A small number of people have tested positive for COVID-19 more than two weeks after being fully vaccinated, which is also known as a “breakthrough” case. The two-week mark is important because the body needs enough time to develop immunity, according to Prevention. So far, those with breakthrough cases have reported mild or no symptoms. Earlier […]
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Researchers present fragment-based computational design of antibodies that target structured epitopes
Antibodies are central to infection control and prolonged immunity. Key tools in biomedical research, antibodies are also used to diagnose human diseases and detect adaptive immunity to past infections with particular pathogens. While existing methods to discover and generate antibodies are successful, they also have important limitations, such as hard targets (short-lived, homologous, or unstable) […]
Apoptosis is an important mediator of pathogenesis in animal coronavirus infection
Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death, which occurs in cells that are irreparably damaged or in cells infected by some viruses. This mechanism is extremely important in limiting a virus’s replication and its spread to other neighboring cells. A new paper in the journal Life presents an early review of the viral factors […]
Reopening England's schools is step towards normality, PM Johnson says
FILE PHOTO: Health workers and volunteers assist as students take coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests at Harris Academy Beckenham, ahead of full school reopening in England as part of lockdown restrictions being eased, in Beckenham, south east London, Britain, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – The reopening of England’s schools to all pupils on Monday […]
Coronavirus vaccine side effects: Bell’s palsy listed as a possible side effect
Dr Amir criticises argument for not taking coronavirus vaccine When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. The vaccination […]
Japan's Takeda seeks govt approval for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co asked regulators on Friday to approve use of the COVID-19 vaccine of Moderna Inc, which would allow it to become the third vaccine to figure in a national inoculation effort begun last month. Takeda, which is handling domestic approval and imports of about 50 million Moderna doses, announced […]
British Airways prepares for travel restart with testing kit plan
LONDON (Reuters) – British Airways has struck a deal with a COVID-19 testing kit provider as airlines prepare for the desperately-needed restart of summer travel, which is likely to include tests for passengers.FILE PHOTO: British Airways logos are seen on tail fins at Heathrow Airport in west London, Britain, February 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKayAfter months […]
Biden says it's a 'big mistake' for states to lift mask mandates
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said decisions to end the required wearing of masks – such as those by governors of Texas and Mississippi – amounted to “Neanderthal thinking” given the rising death toll from the coronavirus pandemic.Slideshow ( 5 images )Asked if he had a message to Texas and […]
Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations
The global spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the […]
Japan PM Suga considering 2-week extension of COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo region
FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a meeting of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection control headquarters at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool via REUTERSTOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday the government is considering a two-week extension of a state of […]