COVID-19 Vaccine Trials May Not Save Lives, Prevent Illness or Stop Transmission, Experts Say

Medicine & Technology Oct 26, 2020

The trials currently underway are not designed to tell us if they will save lives, according to new studies.

The U.S. Records Highest Covid-19 Cases in One Day Since the Pandemic Began

Oct 24, 2020

Over 80,000 new coronavirus cases were reported in a single day this week in the United States. Experts fear that despite promises of an available vaccine within months, the winter season may be the worst season of the pandemic. Dr. Fauci also proposes that wearing face masks should be mandated.

Certain COVID-19 Vaccines May Leave People More Vulnerable to HIV, Experts Warn

Oct 22, 2020

Certain experimental COVID-19 vaccines could lead to an increased risk of HIV infection in vulnerable populations.

Vaccine Candidates in the Middle of Phase 3 Trials Are Available for the Public

Oct 22, 2020

China is already in the middle of their post-Covid new normal as if the pandemic is already gone. Currently, several companies have made their vaccine candidates available to anyone upon payment.

China Commits to Producing 600 Million Vaccine Doses by the End of 2020

Oct 10, 2020

China joins COVAX and commits to providing several developing countries with millions of vaccine doses. The four leading vaccine candidates from China are for the global public good.

New Gene Therapy Method Includes Microneedles and Nanoparticles

Oct 07, 2020

A new method of gene therapy involves minimally invasive microneedles. The patch includes genetic material within nanoparticles and can be applied for various clinical uses such as cancers, diseases, and vaccines.

Millions of Sharks May Be Affected by the Development of Vaccines

Sep 28, 2020

As vaccines candidates are being developed to cure coronavirus, some developers use squalene - an ingredient found in shark liver oil. Wildlife experts fear that millions of sharks may be killed if vaccine developers don't look for alternative sources.

Valvena is Developing a Lyme Disease Vaccine

Sep 11, 2020

Thousands of Americans and Europeans develop Lyme disease every year. Biotech company Valneva has been developing what may be the world's first vaccine, VLA15, against Lyme disease.

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

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.