Researchers May Have Found the Mother of SARS-CoV-2 Genomes

Medicine & Technology Nov 09, 2020

Researchers may have found a breakthrough in COVID-19 pandemic. They claimed that the main RNA genome of all coronaviruses si finally found.

Experts Express Concern Over Coronavirus Transmission Among Animals

Nov 09, 2020

Mink in Denmark are not the only animals that could become reservoirs for the coronavirus to spread new mutations to people.

Scientists Discover How Coronavirus Uses "Genome Origami" to Infect and Replicate Human Cells

Nov 06, 2020

A research team has uncovered how the genome for SARS-CoV-2 uses a "genome origami" strategy to infect human host cells and replicate inside it.

NHS Gears Up for COVID-19 Pre-Christmas Vaccine Roll-Out, Just in Case It Becomes Available

Nov 05, 2020

The U.K. National Health Service is setting all its systems ready to administer COVID-19 vaccines before Christmas, if any of the 200 vaccine candidates become available.

Researchers Fabricate A Mask That "Deactivates" Pathogens

Nov 01, 2020

With the practice of wearing masks and regular disinfection becoming the norm in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic, developing and improving masks have become a point of interest in the scientific community. Now, researchers have fabricated a chemically-altered facemask that can "deactivate" pathogens such as the novel coronavirus.

Should We End the Lockdowns to Get Herd Immunity? A Group of Scientists Says Yes

Oct 30, 2020

The Great Barrington Declaration argues that the best way to achieve herd immunity is not to remain in lockdown while waiting for a vaccine.

Viruses Use Mimcry for Deception Similar to Plants and Animals

Oct 28, 2020

Mimicry is a behavior observed in plants and animals to confuse prey and predators. A recent study revealed how thousands of viruses, including Covid-19, can mimic host proteins.

Having More Than 5 Coronavirus Symptoms May Place You at Risk of a Long-COVID Case

Oct 28, 2020

Patients have more than five COVID-19 symptoms during their first week of illness are prone to have a long-term case.

Asymptomatic Coronavirus Patients Seem to Lose Antibodies Sooner, Study Finds

Oct 27, 2020

Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.

You Might Be Ignoring the Easiest Way To Catch COVID-19, Fauci Says

Oct 27, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci, however, says too many people are still forgetting one of the easiest ways that the COVID-19 virus could be spread.

How to Fix iPhone 12 COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App: Don't Delete Old Data Unless Needed

Oct 26, 2020

The iPhone 12 COVID-19 contact-tracing app has reportedly stopped working. Here's how to fix it without losing your data.

COVID-19 Vaccine Trials May Not Save Lives, Prevent Illness or Stop Transmission, Experts Say

Oct 26, 2020

The trials currently underway are not designed to tell us if they will save lives, according to new studies.

Long COVID Syndrome: Study Points Risk Factors, Treatment and How to Manage It

Oct 24, 2020

King's College London researchers published a new study about the long COVID syndrome and identified patients who are likely to suffer from it.

Sewage May Reveal COVID-19 Outbreaks, UK Project Finds

Oct 23, 2020

Sewage tests piloted in south-west England show positive results, but transmission via sewage system remains debatable.

Certain COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave People More Vulnerable to HIV, Experts Warn

Oct 22, 2020

Certain experimental COVID-19 vaccines could lead to an increased risk of HIV infection in vulnerable populations.