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What Is Gene Therapy and How Does It Work?
Gene therapy changes genetic material or gene expression in a patient's cells to treat disease. The term covers several strategies, including adding a functional gene, s…
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New findings about the blood of recovered patients could solve the ventilator problem.
Recent research has shown that plasma from recovered individuals can be an effective treatment for patients infected with Covid-19.
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Why are we still relying on a century-old medical procedure to treat Covid-19?
Science is moving fast, but not fast enough.
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Scientists have finally figured out what makes the coronavirus so dangerous
It turns out that the pathogen camouflages itself after infecting cells to prevent a rapid response from the body's immune system.
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Why does the Covid-19 virus have little impact on Africa?
Africa has recorded just one coronavirus patient, which experts say is due to climate, luck and possibly testing.
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How powerful is the Covid-19 treatment drug Molnupiravir, named after Thor's hammer Mjölnir?
The emergence of a simple oral drug like molnupiravir would fill all the gaps that the above treatments are currently addressing.
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New study: More people are getting Covid-19 at home
South Korean epidemiologists have found that people are more likely to get Covid-19 from family members than from outsiders.
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There is no way the coronavirus can be transmitted through aerosols
Scientists in Shanghai, China, said that nCoV can be transmitted through
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Why do most people with ALS not live more than 5 years, but Hawking lived to be 55?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Statistically, most patients die of respiratory failure within 3 to 5 years of onset.
Health
Microplastics found in more than 50% of clogged atherosclerotic plaques
According to Science Alert, plastic is everywhere, with small pieces found in many important organs of the human body.
Health
Hologram doctor - new solution for remote medical care
A Tennessee doctor has pioneered the use of hologram technology to diagnose and treat cancer patients in rural areas, opening up new prospects for access to high-quality…
Cancer
Russia prepares clinical trials of cancer vaccine
The vaccine being tested is based on the use of non-pathogenic viruses with anti-cancer activity, which are introduced into the patient's body.
Cancer
Close-up of the process of 'making' cancer radiation therapy masks
After 15 minutes of simulation, the mask used in cancer radiotherapy is completed. The mask's fit helps the patient feel comfortable and breathe normally during radiothe…
Life
Leptospira Infection: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the spiral-shaped bacteria Leptospira.