Bats in Laos Carry Coronavirus Sharing Similar Features With SARS-COV-2, Scientists Closer to Pinpointing COVID-19 Cause

Medicine & Technology Sep 19, 2021

Researchers found three viruses that share a key feature with SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that caused COVID-19, in greater horseshoe bats living in limestone caves in Laos. Scientists are hopeful that they are now closer to finding the cause of the current pandemic.

PPEs, Gloves, Masks Used for Protection Against COVID-19: How are They Contributing to the Current Garbage Crisis?

Sep 19, 2021

Apprehensions that COVID-19 infection could be spread through the surface have led to a stigma around the management and handling of trash, specifically including personal protective equipment or PPEs, gloves, and masks.

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Makes Better Immune Response, Study Says

Sep 18, 2021

After clinical trial participants were completely vaccinated, the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine produced significant immunological and antibody responses for at least six months.

Delta Variant: Does the Role of Vitamins Help With Protection Against This COVID-19 Strain?

Sep 17, 2021

The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been spread all over the United States, giving everyone reasons for finding the best approach, including taking vitamins, to prevent the highly-transmitted strain of the virus from progressing.

Inexpensive Saliva Testing for COVID-19 Easier, Safer Than Nasal Swabs, Research Confirms

Sep 16, 2021

A new research confirms that Rockefeller University's DRUL saliva testing caught all cases that tested positive in nasal swabs, and those that the latter missed, proving its efficacy and safety.

Will Iodine Work Against COVID-19? Health Experts Warn Public About Gargling Antiseptic As Coronavirus Protection

Sep 16, 2021

Doctors and developers of the Betadine, Avrio Health, have recently warned the public against misuse of antiseptic saying, Iodine doesn’t have any ability to either treat or prevent COVID-19.

FDA Considers Giving COVID-19 Booster Shots; Several Scientists Oppose Additional Jabs

Sep 15, 2021

US Food and Drug Administration is expected to discuss booster shots this week. However, several scientists discouraged plans to provide COVID vaccine boosters to the general population at this time.

What Causes COVID-19 Variants? Rise of Coronavirus Mutations Highlights the Role of Evolutionary Biology

Sep 14, 2021

An evolutionary biologist and epidemiologist work together to track and control the mutations of pathogens, and closely follow COVID-19 variants around the world.

Stillbirth in COVID-19 Positive Women: How Common Is Infant Mortality, Loss of Pregnancy in Infected Mothers?

Sep 14, 2021

Health officials said the numbers are very low in general, to draw definitive conclusions on whether the COVID-19 cases increased stillbirths.

Study Claims Botox Could Protect People From COVID-19, But Experts Say Otherwise

Sep 14, 2021

Could botox protect people from getting infected with COVID-19? A French study claims that it can, but admitted further study is needed to know how it stops the infection.

20 Gorillas of the Zoo Atlanta Troop Tested for COVID-19; Runny Nose Leads to Weakened Bodies, Disturbed Appetites

Sep 13, 2021

All 20 gorillas in the Zoo Atlanta were tested for the coronavirus after some of the troop members tested positive.

Indian Drug Regulator Approves Use of the ZyCoV-D Vaccine Against COVID-19; The First Authorized DNA-Based Inoculation

Sep 10, 2021

ZyCoV-D, the first-approved DNA-based vaccine is the second home-grown vaccine of India, the first was the Bharat Biotech-developed Covaxin.

Novel Virus-Like Nanoparticle Vaccine Offers New Approach of Protection Against COVID-19

Sep 09, 2021

Researchers from the University of Minnesota developed a novel virus-like nanoparticle vaccine that has been tested on animals, offering a new approach in a human vaccine against COVID-19 and its variants.

Face Masks Guaranteed Shield Against COVID-19; But Which Is More Effective Between Surgical and Cloth Covering?

Sep 09, 2021

New research has just proven the efficacy of face masks as a protection against COVID-19. However, according to the researchers, the surgical mask is guaranteed effective while the cloth-made falls short.

Face Mask for Protection Against COVID-19: How Effective Are Nanofibers In Terms of Filtration Efficacy, Shield from the Virus?

Sep 08, 2021

Scientists have recently studied the use of face masks, as well as the efficacy of those that are made with nanofibers. They found that masks made with the material need further improvement for better efficacy.