Potential therapy derived from a banana protein works against SARS-CoV-2
The antiviral is also effective against all known coronaviruses and influenza.
October 20, 2022 12:28 PM
Infectious Disease
The unique way this virus sneaks into a cell’s nucleus could advance the study of cancer-causing pathogens
The finding could help scientists figure out a mystery of basic cell biology, as well.
October 18, 2022 10:00 AM
Anti-anaerobic antibiotics associated with increased risk of mortality in critically ill patients
Study shows early treatment with specific antibiotics depletes the body of gut anaerobes that protect against pneumonia, organ failure and mortality.
October 17, 2022 5:00 AM
Smoking, diabetes and obesity – not pre-existing heart disease, pose a bigger risk of COVID-19 death
People with cardiovascular disease still have a high burden of risk factors for severe COVID.
October 12, 2022 5:00 AM
Comparing life-threatening flu and COVID-19 illness in kids
Study suggests similar outcomes between critically ill kids hospitalized for COVID and influenza, with 1 in 3 children in multi-hospital cohort needing invasive breathing support.
September 13, 2022 10:55 AM
Simple rubber band fix improves surgical mask seal to N95 levels, study shows
This easy, cheap fix could help people when and where N95 respirators are in short supply.
August 24, 2022 2:30 PM