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Smart Contact Lenses Help Manage Diabetes
Researchers in South Korea have developed smart contact lenses that can diagnose and treat diabetes.
Two Coronavirus Lineages But Similar Clinical Outcomes, Study Shows
A study has identified two lineages of SARS-CoV-2 stemming from one common ancestor in Wuhan city, both exhibiting similar virulence and clinical outcomes.
Dr. Gia Sison On Mental Health During COVID-19 (VIDEO)
How can we cope with COVID-19? In our next Wildtype Expert Opinion webinar, Filipino physician Dr. Gia Sison will tackle COVID-19’s impact on mental health.
How Remdesivir Blocks SARS-CoV-2 Replication
Chinese scientists have uncovered the structural basis for SARS-CoV-2 inhibition by Remdesivir.
Breastfeeding Can Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
A study from South Korea shows that breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes, even years after stopping lactation.
Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective Against COVID-19
Two studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine does not improve outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Turning Plastic Bottles Into Antibiotic Sponges
Researchers in South Korea have used waste PET bottles to create an adsorbent material for the removal of antibiotics from water.
Michele Wucker On COVID-19 And Other Gray Rhinos (VIDEO)
Hear what best-selling author Michele Wucker has to say about highly probable, high impact but often ignored threats like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the next episode of Wildtype Media Expert Opinion.
Singapore Develops COVID-19 Kit That Detects Neutralizing Antibodies
The cPass kit, which is the first of its kind in the world, can detect neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in an hour.