Posts by American Chemical Society
A replaceable, more efficient filter for N95 masks
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. …
Read Full ArticleHeating could be the best way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
Researchers have tested several methods for disinfecting N95 mask materials, finding that heating them preserves their filtration efficiency for 50 cycles of disinfection. …
Read Full ArticleThe best material for homemade face masks may be a combination of two fabrics
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. …
Read Full ArticleDiagnostic biosensor quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 from nasopharyngeal swabs
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. …
Read Full ArticleNew COVID-19 test quickly and accurately detects viral RNA
Scientists have developed a potentially more accurate diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 based on plasmonic photothermal sensing. …
Read Full ArticleMissing link in coronavirus jump from bats to humans could be pangolins, not snakes
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. …
Read Full ArticleSpecial report highlights potential therapeutic agents, vaccines for COVID-19
A special report provides an overview of published scientific information on potential therapeutic agents and vaccines for COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleRe-engineered plant compound treats opioid addiction in mice
Researchers have re-engineered the structure of vincamine, a plant-derived compound, so that it reduces morphine-seeking behaviors in mice. …
Read Full ArticlePreventing, healing tooth decay with a bioactive peptide
Researchers develop a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces, helping prevent new cavities and heal existing ones. …
Read Full ArticleHow diabetes can increase cancer risk
Researchers report a possible explanation for why people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing some forms of cancer. …
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