University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report that in depressed individuals there are increased amounts of an unmodified structural protein,
Month: April 2020
Establish contingency plans to meet COVID-19 surge in urban areas
Experts from Philadelphia’s Temple University Hospital have shared their contingency plans for meeting increased demand for hospitalization, as well as
Expert U.S. panel develops NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19
A panel of U.S. physicians, statisticians, and other experts has developed treatment guidelines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These guidelines,
Without protections, watch out for unintended consequences of COVID-19 immunity tests
With people getting anxious about restarting the economy, efforts are focused on using antibody testing to develop an immunity certification
Can coronavirus spread 4 metres?
Recent headlines have suggested COVID-19 can spreadĀ up to four metres, drawing into question the current advice to maintain 1.5 metres
A study looks at how to disinfect your mask at home
Due to the unknown numbers of asymptomatic people infected with the SARS-CoV-2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has
Examining the social impact of COVID-19
After being forced to relocate from their MIT dorms during the COVID-19 crisis, two members of Professor Rebecca Saxe’s lab
Study identifies potential drug treatments for telomere diseases
Capping decades of research, a new study may offer a breakthrough in treating dyskeratosis congenita and other so-called telomere diseases,
Taking care of your skin with increased hand-washing
One of the best defenses against the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is hand-washing. But frequent rubbing
COVID-19 saliva tests: What is the benefit?
A test that uses saliva to diagnose COVID-19 infections has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency