More than 70% of all COVID-19 cases in New York City might be linked to variants, report finds
Between January and mid-March, the percentage of coronavirus samples linked to coronavirus variants that were sent for sequencing from 10% go more than 70%, a new report finds. Start the conversation, or Read more at Daily Mail
COVID-19 in our dust may help predict outbreaks, study finds
A study done in rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated shows that the virus’s RNA can persist up to a month in dust. The study did not evaluate whether dust can transmit the virus to humans. It could, however, offer another option for monitoring COVID-19 outbreaks in specific buildings, including nursing homes, offices or schools. […]
Molecular assembly line to design, test drug compounds streamlined
Researchers have fine-tuned the molecular assembly line that creates antibiotics via engineered biosynthesis. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
Machine learning can help slow down future pandemics
Artificial intelligence could be one of the keys for limiting the spread of infection in future pandemics. In a new study, researchers have investigated how machine learning can be used to find effective testing methods during epidemic outbreaks, thereby helping to better control the outbreaks. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
Common drug could be used to prevent certain skin cancers
New data suggests that an oral drug currently used in the clinical setting to treat neuromuscular diseases could also help prevent a common form of skin cancer caused by damage from ultraviolet-B radiation from the sun. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
Powered prosthetic ankles can restore a wide range of functions for amputees
A recent case study demonstrates that, with training, neural control of a powered prosthetic ankle can restore a wide range of abilities, including standing on very challenging surfaces and squatting. The researchers are currently working with a larger group of study participants to see how broadly applicable the findings may be. Start the conversation, or […]
People may trust computers more than humans
Despite increasing concern over the intrusion of algorithms in daily life, people may be more willing to trust a computer program than their fellow humans, especially if a task becomes too challenging, according to new research from data scientists. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
New Hampshire and Oklahoma open up coronavirus vaccines to out-of-state residents
New Hampshire and Oklahoma have become the latest U.S. states to open up coronavirus vaccines to all Americans regardless of whether or not they live in the states. Start the conversation, or Read more at Daily Mail
Smell you later: Exposure to smells in early infancy can modulate adult behavior
The smells that newborn mice are exposed to affect many social behaviors later in life, but how this happens is still a mystery. Scientists have now discovered the molecules necessary for imprinting. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
Study suggests new advice for medics treating high blood pressure
Researchers found no evidence that diastolic blood pressure – the bottom reading on a test – can be harmful to patients when reduced to levels that were previously considered to be too low. Start the conversation, or Read more at ScienceDaily
