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Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Hippocratic Post

Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses: Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used in gyms to improve grip, acts as an antiseptic against highly infectious human viruses, completely killing both SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and influenza A viruses. University of Melbourne Professor Jason Mackenzie, a laboratory […]

The antibacterial superhero inside our cells

Posted on September 22, 2020 (November 19, 2025) by Hippocratic Post

Australian scientists shed light on antibacterial superhero inside our cells. Researchers have made a key discovery on a critical arm of the immune system’s powerful defence against bacteria that will contribute to global efforts to design immune-boosting treatments. Bacteria pose persistent threats to human health. To combat this, inside each of our cells is a […]