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“SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant enhances infectivity, replication and transmission - News-Medical.Net” plus 3 more

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“SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant enhances infectivity, replication and transmission - News-Medical.Net” plus 3 more SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant enhances infectivity, replication and transmission - News-Medical.Net Biopharma Update on the Novel Coronavirus: September 30 - BioSpace CRISPR screening identifies human host pathways that facilitate coronavirus infection - News-Medical.Net In deadly COVID-19 lung inflammation, discover a culprit in NFkB pathway - Science Daily SARS-CoV-2 D614G variant enhances infectivity, replication and transmission - News-Medical.Net Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:09 PM PDT Researchers in the United States and Japan have conducted a study showing a common mutation in the spike protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) - the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVD-19) - enhances the infectivity, replication, and early transmission of the virus. The team's

“Outcomes of Maternal-Newborn Dyads After Maternal SARS-CoV-2 - American Academy of Pediatrics” plus 1 more

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“Outcomes of Maternal-Newborn Dyads After Maternal SARS-CoV-2 - American Academy of Pediatrics” plus 1 more Outcomes of Maternal-Newborn Dyads After Maternal SARS-CoV-2 - American Academy of Pediatrics Posted: 01 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT Abbreviations: COVID-19 — coronavirus disease GA — gestational age NYU — New York University RT-PCR — real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction SARS-CoV-2 — severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 What's Known on This Subject: Pregnant mothers appear to be at similar risk of getting infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as other healthy adults. What This Study Adds: Vertical transmission from pregnant mothers with SARS-CoV-2 to newborns seems less likely, but there can be significant perinatal morbidities among mothers and newborns. Symptomatic mothers with SARS-CoV-2 were more likely to experience premature de

“Good weeds, bad weeds - Coldwater Daily Reporter” plus 1 more

“Good weeds, bad weeds - Coldwater Daily Reporter” plus 1 more Good weeds, bad weeds - Coldwater Daily Reporter Posted: 30 Sep 2020 06:30 AM PDT By Dr. Joanna Bronson This was a very dry August and early September, and pastures and hayfields abound with noxious weeds. Some weeds are safe and provide a variety of tastes for pasturing animals. However, other weeds are not safe and should be avoided or eliminated from pastures or hay forage. Some weeds are actually good for horses. Dandelions are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and D and also contain many minerals. Horses can eat all parts of this weed. Dandelions also have blood cleansing properties and act as a powerful diuretic. However, Cat's Ears look like Dandelions and are toxic to consume. Goldenrod is another colorful yellow weed that can help promote appetite and improve digestion. Goldenrod is also helpful for arthritis and the hair coat. There are over 100 varieties of Goldenrod