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Toward a coronavirus breathalyzer test

American Chemical Society | 08-19-2020

Researchers have developed a prototype device that non-invasively detects COVID-19 in the exhaled breath of infected patients. …

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A replaceable, more efficient filter for N95 masks

American Chemical Society | 05-21-2020

A newly developed membrane that can be attached to a regular N95 mask and replaced when needed, filters out SARS-CoV-2 virus while maintaining good breathability. …

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Heating could be the best way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse

American Chemical Society | 05-05-2020

Researchers have tested several methods for disinfecting N95 mask materials, finding that heating them preserves their filtration efficiency for 50 cycles of disinfection. …

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The best material for homemade face masks may be a combination of two fabrics

American Chemical Society | 04-24-2020

Homemade face masks made with a combination of cotton with natural silk or chiffon can effectively filter out aerosol particles — if the fit is good. …

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Diagnostic biosensor quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 from nasopharyngeal swabs

American Chemical Society | 04-20-2020

Researchers have developed a field-effect transistor-based biosensor that detects SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal swabs from patients with COVID-19, in less than one minute. …

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New COVID-19 test quickly and accurately detects viral RNA

American Chemical Society | 04-15-2020

Scientists have developed a potentially more accurate diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 based on plasmonic photothermal sensing. …

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Missing link in coronavirus jump from bats to humans could be pangolins, not snakes

American Chemical Society | 03-26-2020

A new study refutes the idea that snakes are intermediate hosts for SARS-CoV-2 transmission between bats and humans, suggesting instead that pangolins are the missing link. …

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Special report highlights potential therapeutic agents, vaccines for COVID-19

American Chemical Society | 03-12-2020

A special report provides an overview of published scientific information on potential therapeutic agents and vaccines for COVID-19. …

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Re-engineered plant compound treats opioid addiction in mice

American Chemical Society | 02-05-2020

Researchers have re-engineered the structure of vincamine, a plant-derived compound, so that it reduces morphine-seeking behaviors in mice. …

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Preventing, healing tooth decay with a bioactive peptide

American Chemical Society | 01-22-2020

Researchers develop a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones. …

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