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

NANOTECHNOLOGY 11.06.2020 20:00 PM

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

11.05.2020 05:00 AM

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

11.01.2020 21:36 PM

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? Great Barrington Declaration Says Yes!

10.30.2020 07:00 AM

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

Covid-19 and Thousands of Other Virus Mimic Host Protein Stuctures and Functions

10.28.2020 19:00 PM

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

10.28.2020 12:00 PM

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

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.

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

10.27.2020 12:00 PM

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 Previous Data Unless Needed

10.26.2020 14:00 PM

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

10.26.2020 13:00 PM

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

10.24.2020 22:00 PM

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

10.23.2020 19:00 PM

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

10.22.2020 14:00 PM

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

Astrazeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine Trials to Continue Even After a Volunteer Dies

10.22.2020 05:00 AM

Following the review of one volunteer's death in Astrazeneca and Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial, authorities said the clinical trials would continue.

Science Unveils the Biggest Halloween Risks Due to COVID-19

10.21.2020 13:00 PM

Scientists tackle how to make trick-or-treating safe this Halloween to avoid COVID-19. Every holiday heralds fresh worries in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Expert Claims Brushing Teeth More Often Could Help Ward Off COVID-19

10.21.2020 09:00 AM

A dentistry professor said that brushing the teeth more often can help ward off COVID-19 because the toothpaste has the same antibacterial properties as the hand gel.

Parosmia: A Foul-Smelling Effect of COVID-19

10.18.2020 07:30 AM

There has been an increasing number of patients who have been suffering from a weird condition after a brush with COVID-19: parosmia - a lingering, foul-smelling scent almost everywhere.

US Enters Third Wave of COVID-19 As States See a Surge of New Cases

10.17.2020 07:10 AM

The fall COVID-19 surge has arrived in the US. 17 states have seen a record-breaking surge, and no state in the country has seen a decline of cases.

Remdesivir Does Not Cut Hospital Days and Mortality on COVID-19 Patients, WHO Study Reveals

10.16.2020 07:50 AM

The results from WHO's Solidarity trial revealed that remdesivir has little to no effect on cutting the hospital days and mortality of COVID-19 patients.

Swine Coronavirus SADS-COV May Be Deadly for Humans as Well

10.15.2020 08:20 AM

The SADS-CoV strain of coronavirus has affected pigs across China since 2016. A new study reveals how the virus can potentially infect human cells.

45-Year-Old Man Suddenly Became Deaf Due to COVID-19

10.15.2020 01:09 AM

COVID-19 can leave patients deaf, which only adds to the long list of complications that the deadly disease can give its victims.