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    Where do COVID-19 variants come from?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    Where do COVID-19 variants come from?

    New study finds that immunocompromised patients tend to develop chronic coronavirus infections, leading to highly mutated variants.
    'Trojan Horse' technology makes cancerous tumors eliminate themselves
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 20

    'Trojan Horse' technology makes cancerous tumors eliminate themselves

    A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 10

    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight

    The study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral program for weight loss and improved cardiovascular health.
    How will humans survive a global catastrophe?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 5

    How will humans survive a global catastrophe?

    One suggested way to save humankind in the event of a deadly pandemic or other extreme global catastrophe is establishing a safe refuge.
    Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 5

    Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2

    Trained sniffer dogs can accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
    No more flu for you? Discovery blocks influenza virus’ replication in cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 3

    No more flu for you? Discovery blocks influenza virus’ replication in cells

    Researchers have just found a way to block one strain of the influenza virus from accessing a human protein it needs to replicate in cells.
    New technology makes cancerous tumors eliminate themselves
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 22

    New technology makes cancerous tumors eliminate themselves

    A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the location where they are needed reducing cancer side effects
    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 12

    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight

    Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.
    3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 28

    3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots

    Scientists at UNC and Stanford use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
    Researchers discovered a “Healthy Weapon” Against Covid-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 12

    Researchers discovered a “Healthy Weapon” Against Covid-19

    Experts have shown that common dietary supplements can help protect us against the Covid virus as well as several common winter illnesses.
    Fighting viruses is as easy as breathing
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 12

    Fighting viruses is as easy as breathing

    Human Lung Chip reveals the effects of breathing motions on lung immune responses and leads to repurposing of potential therapeutics
    Office lights can destroy coronaviruses and HIV
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 30

    Office lights can destroy coronaviruses and HIV

    The same light fixtures utilizing UV-LED lights used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV according to a new study
    Researchers have re-engineered red blood cells to fight COVID-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 13

    Researchers have re-engineered red blood cells to fight COVID-19

    Researchers modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2.
    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 11

    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19

    Scientists debut technology that could turn off SARS-CoV-2 genes, diagnose parasitic infection, and sequence genes faster
    Scientists discover 9 new coronaviruses using $24,000 Amazon supercomputer
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 13

    Scientists discover 9 new coronaviruses using $24,000 Amazon supercomputer

    The Serratus Project is a supercomputing collaboration that analyzed close to 6 million biological samples, or 20 million gigabytes of data.
    Rosemary found useful against COVID-19, Alzheimers and other diseases
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 2

    Rosemary found useful against COVID-19, Alzheimers and other diseases

    Scientists find evidence that carnosic acid (found in the herb Rosemary) can block SARS-CoV-2 infection and reduce inflammation.
    MIT researchers make RNA vaccines easier to swallow
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 1

    MIT researchers make RNA vaccines easier to swallow

    Researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which they hope could make people more receptive to them.
    Smartphone, M.D.: Turning your smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 29

    Smartphone, M.D.: Turning your smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system

    A new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system.
    ‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 13

    ‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device

    Northwestern University engineers have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks that they are calling a “Fitbit for the face.”
    Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 12

    Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19

    COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of virus-laden aerosols and respiratory droplets that infected individuals expel.
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