A new study explores how SARS-CoV-2 damages cells in the nasal cavity, altering infected individuals’ sense of smell. Last month doctors and researchers reported empirical findings that strongly support the theory that…
Author: Carolyn Gramling
Understanding the mysteries of giant viruses
New imaging technique sheds light on the mysterious life cycle of giant viruses. In 1992, the first known giant virus, Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV), was discovered by microbiologist Timothy Robotham in a…
Timing of immune response to COVID-19 may contribute to disease severity
The interaction between the innate and the adaptive immune responses to COVID-19 may be impacting disease progression, and the answer might be to suppress them. According to a recent study published in…
Lead-free material shows promise in eco-friendly solar cells
Relatively inexpensive compound could perform safely and effectively in solar cells Organic–inorganic halide perovskites are an emerging class of materials that have shown great promise in a number of electronic and photovolataic…
Replacing toxins with water in the green production of plastics
Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics. Sustainability and efforts to curb the impending climate crisis must aim to…
Gentle laser processing of perovskites at the nanoscale
Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials. Harnessing light on the nanoscale has enabled…
Recruiting AI in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
A new AI system can identify optimal combinations of drugs and dosages in a matter of days to help halt viral pandemics before they reach global scales. Developing an effective vaccine for…
A foldable and washable luminescent film to better visualize infrared radiation
Near-infrared sensors and displays developed based on the maximized efficiency of optical wavelength conversion. Researchers from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a means of better visualizing infrared…
Mysteries of Uranus’ oddities explained
Uranus, its moons, and rings are all “tipped”, suggesting they formed during a cataclysmic impact early in its history. All the planets in our Solar System revolve around the Sun in the…
Mouse study shows engineered virus could block coronavirus infections
Scientists engineer a virus known to be be harmless to humans to stimulate an immune response against the coronavirus family in mice. To date, no vaccine exists for viruses in the coronavirus…