Refining the hunt for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater
A new study determines the best method yet for finding signs of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in municipal wastewater......»»
Best QLED TV deals for December 2021
Looking for the very best QLED TV deals? We've gone on the hunt to bring you the deals you can't miss over the holiday shopping season......»»
Best cell phone plan deals for December 2021: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
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Unsung gene is key to how antibodies develop, study finds
Researchers have discovered that an overlooked gene plays a major role in the development of antibodies, which help the immune system recognize and fight viruses including SARS-CoV-2, bacteria and other causes of infectious disease......»»
Mysterious clouds could offer new clues on dark matter
The hunt for gravitational waves, ripples in space and time caused by major cosmic cataclysms, could help solve one of the Universe's other burning mysteries—boson clouds and whether they are a leading contender for dark matter......»»
Echolocation builds prediction models of prey movement
Bats are not only using their acoustical abilities to find a meal—they are also using it to predict where their prey would be, increasing their chances of a successful hunt......»»
Scientists find SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses in Cambodian bats from 2010
Scientists have identified coronaviruses closely related to SARS-CoV-2 from two bats sampled in Cambodia more than a decade ago......»»
Exposure to harmless coronaviruses boosts SARS-CoV-2 immunity, study shows
Infections with the novel coronavirus and vaccination lead to strong antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2. Immune responses to other human coronaviruses, which mostly only cause harmless colds, also provide some protection against SARS-CoV-2. This c.....»»
COVID-19 testing kits also can measure oral microbiome in saliva
COVID-19 saliva testing kits that include a novel preservative can also be used measure microscopic organisms in the mouth, a new study has found. This enables study of the relationship between mouth and lung microbes and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that ma.....»»
SARS-CoV-2 infection hijacks key cellular process, autophagy researchers discover
Novel autophagy research traces new mammalian pathways and reveals unexpected impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection......»»
Researchers develop rapid, highly accurate test to detect viruses like SARS-COV-2
University of Central Florida researchers have developed a device that detects viruses like SARS-COV-2 in the body as fast as and more accurately than current, commonly used rapid detection tests......»»
Save $50 on Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones for Cyber Monday 2021
If you're on the hunt for reliable wireless headphones, you shouldn't miss Best Buy's Bose QuietComfort 45 Cyber Monday deal that lowers their price by $50......»»
Beats Studio Buds just got a $50 price cut for Cyber Monday
If you're on the hunt for new wireless earbuds, you should consider Amazon's $50 discount for the Beats Studio Buds, which brings their price down to just $100......»»
Save $50 on Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones for Cyber Monday
If you're on the hunt for reliable wireless headphones, you shouldn't miss Best Buy's Bose QuietComfort 45 Cyber Monday deal that lowers their price by $50......»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Cyber Monday deal drops price to $200
For shoppers on the hunt for a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Cyber Monday deal, check out Best Buy's offer, which knocks the price all the way down to $200......»»
Why Omicron quickly became a variant of concern
The WHO lets Omicron skip over variant of interest, go straight to concern. Enlarge / That's a lot of mutations. (credit: Stanford) On Friday, the World Health Organization officially named a new version of the SARS-CoV-2 viru.....»»
New study shows electric fields can improve the efficiency of wastewater purification
Ammonia is one of many pollutants present in wastewater and can be toxic for marine and terrestrial life. Therefore, in a process called air stripping, it is removed from wastewater and later used as a fertilizer or fuel. Air stripping converts ammon.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Black Friday deal drops price to $200
For shoppers who are on the hunt for Black Friday smartwatch deals, check out Samsung's offer for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 that lowers its price to $200......»»
Plant-derived antiviral is effective in blocking highly infectious SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, say scientists
A plant-based antiviral has been found to be just as effective at treating all variants of the virus SARS-CoV-2, even the highly infectious Delta variant......»»
Unborn babies could contract COVID-19, says study, but it would be uncommon
An unborn baby could become infected with COVID-19 if their gut is exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, finds a new study......»»
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity
Mathematical model indicates SARS-CoV-2 variants that combine enhanced transmissibility with the ability to escape immunity cause more infections than variants with either trait alone. Understanding which type of variants are most likely to increase.....»»