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Dr. Fauci and the CDC Give Reality Checks About COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.25.2020 08:00 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci says a virus will be available by next year the earliest and urges politicians to shut down states again. Meanwhile, the CDC announces lingering symptoms in young adults while urging schools to reopen by fall.

US Reached $1.95 Billion Deal With Pfizer for 100 Million Doses of Their Vaccine Candidate

07.23.2020 06:04 AM

The deal stated that the 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine is free to Americans, although health care providers could charge for administration. The deal would also allow the federal government to acquire an additional 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

[COVID-19 Update] Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino Coronavirus Vaccine Candidates Deemed Safe and Effective

07.20.2020 22:21 PM

The Oxford-AstraZeneca and CanSino vaccine candidates have both shown promising results in their early trials. As they now both enter phase three clinical trials, experts are hopeful that the vaccine candidates would continue to produce good results.

Monoclonal Antibodies: What Are They and How Are They a Bridge to the Coronavirus Vaccine?

07.18.2020 00:19 AM

Scientists believe that monoclonal antibodies can help fight the coronavirus amidst the absence of the ultimate desired treatment, a viable vaccine. Learn what these antibodies are and how they work.

Is Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Leading the Race? Early Trials Show the Jab Gives Off Immunity

07.15.2020 01:04 AM

There's good news from Moderna's mRNA-1273 coronavirus vaccine candidate. A preliminary report states that all 45 volunteers in its clinical trial developed immunity to the coronavirus with no adverse reactions.

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

07.12.2020 22:23 PM

Scientists from Sechenov University said they have already finished human trials for a coronavirus vaccine and results have proven the medication's effectiveness. But there are no reports yet on its commercial reproduction.

Horseshoe Crabs and Their Blue Blood: The Role They Play in Developing the Coronavirus Vaccine

07.09.2020 04:11 AM

For years, a horseshoe crab's blood has been used for developing new vaccines and medications. Experts are worried that the crab's population might be at risk due to numerous testings, particularly now with the coronavirus pandemic.

New Way to Resolve Inflammation on Severe Coronavirus Cases; Will This Be Effective?

07.09.2020 02:09 AM

COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from organ damage and sometimes death. But a team of scientists has proposed a novel way of limiting organ damage to improve outcomes for severe cases of the disease.

US Preps For Coronavirus Vaccine, Invests $42M in Syringe and Needle Production

07.08.2020 23:25 PM

The United States has invested $42 million into producing syringes and needles in anticipation of the future coronavirus vaccine. The US President is hopeful that a vaccine could be ready by the end of the year or early next year.

Fauci: Any Coronavirus Vaccine Would Only Give 'Finite Protection'

07.06.2020 22:54 PM

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, any coronavirus vaccine developed during this time would only give us "finite protection." Furthermore, he says that the first wave of the coronavirus is still far from over.

Elon Musk Has Entered the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine Alongside Germany’s CureVac

07.02.2020 08:26 AM

Tesla will be building mRNA microfactories for CureVac as the German company continues to develop its coronavirus vaccine Optimizing mRNA technology for two years, they are currently in their Phase I of clinical trials.

China’s Biotech Firm Is Now Leading the Race to a Coronavirus Vaccine As Testing Approaches Phase 3

07.02.2020 02:07 AM

CanSino was the first biotech firm to complete successful human trials with a COVID-19 vaccine. They've continued to take the lead as they will soon begin Phase 3 with consistent promising efforts.

Oxford Expert Claims Their COVID-19 Vaccine Gives Off Long Term Immunity With Antibodies 3X Higher Than Recovered Patients

07.01.2020 22:10 PM

Professor Sarah Gilbert, who leads Oxford University's trial for its coronavirus vaccine candidate, says their jab could provide long-term immunity, which could last for several years. Furthermore, she says it could even give off antibodies three times more than a person who recovered from COVID-19.

Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Coming Sooner Than Skeptics Think: Japan Ramps Up Production by Five-Fold to 1M Doses

06.29.2020 00:53 AM

A collaborative group of Japanese and foreign private and academic sectors is upgrading and expanding their coronavirus vaccine candidate's production. They aim to make the vaccine available for public use by next year's fall season. Click the link above to learn more.

UK's Second Coronavirus Vaccine That Could Only Cost Less Than $4 Per Dose Will Start Human Trials on Wednesday

06.15.2020 10:22 AM

The UK's second coronavirus vaccine candidate will go into human trials this week. According to researchers from Imperial College London, if deemed effective and safe, the vaccine would be made available to the public at a very affordable price.

SpFN US Army’s Coronavirus Vaccine Contender to Start Human Trials This Month

06.13.2020 07:00 AM

The U.S. Army’s coronavirus vaccine contender was chosen to start human trials as early as this month. After giving off favorable results in mice studies, SpFN will be tried on humans to determine its safety and efficiency before being considered for public use.

Two Harvard-led Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Conducted on Monkeys Demonstrated Protection and Immunity Against the Virus

05.21.2020 04:02 AM

Two studies involving testing experimental coronavirus vaccines in monkeys have shown promising results suggestive of immunity and protection against COVID-19. The researchers say that further studies need to be conducted to determine if the same results will be seen in human subjects.

Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Dubious? Experts Demand Concrete Data Not Mere Words

05.19.2020 21:58 PM

Vaccine experts are skeptical of Moderna's vaccine candidate. On Monday, the company released information regarding their vaccine developing an immune response in their subjects. Other researchers, seemingly, have further questions to ask. Click the link above to read more.

Oral Tablet Vaccine for Coronavirus to Start Human Trials, Promising Results Shown in Mice

05.15.2020 01:16 AM

Immunologist and chief scientific officer at Vaxart, Dr. Sean Tucker and his team are developing a tablet vaccine for the coronavirus. Human trials are yet to start in July, but trials involving mice show promising results, according to Tucker. Click the link above to learn more.

Vaccines May Not Work on New Mutant Strain of Coronavirus Spreading in US and Europe – Study

05.07.2020 05:09 AM

A newly discovered coronavirus mutation may be "immune" to vaccines currently being tested. It is of urgent concern to the medical community, which is searching for a vaccine that will work against COVID-19.

Monkeys in Montana Injected with Oxford's Coronavirus Vaccine Were Unscathed Despite Extreme Exposure

04.29.2020 04:10 AM

Oxford's experimental coronavirus vaccine, ChAdOx1 vaccine, passed its clinical trial on monkeys with flying colors. With the company just merely getting started on human trials, the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, vouched to start making doses of the vaccine ASAP, in case it worked. Click the link to read the full story.

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