Biology
Giant viruses infect cells like?
The researchers found giant viruses invading cells through a special star-shaped structure on the crust.
Infection
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Life
Detecting mutant corona virus, able to spread stronger than before
Newly published research shows that the mutation occurring in the corona virus causing Covid-19 virus increases their ability to spread compared to the original strain.
Biology
How deadly is the hanta virus in China?
A case of hanta virus infection has been reported in China amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been attracting the attention of netizens.
Biology
Things to know about Hanta virus
The Hanta virus (also known as the Hantaan virus) was first discovered in the Korean Hantaan River in 1978.
Animal world
Quarantined animals with infectious diseases
Honey bees, chimpanzees, American buffalo frogs or Caribbean lobster lobsters often take the initiative to stay away from co-infected viruses or bacteria that cause cont…
Life
Evidence shows that the nCoV virus is not affected by temperature
A small cluster of nCoV infections in a public bath showed that nCoV, the pandemic virus Covid-19, could still be transmitted in a hot, humid environment.
Life
Limiting exposure could save lives by tens of millions of people
The study says the Covid-19 epidemic could kill up to 40 million people worldwide this year if no social distancing measures are taken.
Life
Detect dangers when simultaneously infected with both influenza and coronavirus
Chinese and Russian scientists have discovered the dangers of simultaneously being infected with both flu and coronavirus.
Life
Why can't people leave 14 days of isolation yet?
Some people who come into contact with nCoV infected people during the quarantine period, suspects infected but have no symptoms or await testing, are forced to continue…
Life
The drug discovery caused nCoV to multiply 1,000 times slower
The hrsACE2 test drug can effectively block the cell gateway used by nCoV to infect hosts.
Medicine - Health
What is azithromycin?
Azithromycin is an antibiotic, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as inguinal granuloma, gonorrhea, etc.
New technology
Sweden finds a way to prevent 100% of infections in hospitals
According to Eurek Alert, scientists at Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) have developed graphene nanoparticles integrated into medical plastic surfaces that ca…
New technology
Japan uses technology to capture micro-droplets when sneezing
A clip in Japan shows that the new technology captures images of tiny droplets of water sprayed when people sneeze, smaller than 10 micrometers in size.
Life
US newspaper: Detecting extremely simple symptoms to identify people suspected of covid-19 infection
According to the New York Times, doctors are recommending testing and isolation for people who cannot smell and taste, even if they have no symptoms of COVID-19.
Health
What is cross-infection?
Cross-infection is the transmission of harmful microorganisms (usually bacteria and viruses) between people, from equipment to people or can occur inside the body.