Science is undeniably one of the most interesting subjects. Unraveling the mysteries of the unknown, the results from such scientific research isn’t always believable. Maybe that’s the reason as to why it is not taught in schools. Anyways, if your science tutor skipped some portions of amazing, yet unbelievable science, then you are in for […]
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Smoking Increases SARS-CoV-2 Receptors In The Lung
New research from CSHL scientists suggests that cigarette smoke spurs the lungs to make more ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2), the protein that the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 grabs and uses to enter human cells. The findings, reported May 16, 2020 in the journal Developmental Cell, may explain why smokers appear to be particularly vulnerable to […]
Compact Electronic Nose To Identify Human Lung Diseases
Researchers from Russia and Italy have proposed a compact sensor system that can implement the functionality of the electronic nose and developed a reproducible technology for its manufacture. This device is designed as flexible electronics that can analyze exhaled air, as well as identify pathologies of the respiratory tract and organs. During the experiments, the […]