More Newborns Have Detectable Levels of COVID-19 Antibodies

Medicine & Technology Dec 19, 2020

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

Dec 09, 2020

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

Lasting Immunity Against Covid-19 Come in the Form of Antibodies and Memory Cells

Nov 18, 2020

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.

Clinical Test Initiated To Determine Efficacy of Chicken Antibodies in Warding Off COVID-19 Infections

Nov 12, 2020

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 May Potentially Measure Cortisol, Covid-19 Antibodies, and Glucose Levels

Nov 04, 2020

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.

90% of Recovered Patients May Have a Stable Antibody Response to Covid-19

Oct 30, 2020

Researchers explain the possible two waves of immunity against coronavirus.

Covid-19 is Similar to Coronavirus in Terms of Antibodies and Immunity, Study Says

Oct 27, 2020

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 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.

First Case of Coronavirus Reinfection in the U.S. Raises Concerns About Immunity

Oct 13, 2020

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

Aug 19, 2020

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

What Are Monoclonal Antibodies and Why Are They a Bridge to The Coronavirus Vaccine?

Jul 18, 2020

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 Coronavirus Patients Could be Gone in 2 Months

Jul 13, 2020

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

Jul 01, 2020

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

Jun 25, 2020

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.

A Llama Is Helping the Fight With COVID-19 As Its Antibodies Are Used to Bind to SARS-CoV-2's Spike Protein to Stop Infecting Cells

Apr 30, 2020

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