Experts Express Concern Over Coronavirus Transmission Among Animals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.09.2020 12:00 PM

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

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.