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Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S

Statistics shows mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19

by Elana GotkineAmong adults age 65 years and older, mortality was declining before the COVID-19 pandemic, although the rate of decline slowed from 2009, according to the Dec. 15National Vital S
COVID proved the therapeutic potential of RNA technology—making it more available is the next goal

COVID proved the therapeutic potential of RNA technology—making it more available is the next goal

by Rebecca McKenzie,The ConversationThis is a computer graphic of an RNA molecule. Credit: Richard Feldmann/WikipediaThe recent award of the 2023 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine to Katalin

COVID proved the therapeutic potential of RNA technology—making it more available is the next goal

by Rebecca McKenzie,The ConversationThis is a computer graphic of an RNA molecule. Credit: Richard Feldmann/WikipediaThe recent award of the 2023 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine to Katalin
What should I do with an expired COVID test?

What should I do with an expired COVID test?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityThe expiration date on your COVID may be wrong. Check the FDA website to see if the shelf life has been extended. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Nort

What should I do with an expired COVID test?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityThe expiration date on your COVID may be wrong. Check the FDA website to see if the shelf life has been extended. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Nort
Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

by Tina Hilding,Washington State UniversityWSU researchers tested the newly developed material for resistance to fatigue. Credit: Washington State UniversityA novel surgical implant developed by
Using ions and an electric field to prevent airborne infection without impeding communication

Using ions and an electric field to prevent airborne infection without impeding communication

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyThe design (a) and schematic (b) of the mechanism of the device for capturing infectious droplets and aerosols without hindering communication. The negatively char

Using ions and an electric field to prevent airborne infection without impeding communication

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyThe design (a) and schematic (b) of the mechanism of the device for capturing infectious droplets and aerosols without hindering communication. The negatively char
Blood tests for long COVID could lead to better treatments

Blood tests for long COVID could lead to better treatments

by Amy NortonPeople who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patien

Blood tests for long COVID could lead to better treatments

by Amy NortonPeople who develop long COVID have distinct abnormalities in their immune and hormonal function that can be picked up with blood tests, researchers have found.In a new study of 268 patien
Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o

Beyond COVID vaccines: What else could mRNA technology do for our health?

by John Fraser,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled o
Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDA new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2

Portable laboratory device can detect SARS-CoV-2

byAmerican Society for MicrobiologyA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDA new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2
Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

byMedical Research CouncilLead author and CLF scientist, Dr Sara Mosca examining a vaccine vial. Credit: Helen Towrie, STFCAn international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specia

Advanced laser spectroscopy detects falsified vaccines

byMedical Research CouncilLead author and CLF scientist, Dr Sara Mosca examining a vaccine vial. Credit: Helen Towrie, STFCAn international consortium of multidisciplinary researchers and specia
Human vascular organoids reveal clues for a potential COVID treatment

Human vascular organoids reveal clues for a potential COVID treatment

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis rendering depicts a vascular organoid developed by a team led by Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, to study how the SARS-CoV-2 virus damages the h

Human vascular organoids reveal clues for a potential COVID treatment

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis rendering depicts a vascular organoid developed by a team led by Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, to study how the SARS-CoV-2 virus damages the h
New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th

New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases

byUniversity of SurreyCredit:iScience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107570A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at th
Unveiling Australia's fastest next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

Unveiling Australia's fastest next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

by The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityAssessment of MPXV-CRISPR with lateral-flow device. Credit:The Lancet Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00148-9In a collabo

Unveiling Australia's fastest next-gen mpox diagnostic tool

by The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityAssessment of MPXV-CRISPR with lateral-flow device. Credit:The Lancet Microbe(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(23)00148-9In a collabo