Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca Release COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Blueprints
Three vaccine makers, Pfizer Inc. (New York, NY, USA), AstraZeneca Cambridgeshire, England) and Moderna, Inc. (Cambridge, MA, USA), have released comprehensive road maps of their methods of evaluating their COVID-19 vaccines which are currently in trials. More...21 Sep 2020
Key Biomarkers Could Identify Patients at Risk for Severe Reaction to COVID-19 Infection
Researchers have identified key markers that could help pinpoint patients who are bound to get a severe reaction to COVID-19 infection. This would help doctors provide the right treatments at the right time, potentially saving lives. More...18 Sep 2020
Stroke Scans Could Reveal COVID-19 Infection
New research has found that COVID-19 may be diagnosed on the same emergency scans intended to diagnose stroke. The findings have important implications in the management of patients presenting with suspected stroke through early identification of COVID-19. More...18 Sep 2020
Study Finds T Cells Lead in Controlling SARS-CoV-2, Suggesting COVID-19 Vaccines Must Elicit Broad Immune Response
A new study has found that T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity, suggesting that vaccine candidates should aim to elicit a broad immune response that include antibodies, helper and killer T cells to ensure protective immunity. More...18 Sep 2020
New Insight into Structural Mechanism of Coronavirus Receptor Binding to Aid Development of COVID-19 Treatments and Vaccines
New insight into the mechanism of infection of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus could equip research groups with the understanding needed to inform studies into COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. More...18 Sep 2020
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