Researchers Shed New Light on the Molecular Detail of COVID-19
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRESEARCH conducted by scientists from Western Sydney University reveals a distinct binding interface for both key proteins in COVID-19 – ssDNA and RNA – which work to enable the replication of the virus in host cells. The research results are published as an open-access article in the journal PROTEINS. According to co-lead researcher Dr Roland Gamsjaeger from the […]
NIAID warns about more dangerous COVID-19 variant
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIF the COVID-19 cases surge continuously in the US during the fall and winter, it is more likely that an even more deadly strain of the virus would evolve and could evade the current vaccines available. This is according to Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in the US. […]
More than one in ten COVID-19 patients infected in hospital in first pandemic wave
Reading Time: 2 minutesMORE than one in ten COVID-19 patients in 314 UK hospitals caught the infection in hospital during the first pandemic wave say researchers conducting the world’s largest study of severe COVID-19. The research into hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) was led by Dr Jonathan Read from Lancaster University with colleagues from other UK universities including the Universities […]
Initial trials of nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19 and flu show positive results
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA GENETICALLY ENGINEERED nasal spray vaccine for COVID-19 and flu called Delta-19 showed positive preclinical data. Delta-19, being developed by Vivaldi Biosciences, is expected to provide superior protection to both viral respiratory diseases. Studies using the ferret model resulted in 100% immunized animals that generated high amounts of antibodies against the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2. Furthermore, the immunized ferrets exhibited negligible […]
Facemask detects COVID-19 virus in 90 minutes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWEARABLE meets COVID-19 detection. With the breakthrough of researchers at Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a button-activated mask can detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a patient’s breath within 90 minutes at levels of accuracy similar to PCR tests. The breakthrough is published in Nature Biotechnology. The technology was […]
The dream team: Scientists find drug duo that may cure COVID-19 together
Reading Time: 2 minutesCOVID-19 continues to claim lives across the world and is infecting millions more. Although several vaccines have recently become available, making significant strides towards preventing COVID-19, what about the treatment of those who already have the infection? Vaccines aren’t 100% effective, highlighting the need–now more than ever–for effective antiviral therapeutics. Moreover, some people can’t receive vaccines […]
Experts Release Guidance on How to Communicate about COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTHE US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a guidebook for communicating about COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, effectiveness, and efficacy. According to NASEM, effective communication on COVID-19 vaccines is necessary to ensure a shared understanding of how they work and whether they are being equitable distributed. Without this important effort, people may lose faith in […]
‘No other way to get out of pandemic, except via vaccines’ say, experts
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Mahaletchumy Arujanan and Saarani THE adverse side-effects after being injected with the Covid-19 vaccines are the biggest public fear at the moment. The fear of developing blood clots and even dying after injection with certain vaccines as seen in several countries and reported in the international media is fresh in the minds of everyone. […]
NTU Singapore Sheds Light on Link of COVID-19 and Blood Clot Formation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteINDIVIDUALS who have recovered from COVID-19, particularly those who have pre-existing heart ailments, are at risk of developing blood clots because of lingering and overactive immune responses. This is the result of the study conducted by Nanyang Technological University published in eLife. The research team investigated the potential connection of COVID-19 and blood clot formation and provided more […]
Vaksin vs Covid-19: Mana Lebih Mudarat?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKesan sampingan vaksin COVID-19 masih menjadi perbincangan hangat. Pelbagai stigma dan keraguan tetap ada di kalangan masyarakat. Adakah vaksin ini selamat? Ikuti perbincangan bersama pakar mengenai kemudaratan dalam pengambilan vaksin berbanding risiko jangkitan COVID-19 pada Sabtu, 24 April, jam 11 pagi.