Africa Is Now Polio-Free! A Momentous Milestone After Decades-Long Efforts

Medicine & Technology Aug 25, 2020

In a historic announcement by the Africa Regional Certification Commission during a World Health Organization (WHO) event has declared Africa free from wild polio, with the continent's last case recorded four years ago in Nigeria.

An Effective Antibody for SARS Leads to Another that Fights COVID-19

Aug 25, 2020

An antibody developed during the time of SARS helped researchers from MassBiologics find another antibody that is effective in fighting coronavirus. The unique IgA antibody may be used to develop an effective vaccine.

Herd Immunity in the US Is Complicated Due to the Obesity Epidemic

Aug 15, 2020

The current case count in the U.S. is only getting worse with 1,000 deaths per day, with up to 200,000 deaths forecasted by September. At this rate and with the country's obesity epidemic, herd immunity is not an option and would only result in a massive death count.

Vladamir Putin's Daughter Takes Part in Russia's Vaccine Trials

Aug 11, 2020

The Gamaleya vaccine is the first the receive regulatory approval in the world after two months of testing. Scientists around the world are skeptic, including the Association of Clinical Trials Organizations, of its efficacy and safety.

COVID-19 Vaccines May Damage Human DNA

Aug 07, 2020

The FDA 'Fast Track' designation may not be as safe as people may believe, warns a medical expert. The cost the people may be paying for vaccines may be a permanent alternation in their DNA.

Moderna Announced Partnership With Amazon Web Services for Their Analytics and Machine Learning Services

Aug 06, 2020

Moderna, the biotech company just signed a big cloud deal with Amazon Web Services that will provide its standard platform for doing analytics and machine learning as they continue to develop COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Fauci and the CDC Announce a Few Updates on the Pandemic

Jul 25, 2020

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.

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

Jul 12, 2020

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.

Are We Ready? The US Is Preparing For the Coronavirus Vaccine, Invests $42M in Syringe and Needle Production

Jul 08, 2020

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.

Scientists Create a ‘Membrane on a Chip’ to Track Cell Reactions to Viruses

Jul 06, 2020

Scientists recreate human cell membranes onto an electronic chip to measure its behavior with external substances such as viruses and antibiotics. Soon, it will be screening drug candidates for coronavirus.

Scientists Now Find a Possible Explanation Behind the Mystery of Coronavirus Blood Clotting

Jul 02, 2020

The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.

Genetic Vaccines May Become Front-Runners in Curing COVID-19

Jul 01, 2020

Inovio is the only company championing genetic vaccines and other coronavirus vaccine developments, leading to what may be a breakthrough for DNA vaccines.

The FDA Sets Guidelines for Approving Coronavirus Vaccines

Jul 01, 2020

As companies selected in the Operation Warp Speed program race in developing a coronavirus vaccine, the FDA released basic guidelines the ensure that it is clinically safe.

Dr. Fauci Says He Could Settle for a COVID-19 Vaccine That’s 75% Effective – Here’s Why

Jun 29, 2020

Dr. Fauci recognizes the need for more education about vaccines with only 66% of America willing to get vaccinated and that a 70% - 75% protective vaccine against coronavirus would suffice.

Scientists Use a Reverse Genetics System to Understand Rotavirus Formation

Jun 24, 2020

A reverse genetics system was used to create and study a mutant version of the highly contagious rotavirus. The initial steps of viral assembly gave valuable insight on what may trigger virus multiplication.