WHO Europe to convene members over new virus variant The World Health Organization in Europe said Tuesday it would convene its members to discuss how to handle a new variant of the novel coronavirus discovered in the UK. Dec 22, 2020 0 27
Neuroscientists isolate promising mini antibodies against COVID-19 from a llama National Institutes of Health researchers have isolated a set of promising, tiny antibodies, or "nanobodies," against SARS-CoV-2 that were produced by a llama named Cormac. Preliminary results published in Scientific Reports ... Dec 22, 2020 0 97
Regulatory RNAs promote breast cancer metastasis Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists have discovered a gene-regulating snippet of RNA that may contribute to the spread of many breast cancers. In animal experiments, the researchers could reduce the growth of ... Dec 22, 2020 0 56
Survey shows firearm safety rarely discussed between patients and clinicians A national survey of approximately 4,000 adults who live in households with firearms found that fewer than 10 percent have ever discussed firearm safety with a clinician (12% of those with children, 5% of those without). ... Dec 22, 2020 0 24
PCR, antigen and antibody: Five things to know about coronavirus tests To diagnose and contain the spread of coronavirus, testing is critical. There are two types of COVID-19 tests—those that are designed to detect whether you have the infection now, or those crafted to check whether you have ... Dec 22, 2020 0 306
Sydney sees fewer coronavirus cases amid record testing Sydney has seen a two-day dip in coronavirus cases after Australian authorities imposed a snap lockdown and residents flocked to testing centres in record numbers, but officials have cautioned the outbreak is still "evolving". Dec 22, 2020 0 30
US surpasses 18 mn reported COVID-19 cases The United States surpassed 18 million reported COVID-19 cases on Monday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, as the virus surges nationwide. Dec 22, 2020 0 26
EU scrambles to tackle holiday season chaos as new virus strain spreads Europe scrambled Monday to thrash out a coordinated response to a new strain of the coronavirus which has prompted an international suspension of travel links with the UK, while the United States saw its own caseload top ... Dec 22, 2020 0 21
Vaccine injury claims could face bureaucratic 'black hole' Lost in the U.S. launch of the coronavirus vaccine is a fact most don't know when they roll up their sleeves: In rare cases of serious illness from the shots, the injured are blocked from suing and steered instead to an obscure ... Dec 22, 2020 0 31
US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time—due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic. Dec 22, 2020 0 38