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Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchersA groundbreaking vaccine, designed entirely by artificial intelligence, has been tested in humans for the first time. This experimental jab...
WHO states strike deal to extend talks on pandemic treatyWorld Health Organization member states will continue talks on a pandemic treaty for another year. Discussions focus on sharing access to d...
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
Research finds exposure to harmless coronaviruses increases immunity"People who have had strong immune responses to other human coronaviruses also have some protection against SARSCoV-2 infection," said Alex...
Scientists find new drug target to treat coronavirus, fight future pandemicThe latest study, published in the journal Science Signaling, provides critical information that could aid drug development against future ...
New coronavirus variant identified in New York: ResearchersThe new variant, known as B.1.526, was first identified in samples collected in New York in November, and by mid-February represented about...
Research says the coronavirus could linger on currency and glassResearch says the coronavirus could linger on currency and glass
US accuses Chinese hackers of targeting firms developing coronavirus vaccine researchThe hackers, identified as Li Xiaoyu and Dong Jiazhi, stole information not only for their personal profit but also research and technology...
Genetic code that may help coronavirus survive identified: ResearchersIn the study, published in the journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, researchers used a new tool to determine what c...
Wuhan's L-strain may be behind Gujarat's high death rate: ExpertsThe dominance of the more virulent L-type coronavirus strain as compared to the S-type one could be behind the high mortality rate in the s...
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson offer to donate blood & plasma for developing coronavirus vaccineThe actor said that he found out they still carry the antibodies.
Japan sees 51 coronavirus-related bankruptciesThe bankruptcies were mostly in the hotel and restaurant industries such as hot spring hotel operator Fujimi-so in Aichi, central Japan, th...
Wearing surgical masks may help slow COVID-19 pandemic: StudyWearing surgical face masks may help prevent the transmission of seasonal coronaviruses and influenza virus from symptomatic individuals, a...
China says all coronavirus clinical research must be registeredHEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-CHINA-China says all coronavirus clinical research must be registered
Researchers identify two coronavirus types associated with the disease outbreakThe researchers, from Peking University's School of Life Sciences and the Institute Pasteur of Shanghai under the Chinese Academy of Scienc...
History repeats itself: World failed to learn lessons for coronavirus fight from SARS and MERS outbreakSARS and MERS demonstrated the global health threat posed by coronaviruses.
Coronavirus impact: Outbreak slashes China's carbon emissions; makes air cleanerChina's carbon emissions have dropped by least 100 million metric tonnes.
Coronavirus: Health research body may suggest alternative medicinesA government-led expert panel has asked India’s top health research body to recommend alternative medicines or therapies for some antibioti...