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·April 11, 2020·1 min read

AI app can detect coronavirus from sound of cough

Researchers have developed a new app that uses artificial intelligence technology to determine whether a person has COVID-19 based on the sound of their cough. The app has a 70% accuracy rate.

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·April 11, 2020·5 min read

Ion channel VRAC enhances immune response against viruses

Findings suggest cell-to-cell transmission of cGAMP via LRRC8/VRAC ion channels is central to effective antiviral immunity.

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·April 11, 2020·5 min read

Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release

Using magnetic nanoparticles, researchers were able to stimulate the adrenal glands of rodents and control the release of stress-related hormones. The approach could be applied to humans to treat hormone-related disorders.

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·April 11, 2020·5 min read

Does long-term exposure to air pollution lead to a steeper rate of cognitive decline?

Researchers report conflicting evidence about whether air pollution is associated with cognitive decline.

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·April 11, 2020·3 min read

COVID-19: Six drug candidates identified

Six potential drug candidates have been identified as candidates to treat COVID-19 infections. The drugs, which have previously been subjected to clinical trials for treating a range of conditions, from arthritis to cancer, target Mpro, the main SARS-CoV-2 enzyme.

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·April 10, 2020·3 min read

Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer and brain diseases

A new optical imaging tool allows surgeons to map out cancerous tumors and helps to provide a better understanding of how diseases affect brain activity.

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·April 10, 2020·4 min read

Snake venom used to solve structure of muscle protein

A neurotoxin found in snake venom allowed researchers to uncover a detailed shape of nicotinic receptors involved in muscle contractions.

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·April 10, 2020·5 min read

Video games improve the visual attention of expert players

If you're playing video games to help kill time during social distancing, you might be improving your visual attention abilities. Researchers found experienced gamers have faster information processing abilities and can allocate more cognitive power to individual visual stimuli. Playing video games can cause long-term changes in the brain and lead to improvements in temporal visual selective attention.

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·April 10, 2020·4 min read

Mapping SARS-CoV-2 active proteins and how COVID-19 spreads throughout the body

Researchers have mapped the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 proteins and human cells, showing which proteins are being activated and deactivated by coronavirus. The findings reveal how the virus can spread through the human body.

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·April 10, 2020·3 min read

More evidence ultrasound can help in battle against Alzheimer’s disease

Combining focused ultrasound with microbubble treatments weakens the connection between blood-brain barrier cells, effectively allowing for better delivery and absorption of drug treatments.

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·April 10, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19: Aerosolized particles carrying virus stay in the air longer than previously thought

New model reveals the aerosolized particles carrying the coronavirus can remain in the air longer than was previously suggested. Researchers modeled a scenario where an infected person coughs in a supermarket aisle and takes into consideration in-store ventilation systems. The model revealed the aerosol-cloud containing COVID-19 spreads outside the immediate vicinity of the coughing person and dilutes in the process, but the dilution occurs over several minutes.

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·April 10, 2020·2 min read

Clinical trial for the use of nitric oxide to treat severe COVID-19

A new clinical trial is enrolling patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms to assess the effect of nitric oxide in treating the virus. Previous research found nitric oxide has antiviral properties against coronaviruses. The effect was tested and demonstrated during the SARS outbreak in the early 2000s.