak Theory Allegedly True; Scientists Claim Genetic Sequence Shows COVID-19 Originated from Lab

07.08.2021 04:09 AM

Scientists recently claimed that the presence of a specific genetic sequence known as CGG-CGG is an indication that COVID-19 originated in a laboratory.

Mink Farms Will Be Banned in the US to Prevent Possible Coronavirus Mutation

07.04.2021 01:40 AM

A bipartisan proposal aims to stop mink farms operations in the United States in an effort to prevent possible mutations of coronavirus that could accelerate the transmission of infection.