Coronavirus
Ultrasound can potentially damage coronaviruses, study
Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.
A method for boosting the sensitivity of rapid-detection tests
Novel sandwich technology improves the sensitivity of rapid tests.
Studying the disparate immune responses of men and women to the COVID-19
Scientists unravel the mystery of sex disparities in COVID-19 outcomes.
Study reveals brain damage of patients with COVID-19
Study uncovers blood vessel damage and inflammation in COVID-19 patients’ brains but no infection.
Coronavirus has landed in the last continent previously free from Covid-19
Covid cases have now been recorded on all seven continents.
Study detail the mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 infection
‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A reusable heated face mask to filter and inactivate coronaviruses
A heated face mask to filter and inactivate coronaviruses.
Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours
The pathogen that causes the flu survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours by comparison.
Striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
High-powered microscopic images shows startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.
Coronavirus could infect embryos as early as during the second week of pregnancy
COVID-19 could affect the ability of the embryo to properly implant into the womb.
Oxford coronavirus vaccine induces strong immune responses
A safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus.