Air Filter with `Catch and Kill` Technology Eliminates Airborne Viruses, Including COVID-19 Variants
The only air filter in the world proven to "catch and kill" airborne COVID-19, Anthrax spores, bacteria, allergens, and other asthma triggers was launched at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). More...07 Jan 2022
Unique Antibody-Like Proteins Derived from Immune Systems of Sharks Can Prevent COVID-19 Virus and Its Variants
Small, unique antibody-like proteins known as VNARs - derived from the immune systems of sharks - can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study. More...31 Dec 2021
Discovery of Omicron Neutralizing Antibodies Could Lead to Effective Treatments for COVID-19 Variants
An international team of scientists have identified antibodies that neutralize Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants, raising hopes of the findings leading to the development of more effective vaccines and antibody treatments for COVID-19 variants. More...29 Dec 2021
World’s First Molecular-Level Analysis of Omicron Spike Protein to Help Develop Variant-Resistant COVID-19 Treatments
Scientists have unveiled the world’s first molecular-level analysis of the Omicron variant spike protein, revealing strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to its increased transmissibility. More...27 Dec 2021
Merck and Ridgeback’s Oral Antiviral Receives US FDA EUA for Treatment of COVID-19 in Certain Adults
Merck (Kenilworth, NJ, USA) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics (Miami, FL, USA) have been granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral (MK-4482, EIDD-2801). More...24 Dec 2021
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