Trial Drug Can Significantly Block Early Stages of COVID-19
In engineered human tissue, the drug effectively blocked the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts
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Scientists Discover Gene That Increases Risk of Alzheimer's
Researchers found two mutations in the gene endothelin-converting enzyme 2 (ECE2) which impaired its ability to break down amyloid beta protein
Astronomy Student Discovers 17 New Planets
The findings include a potentially habitable, Earth-sized world
Smelling Your Lover’s Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep
Researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their partner was not physically present
Research Team Reviews Competing Cannabis Breathalyzers
Five different technologies race to get on the market
New Laser Technique Images Quantum World in a Trillionth of a Second
Technique captures a process that commonly causes electrical resistance in materials while, in others, can cause the absence of resistance, or superconductivity
The Frostier the Flower, the More Potent the Cannabis
Advanced microscopy reveals internal structures of cannabis biochemical factories
Low-Cost Techniques Dramatically Boost Learning in STEM Classes
Many university STEM classes continue to rely on conventional lectures, despite research that suggests active teaching techniques are more effective
DNA Analysis Reveals Cryptic Underwater Ecosystem Engineers
A new DNA analysis of coralline algae has revealed a wealth of different species
Salmon Get a Major Athletic Boost via a Single Enzyme
The findings help explain how the fish undertake arduous upstream migrations, and could help species acclimate to elevated water temperatures associated with climate change