Monkeys, Mice Reveal Effective Protection of Nanoparticle Vaccine Against Several SARS-Like Betacoronaviruses

NANOTECHNOLOGY 07.06.2022 08:30 AM

A new nanoparticle vaccine exhibits protection against several SARS-like betacoronavirus, according to a study in mice and monkeys. Read to know more.

New Approach for Antibody Detection That Does Not Need Blood Sample Developed; Will This Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19?

07.04.2022 12:04 PM

Researchers developed an approach to detecting antibodies using nanoparticles. Ow helpful is this to the prevention of COVID-19 transmission? Read to know more.

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against All Mutations Including Omicron

06.30.2022 10:30 AM

Novavax, despite speed bumps in the past, has just released data that suggests it's effective against all circulating covid-19 variants. Read on to find out what set's the Novavax vaccine apart from other mRNA vaccines and what the FDA has to say about it.

Next COVID-19 Variant May Be Determined By New AI Tool

06.29.2022 08:30 AM

Scientists developed a new artificial intelligence tool that could tell what may the next coronavirus variant be. Read to know more about the PyR0 model.

Is China's Coronavirus Lab Leak Theory True? New WHO Report Suggests Further Investigation on SARS-CoV-2 Virus From Wuhan

06.20.2022 01:25 AM

WHO stated that all hypotheses regarding the origin of SARS-CoV-2 virus, including China's lab leak theory, must be kept on the table until further data is found. Read on to learn the update about the coronavirus pandemic.

Nano-Sized Electronic Atomized Water Particles Show Potential Against COVID-19 As Alternative to Ineffective Disinfection Strategies

06.19.2022 05:45 AM

Researchers now use nanotechnology to combat COVID-19. Read to learn more about nano-sized electronic atomized water particles as new disinfection strategies.

New Strain of Coronavirus Detected in Swedish Rodent Black Voles

06.06.2022 09:00 AM

Uppsala University detected a new coronavirus circulating across a rodent species in Sweden. Read more about the novel coronavirus and what we know so far about the strain.

Novel Approach to Formulate SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines Developed with Protein Nanoparticles

05.26.2022 09:00 AM

Experts developed a protein nanoparticle vaccine that could cater to infections caused by variants of COVID-19. Learn more about the promising vaccine and how it works against the wide array of SARS-CoV-2 variants.

SARS-CoV-2 Test for Bats: Researchers Use Fecal Samples to Boost Understanding of How Viruses Spread Between Animals and Humans

05.23.2022 06:35 AM

SARS-CoV-2 test may soon fight the pandemic. Find out how the use of fecal samples from bats potentially contributes to the control of the spread of viruses.

COVID-19 AI Toll Determines Patients Most At Risk of Dying from the Virus

05.18.2022 10:50 AM

Scientists developed an algorithm to detect COVID-19 early. How does artificial intelligence help identify patients dying from the virus? Read and find out.

3 COVID-19 Mutations Detected; Scientists Reveal How These Changes Work Together to Stimulate New Strains

05.18.2022 10:50 AM

Scientists keeping tabs on new variants of SARS-CoV-2 noticed a trend that a lot of them carry the same set of 3 mutations. Learn more about the mutations here.

Women With COVID-19 Taking Hormone Replacement Therapy Have Reduced Mortality, Estrogen a Potential Coronavirus Treatment

05.18.2022 03:23 AM

Researchers investigate the association between women with COVID-19 taking hormone replacement therapy and their mortality rate. Read this article to know why a new study claims estrogen could be a coronavirus treatment.

Humans and Animals Share Diseases: What’s the Implication to Both Species?

04.29.2022 02:32 AM

Both humans and animal species are sharing diseases. Discover the illnesses these two transfer to each other, as well as the impact of the transmission on them.

Decoy Nanoparticles Mimic Cells to Combat COVID-19, Here’s How It Works

04.12.2022 04:00 AM

Scientists developed decoy nanoparticles, a new potential treatment for COVID-19. Learn about this new strategy in terms of efficacy in combating the virus.

Could Asthma Fend Off Severe COVID-19? Recent Study Says It Might and We Know Why

04.01.2022 09:30 AM

Despite earlier fears, specific types of asthma seem to have built a defense around severe COVID-19 infections. Read on to find out how allergic asthma prevents severe COVID infection and why its not the case for other lung conditions.

Nanobodies in Alpaca Can Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and Its Variants, Hold Potential for Novel Treatments Against COVID-19

03.25.2022 22:32 PM

The nanobodies in alpaca can neutralize SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Read more to know how this could be a game-changer in this pandemic.

You Can’t Be Infected with TB and COVID-19 At the Same Time, New Study in Mice Suggests

03.25.2022 04:17 AM

People with tuberculosis may not be infected with COVID-19 at the same time, a new study in mice suggested. Find out more about the new discovery here.

Humans Transmit Diseases To Wild Animals More Frequently Than Animal-To-Human Transmission Of Killer Diseases Like COVID and Ebola, Study Says

03.24.2022 03:20 AM

A new study revealed that humans might have given back diseases to wildlife more often than previously thought. Read more to learn how human-to-wildlife disease transmission works.

Saliva vs Nasal Swab Testing for COVID-19: Which Test Is Safer, Has Faster Results?

03.22.2022 08:00 AM

A new study recently showed the difference between saliva and nasal swab testing. Discover which COVID-19 test is safer and has faster results?

Inhalable Vaccine Candidate Blocks SARS-CoV-2 Transmission to Prevent Virus From Infecting the Lungs

03.18.2022 07:42 AM

Scientists are exploring the benefits of an inhalable vaccine that prevents SARS-CoV-2 from infecting the lungs. Read more to know how it works.

COVID-19 Variants Spread Fast Due to the Virus' Ability to Temporarily Fast-track ‘Evolutional Pace’, New Study Claims

02.25.2022 02:23 AM

A new study found out the unique ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that enables it to spread and evolve rapidly. Read on to know the details.