Video: Coronavirus drugs—Where are we, and what's next? Antiviral drugs could help us fight the new coronavirus, but currently, we don't have a highly potent, effective antiviral that cures COVID-19. May 7, 2020 0 0
Study finds breathing and talking contribute to COVID-19 spread Current knowledge about the role of aerosols in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 warrants urgent attention. Current guidance and public health information has slowly shifted focus towards aerosols as a transmission pathway—predominantly ... May 7, 2020 0 241
The feeling a limb doesn't belong is linked to lack of brain structure and connection People with the mental health condition known as body integrity dysphoria (BID) often feel as though one of their healthy limbs isn't meant to be a part of their bodies. They may act as though the limb is missing or even ... May 7, 2020 0 171
A role reversal for the function of certain circadian network neurons A newly published study in Current Biology reveals surprising findings about the function of circadian network neurons that undergo daily structural change. The research could lead to a better understanding of how to address ... May 7, 2020 0 111
Lasers could speed up coronavirus diagnostics The most common type of test for the new coronavirus takes several hours and is uncomfortable; samples are obtained by sliding a swab into the nose or throat. May 7, 2020 0 9
Global study into COVID-19 loss of smell People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19. May 7, 2020 0 171
Skin-to-skin 'kangaroo care' shows important benefits for premature babies A world-first study led by Monash University has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby's heart and brain function when held by the parent in skin-to-skin contact. May 7, 2020 0 27
An optical brain-to-brain interface supports information exchange for locomotion control Communications between two human or animal individuals conventionally depend on sensory systems for vision, audition, olfaction, or touch. Science fiction has popularized the potentials of directly transmitting information ... May 7, 2020 0 50
Predicting and preventing serious COVID-19 symptoms Scientists in Leiden are looking for signals in blood samples to predict whether patients will develop serious COVID-19 symptoms or not. Based on that knowledge, they will be able to propose targeted therapies to prevent ... May 7, 2020 0 2
Worried about coronavirus? Pay attention to your gut When we think of the symptoms of coronavirus, we think of the lungs—people on ventilators or with nasty coughs, struggling to breathe. That's because a COVID-19 positive patient often presents with fever, persistent cough, ... May 7, 2020 0 16
