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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)
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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…
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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…
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New Covid-19 'super-variant' discovered containing 32 mutations: Virologist says it's horrible
Variant B.1.1.529 contains
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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.
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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…
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Detect weapons against all corona viruses, including SARS-CoV-2
A research team at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC) and Duke University (USA) have identified an antibody that attacks SARS-CoV-2, the virus that cau…
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Danger of the two Delta . branch variants
The two variants AY.25 and AY.27 appear to be more contagious, occurring in most Canadian provinces.
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British company tests skin patch vaccine with longer immunity
UK company Emergex will soon start clinical trials of a second-generation Covid-19 vaccine in the form of a paste that is applied to the skin and uses T cells to destroy…
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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.
Environment
The pandemic creates 25,900 tons of waste for the oceans
A newly published study shows that 25,900 tons of plastic waste from the Covid-19 pandemic - the equivalent of more than 2,000 double-decker buses - has been dumped into…
Life
New study: Vaccines do not reduce the risk of infection in the family
Research published in the Lancet shows that fully vaccinated people still infect other family members like unvaccinated subjects.
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.