Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What should a successful SARS-CoV-2 vaccine do?

A lot has been written recently about the merits of different potential vaccines for SARS-CoV-2. "Merit" is generally assumed to mean that the vaccine will make us immune. But what, exactly, is immunity, and how would we ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Wiping down groceries? Experts say keep risk in perspective

Cleaning wipes are harder to find on store shelves, and businesses are reassuring customers with stepped up sanitation measures. In New York, the subway system is shut down nightly for disinfecting.

Health

Why you should clean the kitchen counter after preparing food

Food and humans can carry and spread dangerous microbes, and cleaning can protect you from getting sick. But it also takes time, uses chemicals and water and some people are concerned that excessive cleaning can remove the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A disinfection system that could neutralise COVID-19 in a few minutes

Cedrión, a company supported by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), has designed a disinfection system that could neutralize COVID-19 in just over 10 minutes. The system uses atmospheric plasma to disinfect spaces ...

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