As it turned out, the infection can live long enough in pillows, blankets and sheets. photo pixabay.com – Coronavirus-infected people who have not yet begun to show symptoms can spread the infection through a number of surfaces in hotel rooms. In particular, transmission of the virus can occur through pillowcases, sheets and blankets. About this … Read more
Japanese researchers have identified a link between a number of infectious diseases and the development of oncology over the next six years. As part of the work, health data of more than 48 thousand people were studied, annual prevalence rates of influenza, hepatitis, gastroenteritis and pneumonia were taken into account, writes Eurekalert. Scientists noted that … Read more
A group of scientists from the University of Provence conducted an experiment to determine the temperature at which coronavirus dies. Results published on biological preprint portal bioRxiv. During the experiment, they found that it turned out to be more effective to affect the coronavirus at a temperature of 92 ° C for 15 minutes – … Read more
The mysterious Oumuamua continues to reveal findings that keep the scientific debate A new theory developed from digital simulations explains the possible origin and formation of the mysterious interstellar object Oumuamua, discovered in 2017, publishes the magazine “Nature Astronomy”. Yun Zhang of the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Douglas N.C … Read more
Scientists have established a way to influence coronavirus on human blood cells. The study involved employees of the Ibin and Sichuan universities. –During the experiment, experts found that COVID-19 attacks red blood cells, thereby establishing a connection with hemoglobin molecules. The named protein is in contact with oxygen, absorbing it in the lungs and moving … Read more
The virologist scientist of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) Felix Ershov said that the new virus strongly suppresses immunity, therefore, an additional so-called somatic pathology can be superimposed on the disease. According to the expert, often at risk for such a pathology elderly people fall. Children and youth are less likely to experience complications … Read more
Simultaneous infection with coronavirus and influenza can be especially dangerous for the patient and others. Diseases can “overlap” each other, which will make it harder for test systems to determine the coronavirus, and the disease can be much more severe. This opinion is shared by Chinese and Russian scientists. A 69-year-old patient with fever and … Read more
Experts have figured out how to properly sanitize clothes to get rid of coronavirus. So, they came to the conclusion that an hour and a half wash with powder at 60 ° C was enough to inactivate SARS-Cov-2. This method does not harm the tissue, unlike alcohol processing, reported in Izvestia. According to the U.S. … Read more
Scientists have reported that coronavirus can be transmitted through the mucous membrane of the eye. Experts believe contact lenses help spread coronavirus. To stop its distribution you need to abandon contact lenses and start wearing glasses. Doctors talked about the danger to the eyes during pandemics coronavirus. It is reported by CNN. Read also: “Treated” … Read more
It is widely believed that fat is harmful to the human body. The product is high in calories. Excessive consumption can lead to an increase in the level of “bad” cholesterol and the development of cardiovascular diseases. However, an international group of scientists conducted a study in which they studied the beneficial properties of fat. … Read more