FeaturedNeuroscience·March 27, 2020·3 min readCOVID-19 pandemic could have caused 40 million deaths if left uncheckedA new model finds that, if left unchecked, the COVID-19 virus could have infected 7 billion people and caused around 40 million deaths this year.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 26, 2020·3 min readHow to identify factors affecting COVID-19 transmissionResearchers discuss the need for long-term and more quantitative approaches by experts spanning various fields, to help understand viruses, like SARS-CoV-2, and how they may affect drinking water treatment strategies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2020·5 min readWhy the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for COVID-19In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discuss the limits of the US being prepared for coronavirus and the dangers of being unprepared.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 25, 2020·3 min readCOVID-19 should be wake-up call for robotics researchRobots could help perform the "dull, dirty, and dangerous" pandemic response jobs, limiting human exposure to COVID-19.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·March 25, 2020·2 min readLow risk of COVID-19 spreading through tearsA new study reveals the risk of transmission of COVID-19 through tears is low. However, transmission can occur if you touch an item infected with the virus and then touch your eye.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2020·4 min readGreater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeksIf strong social distancing measures are adopted by at least 80% of the population, COVID-19 could be curbed within 13 weeks, a new model reveals. However, if 70% or less of the population practice social distancing, the pandemic may not be curbed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2020·2 min readLying face down improves breathing in severe COVID-19A small study of patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms in Wuhan found laying face down was better for the lungs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2020·3 min readCOVID-19: Now is not the time to ease social distancing measuresDespite talk of re-opening the country to boost the economy, public health officials are urging the public to remain at home and socially distance to slow the spread of COVID-19. They warn that if we don't, the spread will get worse, and death rates will rise.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 24, 2020·5 min readRepurposing blood clot drug could help treat COVID-19Tissue plasminogen activators (tPA), FDA approved drugs used to treat stroke and heart attack patients, may help COVID-19 patients in danger of respiratory failure. If successful, the drug may help treat severe respiratory symptoms when ventilators are not available.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2020·7 min readSingapore modeling study estimates impact of physical distancing on reducing spread of COVID-19Singapore model indicates quarantining people infected with COVID-19 and their family members, closing schools, and distancing, in that order, are effective at reducing transmission of the virus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·March 24, 2020·9 min readDIY medical devices and protective gear fuel battle against COVID-19Georgia Tech researchers are using 3D printing, plastic-lined table cloths, and an array of other items to craft personal protective equipment that can be used by healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients. The team will share the designs for free, allowing for crowdsourcing of DIY protective gear.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 23, 2020·2 min readACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may increase the risk of severe COVID-19Researchers confirm ACE inhibitors and ARBS medications may increase the risk of patients with COVID-19 developing more severe symptoms.Read More