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Scientists Turned Coronavirus into a Relaxing Japanese Lullaby in Search For Its Weak Spots

Whoever thought coronavirus could create such beautiful sounds? For a virus that is feared worldwide, it produces such a calming melody that can drift you off to sleep. Scientists are studying the structure of the coronavirus through sonification to determine the virus' weak spot. These efforts are in line with finding a cure for the disease. Click to hear how coronavirus sounds.
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Teen Allegedly Committed Suicide After Feeling 'Isolated' Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Due to the coronavirus lockdown, many of us are now stuck at home. Is it taking a toll on your mental health? The lockdown has recently been linked to a few cases of suicide. Click to find out how a 15-year old boy was found dead at his home in South Wales 5 days after UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson enforced the lockdown.
How is PCR Technology Used in Medicine Today?

How is PCR Technology Used in Medicine Today?

If molecular biology is so advanced today, it is in great part due to Kary Mullis Nobel prize-winning polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology discovered in the 80'. Almost 30 years later, PCR is the most commonly used method to amplify specific sequences of DNA (and sometimes RNA) for various purposes, in particular to identify a variety of cancers.
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Adolescents Smoking Mods will Smoke 6x More Cigarettes Later On: Study

A study in the April 2020 Pediatrics found that adolescents using modifiable e-cigarette devices, called mods, will smoke a higher number of cigarettes later on in life. This study was done in comparison to those who smoked pen-like e-cigarettes. Research suggests that depending on which vaping devices the adolescent uses, they may end up smoking far more in the future.
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JK Rowling Shares Video of Breathing Technique: Key to Recovery From Coronavirus

JK Rowling shared a video on how to do proper breathing techniques for those afflicted with COVID-19. She claims to have been stricken with the virus, and the breathing techniques coached her back into full recovery. The video is of Dr. Sarfaraz Munshi, who works at Queen's Hospital in London. Since the disease targets the respiratory system, Munshi cautioned patients to stop lying on their back, as it restricts breathing.
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Tiktok Video: Surgeon Explains Why Wearing Gloves Won't Protect From Coronavirus

Dr. Karan Raj shared a video on TikTok to explain why people should refrain from wearing gloves in public. All the while thinking it is protecting us, it could also be the reason for the contamination and spread of germs. He argues that germs will only accumulate on whatever the gloves touch, which is why it would be better to hand regularly wash to eliminate the bacteria on your hands.
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