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Cytokine Storm: Definition, Causes, and Effects

Cytokine Storm: Definition, Causes, and Effects

Posted on July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

A cytokine storm is a condition characterized by an uncontrolled and excessive release of inflammatory cytokines. More specifically, it is a physiological reaction observed in […]

Dexamethasone Explained: Pharmacology and Applications

Dexamethasone Explained: Pharmacology and Applications

Posted on June 17, 2020July 4, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

The World Health Organization welcomed on 16 June 2020 the preliminary results of a clinical trial from the United Kingdom showcasing the usefulness of dexamethasone […]

How Does Remdesivir Work-An Explainer

How Does Remdesivir Work: An Explainer

Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

Remdesivir is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug developed by United States-based pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences initially against the hepatitis C virus and respiratory syncytial virus. Further […]

Known Human Coronaviruses: From HCoV-OC43 to SARS-CoV-2

Known Human Coronaviruses: From HCoV-OC43 to SARS-CoV-2

Posted on April 16, 2020April 22, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

There are seven strains of coronavirus known to infect humans. These viruses primarily cause respiratory tract infections, but their degree of severity range from mild […]

Symptoms of COVID-19: A Review of Studies

Symptoms of COVID-19: A Review of Studies

Posted on April 9, 2020July 4, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 vary from person to person. An exploratory study indexed on PubMed explained that the clinical spectrum of this disease […]

COVID-19 Testing: Methods and Types of Test Kits

COVID-19 Testing: Methods and Types of Test Kits

Posted on March 31, 2020April 12, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

The high transmissibility of the associated SARS-CoV-2 virus and the widespread prevalence of the associated COVID-19 have called for the development and utilization of testing […]

Spillover: How Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans

Spillover: How Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans

Posted on January 31, 2020April 16, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

A spillover or cross-species transmission is the ability of a foreign virus to jump from one species to a new host species, and spread within […]

Origins of Viruses: Hypotheses and Theories

Origins of Viruses: Hypotheses and Theories

Posted on January 28, 2020March 26, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

There are two competing assumptions regarding the origins of viruses: either they evolved alongside primitive cells or early in the evolution of life, or they […]

SARS-CoV-2 Facts: Origin, Description, and Symptoms

SARS-CoV-2 Facts: Origin, Description, and Symptoms

Posted on January 21, 2020May 28, 2020 by Ethan Hoffmann

SARS-CoV-2, previously known as the 2019-nCoV, is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA coronavirus first reported in late 2019 and linked in the 2019-2020 pneumonia outbreak in […]

Study: Effectiveness of Alternate Day Fasting

Study: Effectiveness of Alternate Day Fasting

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by Ethan Hoffmann

A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism conducted by an international team of researchers headed by Slaven Stekovic outlined the benefits of a new […]

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BUSINESS & MARKETS

  • Explainer: Venture Capital and Venture Capitalists
    Explainer: Venture Capital and Venture Capitalists
  • Explainer: What are Angel Investors?
    Explainer: What are Angel Investors?
  • Business Strategy of Microsoft
    Business Strategy of Microsoft
  • Angel Investors vs. Venture Capitalists: The Difference
    Angel Investors vs. Venture Capitalists: The Difference
  • Origin and History of Money: From Clay Tablets to Legal Tenders
    Origin and History of Money: From Clay Tablets to Legal Tenders

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

  • Climate Emergency Declaration
    Climate Emergency Declaration
  • Massive MIMO: Explained Advantages and Disadvantages
    Massive MIMO: Explained Advantages and Disadvantages
  • 4G Technology: Advantages and Disadvantages
    4G Technology: Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Difference Between 4G and LTE
    Difference Between 4G and LTE: An Explainer
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-User MIMO
    Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-User MIMO

HEALTH & MEDICINE

  • Efficacy vs. Effectiveness in Drugs and Vaccines
    Efficacy vs. Effectiveness in Drugs and Vaccines
  • Effectiveness of L-carnitine in Weight Loss: Evidence from Science
    Effectiveness of L-carnitine in Weight Loss and Muscle Building
  • Studies: Effects of Chronic Stress in the Brain
    Studies: Effects of Chronic Stress in the Brain
  • Precision Medicine vs. Personalized Medicine: The Difference
    Precision Medicine vs. Personalized Medicine: The Difference
  • Cytokine Storm: Definition, Causes, and Effects
    Cytokine Storm: Definition, Causes, and Effects

SOCIETY & CULTURE

  • Goddess Ēostre and the Origin of Easter
    Goddess Ēostre and the Origin of Easter
  • ECHELON Program: Global Surveillance Network
    ECHELON Program Explained: Global Surveillance Network
  • Role of Elvis Presley in Popularizing Polio Vaccination
    Role of Elvis Presley in Popularizing Polio Vaccination
  • Explainer: Why Did The Great Leap Forward Fail
    Explainer: Why Did The Great Leap Forward Fail
  • The Early History of Communism in China
    The Early History of Communism in China

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