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Statin drugs discovered to lower deaths from COVID-19
A novel investigation has elucidated that commonly used statin drugs potentially reduce the risk of death from COVID-19.
The research, conducted by experts from the...
Investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and chronic inflammation
Jesmond Dalli, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, Sir Henry Dale Fellow and Lipid Mediator Unit Director, discusses new insights into the processes that contribute to...
Cutting-edge face shield destroys SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria
A team of researchers based in Spain have developed an innovative face shield that effectively deactivates SARS-CoV-2 and multi-resistant bacteria.
The groundbreaking face shield technology...
Innovative model predicts COVID-19 infection risk in the workplace
A collaboration of UK scientists have developed a cutting-edge predictive model that can accurately assess the risk of COVID-19 infection in office and school...
Vaccine hesitancy: Protecting pregnant women against COVID-19
Dr Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, discusses vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women.
On average, it takes a decade...
UVC: Examining the efficacy of the emerging disinfection technology
Gabriele Messina and Gabriele Cevenini of the University of Siena explore the emergence and efficacy of UVC disinfection technologies.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Pfizer COVID vaccine demonstrates excellent efficacy against all variants
A novel study has revealed that two doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine achieve 90% effectiveness against hospitalisations for at least six months against...
Exploring the issues surrounding vaccinating children against COVID-19
As the US and many European countries start vaccinating children against COVID-19, should more be done to prioritise those beyond our borders? Dominic Wilkinson,...
Shedding light on the world of UVC disinfection technologies
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech Group outlines key aspects to consider when purchasing UVC disinfectant products.
Tristan Williams, Technical Director of Finsen Tech...
SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant causes twice the hospitalisations of Alpha
A novel study has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant may be the deadliest, demonstrating a two-fold increased risk of hospitalisation compared to the...
Nova Biologicals: Infection prevention during the winter period
Microbiological testing specialist Nova Biologicals outlines the key infection prevention measures to keep in mind this festive season.
The celebration of holidays is one of...
Defence Therapeutics’ new COVID vaccine achieves successful testing
Biotechnology experts Defence Therapeutics have sensationally announced that their new COVID vaccine has demonstrated effectiveness in a non-rodent model.
The new COVID vaccine – called...
Health experts believe COVID-19 booster vaccines are not yet required
A group of industry-leading health experts has concluded that COVID-19 booster vaccines are not yet needed to combat the pandemic.
The international team of scientists,...
Commonly prescribed gout medication found effective against COVID-19
A conventional gout medication that is utilised widely around the world has proven to be effective at combatting COVID-19, potentially adding a new weapon...
Versatile Accum technology for various immune-oncology needs
Defence Therapeutics explains how its Accum™ technology can enhance the delivery of tumour and infectious disease-specific therapeutics.
The principal technology developed by Defence Therapeutics (DT)...
COVID-19 variants will require infection control measures post-vaccination
Even after the implementation of widespread vaccination protocols, robust infection control measures will need to be enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 variants,...
3a-diagnostics biosensors: Disease detection using chewing gum
3a-diagnostics GmbH is developing a class of next-generation diagnostic tools using biosensors to optimise at-home-diagnosis as an early, self-check of diseases including COVID-19, periodontitis,...
$1.5m funding will further research towards TB vaccine
The VALIDATE Network has received a $1.5m funding boost to support its development of a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have...
COVID-19 vaccines are still effective against Delta variant, study confirms
Two COVID-19 vaccine doses provide the most effective protection from the Delta variant in the UK, a new study has shown.
Researchers from the University...
Malaria transmission potentially eradicated with discovery of new microbe
A team of scientists in Kenya has uncovered a new microbe that may effectively mitigate malaria transmission, creating new methods to combat the deadly...