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Silver Nanoparticles as Potential Antiviral Agents

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Silver Nanoparticles as Potential Antiviral Agents
Published online Oct 24. 2011 Stefania Galdiero, Annarita Falanga, Mariateresa Vitiello, Marco Cantisani, Veronica Marra, and Massimiliano Galdiero Abstract Virus infections pose significant global health challenges, especially in view of the fact that the emergence of resistant viral strains and the adverse side effects associated with prolonged use continue to slow down the application of effective antiviral therapies. This makes imperative the need for the development of safe and potent alternatives to conventional antiviral drugs.… Read the rest

Hearing Loss Reversible? Loss Of Crucial Hairs In The Ears May Be Reversible Using Treatment Derived From Sea Anemones

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Hearing Loss Reversible? Loss Of Crucial Hairs In The Ears May Be Reversible Using Treatment Derived From Sea Anemones
Sea Anemones And Hearing Loss: How One Creature’s Hair-Like Protrusions May Reverse Human Hearing Loss They say that hearing loss isn’t something that is reversible–just ask Pete Townshend of the legendary rock band The Who. After decades of playing before huge audiences surrounded by massive stacks of amplifiers–and one famous mid-1960s incident in which the band’s drummer Keith Moon set off an explosive charge that was triple what it was supposed to be while Townsend was standing right next to it–the singer has battled hearing loss nearly as long as he has been playing music.… Read the rest