COVID-19 Vaccine Working at Room Temperature And Requires Single Shot, In The Works

NANOTECHNOLOGY 01.08.2021 21:30 PM

From developing vaccines for Ebola, HIV, and pandemic influenza, Stanford University researchers have now turned their attention to developing a vaccine for COVID-19.

UK Scientists Trying a New Drug to Prevent Spread of Infection Leading to COVID-19

12.26.2020 09:00 AM

British scientists are currently trying a new drug that could prevent an individual exposed to coronavirus from continuing to develop the COVID-19 disease, which experts claim could save many lives.

Neuroscientists Isolate Promising Tiny Antibodies Produced by a Llama in Fight Against COVID-19

12.23.2020 11:30 AM

Neuroscientists have recently isolated a set of potential and tiny antibodies also called "nanobodies" as shields from SARS-CoV-2 that were reportedly produced by a llama, namely, Cormac.

More Newborns Have Detectable Levels of COVID-19 Antibodies

12.19.2020 08:00 AM

A Singaporean study suggests that more newborns have detectable levels of COVID-19 antibodies, but doctors are unsure yet of the type of protection it has and how long it will last.

Even With Vaccines People Still Need to Wear Face Masks

12.09.2020 08:00 AM

Vaccines may protect people from getting the virus, but experts claim that people should continue wearing face masks.

Memory Cells and Antibodies May Provide Lasting Immunity From Covid-19 For Up to Decades

11.18.2020 09:30 AM

Long-term immunity is necessary to prevent another coronavirus pandemic in the future. Sterilizing immunity, or memory cell defenses, can provide lasting immunity even without detectable antibodies.

Chicken Antibodies in Warding Off COVID-19 Infections On Humans

11.12.2020 11:00 AM

A clinical test has started in Australia to find out if nasal drops containing chicken antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 can provide provisional protection.

Earwax Device Can Measure Cortisol Levels

11.04.2020 20:00 PM

Traditional methods of measuring cortisol levels are either expensive, invasive, or inaccurate. International researchers propose a new method: an earwax device that is affordable and accurate.

The Body May Have Two Waves of Antibody Responses to Coronavirus

10.30.2020 20:00 PM

Researchers explain the possible two waves of immunity against coronavirus. Researchers from England recently released the results of the largest antibody study stating that immunity wanes over time.

Antibody Research Gives Insight on Immunity to Coronavirus

10.27.2020 22:30 PM

Imperial College London conducted the largest antibody study involving more than 360,000 people. The results give insight into immunity and the possibility of reinfection.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Patients May Lose Antibodies Sooner Than Those With Symptoms

10.27.2020 19:00 PM

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.

25-Year-Old Patient Becomes the First American To Have COVID-19 Reinfection

10.13.2020 08:40 AM

Thus far, there had only been a handful of coronavirus reinfections reported around the world. However, the cases raise many questions about the immune system's response to the virus and how long immunity lasts.

Neutralizing Antibodies From Seattle Boat Crew May Hold Key to Protection Against Reinfection

08.19.2020 03:43 AM

A fishing boat provided an unexpected insight into how antibodies could prevent reinfection from COVID-19.

Monoclonal Antibodies: What Are They and How Are They a Bridge to the Coronavirus Vaccine?

07.18.2020 00:19 AM

Scientists believe that monoclonal antibodies can help fight the coronavirus amidst the absence of the ultimate desired treatment, a viable vaccine. Learn what these antibodies are and how they work.

New Study Warns Viral Immunity in Recovered COVID-19 Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

07.13.2020 21:26 PM

A new study reveals that immunity to COVID-19 could only last a few months. Findings from the research uncovered that in just two months, some coronavirus-recovered patients lose protection from the virus and are susceptible to getting reinfected once again.

Oxford Expert Claims Their COVID-19 Vaccine Gives Off Long Term Immunity With Antibodies 3X Higher Than Recovered Patients

07.01.2020 22:10 PM

Professor Sarah Gilbert, who leads Oxford University's trial for its coronavirus vaccine candidate, says their jab could provide long-term immunity, which could last for several years. Furthermore, she says it could even give off antibodies three times more than a person who recovered from COVID-19.

Could Gargling Salt Water Treat COVID-19? Scientists Set to Test Its Effectiveness on COVID-19 Patients

06.25.2020 10:48 AM

Gargling salt water is found to be effective in reducing symptoms of coughs and colds and now scientists want to test whether it can boost the body's antiviral abilities.

Llama vs COVID-19: Its Antibodies Are Used to Bind to SARS-CoV-2's Spike Protein to Stop Infecting Cells

04.30.2020 10:10 AM

Winter, the llama, developed antibodies against SARS and MERS when it was about nine months old to neutralize the part of SARS-CoV-2 that hijacks human cells and spread infection

Having Antibodies Against COVID-19 Does Not Guarantee Immunity, Says Doctor Who Retested Positive

04.27.2020 20:48 PM

A medical expert claims a person may have the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the antibodies to fight it at the same time. People are not advised to go home until they test negative because they can still spread the virus to others.

2 States in the US Reportedly Use China Export-Banned and Unapproved Antibody Tests

04.20.2020 08:25 AM

Some antibodies made from China are being administered to patients in Denver and Los Angeles are not approved by China and the country is now stopping its exportation.

Scientists Raised Question on Coronavirus Reinfectiion Risk as Recovered Patients Show Surprisingly Low Antibody Levels

04.08.2020 03:35 AM

Researchers found low antibody levels in one-third of recently recovered patients in China which could mean they have a higher risk of reinfection.