Scientists discover chemical that stops replication of viruses
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Scientists discover chemical that stops replication of viruses

This article was taken from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/scientists-discover-chemical-that-stops-replication-of-viruses By Agence France-Presse HONG KONG • Hong Kong scientists claim they have made a potential breakthrough discovery in the fight against infectious diseases – a chemical that could slow the spread of deadly viral illnesses. A team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) described the newly discovered chemical…

Trouble getting to sleep? You just need to get into the swing of it
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Trouble getting to sleep? You just need to get into the swing of it

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/24/trouble-getting-sleep-need-get-into-swing-rocking-scientists?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_b-gdnnews&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1548407389 By Nicola Davis Gentle rocking helps people to nod off and improves memory, say scientists If you have trouble getting to sleep, it might be worth investing in a hammock: scientists say a gentle rocking motion not only helps people to fall asleep more rapidly but also improves the quality of…

Why stealthy viruses are making you ill
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Why stealthy viruses are making you ill

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45114842 By James GallagherHealth and science correspondent, BBC News A trick used by viruses to make us sick – “stealth spheres” – has been discovered by scientists. It had been thought viruses were all lone wolves, each on a solo campaign of infection. Instead they can form “packs” of up to 40…