At the end of March, we asked our medical experts what they wished the public knew about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.…
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New drug target for schizophrenia
Researchers in Japan have identified lower levels of a critical lipid in the brains of people with schizophrenia, which could…
Read MoreCOVID-19 antigen test could give quick results, but is not foolproof
The cheap, simple-to-use test could miss as many as 4 in 10 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, its developers argue…
Read MoreWhat is the global impact of the new coronavirus pandemic?
Many countries have declared restrictive measures, such as lockdown, shelter in place, or stay at home orders, to contain the…
Read MoreHow does the new coronavirus affect our pets?
Can our pets become infected with SARS-CoV-2? Could they transmit the virus to other animals, or to their human companions?…
Read MoreWhat are the effects of COVID-19 on the lungs?
How does the body respond when the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects it? Which physiological processes help or hinder us in getting…
Read MoreSARS-CoV-2 may be here to stay
Projections by specialists suggest that periodical physical distancing measures may become a necessity if the new coronavirus becomes a seasonal…
Read MoreCOVID-19 vs. previous pandemics
In this article, we take a look back at some of the other pandemics that humans have endured. Specifically, we…
Read MoreShould parents limit screen time for young children?
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, recommend that parents delay introducing their preschool children to mobile screens, such as…
Read MoreAir pollution may affect the lethality of COVID-19
New research suggests that air pollution may have an effect on the number of people who die from COVID-19. Share…
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