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Solar refrigerators support Covid-19 vaccination program
In the spring of 2021, a young female engineer in Kenya designed a solar-powered refrigerator.
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Development of an electronic chip implanted under the skin to store Covid-19 vaccination information
The Swedish company DSruptive Subdermals, which specializes in implantable microelectronics, has developed a Covid-19 vaccination certificate in the form of an electroni…
Health
Shark protein can prevent Covid-19 and SARS-CoV-2 virus variants
A new study shows that antibody-like proteins found in the immune system of sharks can block the SARS-CoV-2 virus and variants.
Flu epidemic
WHO recommends not using plasma to treat COVID-19 patients
WHO recommends that plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 should not be used to treat patients who are already sick.
Flu epidemic
Researchers develop smart watch for early detection of COVID-19
Recently, researchers from Stanford Medical School, USA, have developed an algorithm that helps a smart watch (smartwatch)
Flu epidemic
Why do women have higher levels of antibodies than men after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine?
After 6 months, despite having higher levels of antibodies than men, the anti-Covid-19 antibody levels in women were reduced by more than 50% compared to the peak level…
Flu epidemic
Gum can be a new weapon against Covid-19
A type of gum containing a protein that 'traps' the SARS-CoV-2 virus will limit the amount of virus in saliva, thereby preventing the spread of pathogens when talking or…
Flu epidemic
New Covid-19 'super-variant' discovered containing 32 mutations: Virologist says it's horrible
Variant B.1.1.529 contains
Flu epidemic
Scientists announce breakthrough in drug to treat Covid-19
According to clinical trials in susceptible F0 patients, Regen-CoV showed good tolerability, safety, and reduced the risk of infection and death.
Discover science
China may approve the first COVID-19 drug in the next few weeks
Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China announced that a drug to treat COVID-19 co-developed by US and Chinese researchers can be licensed for use in t…
Flu epidemic
How to mutate Delta, Kappa strains to overcome Covid-19 vaccine
A team of American scientists has discovered how Delta and Kappa strains trick the recognition of antibodies, thereby overcoming the immune system created by the vaccine.
Life
Discovering a gene that doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19
Scientists from the University of Oxford, UK have discovered a gene called LZTF1, which doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Covid-19.
Life
The first trial with a drug to treat long-lasting Covid-19 sequelae
The first trial with the drug targeted fatigue and muscle weakness in people with prolonged Covid-19 sequelae, or
Biology
Tree species in Chile raises hope for new Covid-19 vaccine
With a new Covid-19 vaccine made from Chile's rare quillay tree, Novavax plans to produce billions of doses of vaccine for countries around the world in the near future.
Biology
Discovered 'backyard tree' in Samoa can help treat cancer, Covid-19
Researchers say the leaves of the matalafi plant can be used to treat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even Covid-19.