Coronavirus may need to be 'treated like cancer' with infected cells destroyed
Dr Kevan Shokat, a pharmacologist at the University of California, San Francisco, has highlighted the importance of research that focuses on finding drugs that target host cells, rather than the virus itself

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Coronavirus test is like 'being stabbed in the brain', woman says
The coronavirus test involves a swab of the nose or throat, which is then sent off to a lab to look for signs of the virus& genetic material, and according to one TikTok user, feels like being 'stabbed in the brain'

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Exercising too much during lockdown can be bad for mental health, study claims
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have revealed that exercising for more than two-and-a-half hours a day can actually have detrimental effects on your mental health during coronavirus lockdown

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Google, Microsoft talk up security after Zoom firestorm

As video conferencing platform Zoom continues to weather unfavorable headlines about its security, two big market rivals are doubling down on commitments to keeps users safe.

In recent weeks, Zoom has faced a barrage of criticism involving privacy and security failings, culminating in CEO Eric Yuan acknowledging this week that the company &moved too fast& but is now committed to being &open and honest with [customers] about areas where we are strengthening our platform.& He also announced that Zoom had stopped development of new product features for 90 days to focus on security.

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Terrifying video shows how single cough spreads coronavirus across a supermarket
Researchers from Aalto University have revealed in a terrifying video that a single cough can spread coronavirus across an entire supermarket as Brits are urged to stick to strict lockdown guidance

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What Chrome OS needs to conquer next

Psst: Come close. I've got quite the secret to share with you. It's something those of us who use Chromebooks in our daily lives have known for a while — but something the vast majority of people (and the vast majority of folks who write about this stuff, for that matter) have yet to fully realize.

Ready? Here it is: Little by little, bit by bit, Chrome OS on a tablet has been turning into an increasingly impressive experience. With every passing month, almost, Google adds a touch more polish and a smidge more power into the environment. And with the latest update, announced this week, the Chromebook tablet experience is suddenly feeling surprisingly cohesive — almost, dare I say it, complete.

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