In research published earlier this week ahead of peer review, scientists at Yale and the University of Washington School of Medicine said they found the mutation in a woman aged in her 70s, who was severely immunocompromised at the time she received Remdesivir due to cancer treatments. Though such mutations …
Read More »Lifting Covid-19 restrictions could create new vaccine-resistant strains, researchers warn
The article, published by the University of East Anglia and Earlham Institute on Tuesday, argues that easing coronavirus restrictions may lead to more aggressive mutations developing that are resistant to vaccines. “Relaxing restrictions boosts transmission and allows the virus population to expand, which enhances its adaptive evolutionary potential and increases …
Read More »Spate of drug-resistant fungal infections found in Texas and DC hospitals, CDC warns
Candida auris may not be the household name that Covid-19 is, but that doesn’t mean scientists aren’t concerned about it. In a report released on Friday, the CDC noted that clusters of Candida auris cases have been reported in hospitals in Texas and Washington, DC since January, originating in healthcare …
Read More »Scientists have brought to reality the dream of “crease-resistant” shirt
Australian scientists are working on breeding genetically modified cotton.Australian scientists from the State Association scientific and applied research (CSIRO) are working on breeding genetically modified cotton, the fabric of which will possess the best properties of synthetics. Whenever someone washes clothes made of synthetics, such as polyester or nylon, the …
Read More »In Canada invented a building material resistant to earthquakes
In the canadian University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a concrete, earthquake resistant. Sprayed on an already erected wall he reportedly allows them to withstand significant fluctuations. Known as eco-plastic cementitious composites (EDCC), the concrete contains fiber on a polymer basis. They give concrete plasticity, thanks to him, he …
Read More »Bacteria on the ISS proved to be resistant to antibiotics
Escherichia coli was grown in parallel on the ISS and on Earth.Grown on the International space station, Escherichia coli was the most resistant to antibiotics in contrast to the “earthly” counterparts. Researchers from Denmark, Germany, USA and Brazil have determined that the bacteria in low gravity conditions start to protect …
Read More »Smartphone Meizu M6 Note may be water resistant
Smartphone Meizu M6 Note, the announcement of which is scheduled for the 23rd of the current month, it may be a little better than it was talked about yesterday. Earlier it was reported that protection against water and dust in it will, but today, insiders mention the high probability of …
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