The University of Oxford said on Friday that its researchers have begun recruiting adults and children for advanced human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine that will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK.
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Bharat Biotech, Thomas Jefferson varsity to work on Covid vaccine
Leading vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for Covid-19 invented at Jefferson.
SARS antibody found to neutralise COVID-19 virus
Combining the S309 antibody with other, though weaker, antibodies identified in the recovered SARS patient enhanced the neutralisation of the COVID-19 coronavirus, said the study.
Moderna vaccine shows early promise in human trial, stock soars
Vaccine candidates from the NIH and Moderna Inc, and the one from the Oxford University, have been getting maximum attention as over 100 vaccines are currently under various stages of trial.
Neutralizing antibodies against COVID-19 identified
Chinese researchers have successfully identified multiple highly potent neutralizing antibodies against COVID-19 from convalescent plasma by high-throughput single-cell sequencing, according to a new study.
This antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients
Published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, the study revealed that treatment with interferon(IFN)-a2b may significantly accelerate virus clearance and reduce levels of inflammatory proteins in COVID-19 patients.
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate protects monkeys in trial
An experimental vaccine developed by researchers at Oxford University has shown promise in preventing COVID-19, according to a small trial in six monkeys.
Passive immunisation may slow down COVID-19 infection: Study
Researchers have revealed that passive vaccine or passive immunisation (PI) can provide instant, short-term fortification against infectious agents and slow down coronavirus (COVID-19).
Too little sleep may lead to asthma attacks in adults
A good night's sleep is crucial to good health because researchers have found that too little sleep, and occasionally too much sleep, can negatively impact adults with asthma.
Women more likely to fall asleep after sex than men: Study
Action between the sheets has greater sedative properties for women than men, say researchers, adding that women are more likely to fall asleep after sex, some cuddle and pillow talk than men.
'Smokers, diabetics, hypertensives can suffer strokes due to Covid-19'
The novel Coronavirus that has been mutating rapidly appears to cause sudden strokes in people, who are heavy smokers, diabetic and suffering from hypertension, doctors suggested on Saturday.
COVID-19 patients lose sense of smell by third day of infection
Patients were asked how many days they had COVID-19 symptoms and also asked to describe the timing and severity of loss or reduced sense of smell along with other symptoms.
Triple antiviral drug combo shows promise for treating COVID-19
A two-week course of antiviral therapy that combines the power of three drugs has shown promise in treating hospitalised patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 in a carefully undertaken phase 2 clinical trial.
Researchers find antibody that blocks infection by coronavirus in cells
This research from Utrecht University, Erasmus Medical Center and Harbour BioMed (HBM) builds on the work they have done in the past on antibodies targeting the SARS-CoV that emerged in 2002/2003.
Texas A&M starts human trial of TB vaccine to fight COVID-19
Researchers at Texas A&M University in the US are asking hundreds of frontline medical workers to participate in a Phase 4 clinical trial of a widely used tuberculosis vaccine that could blunt the devastating effects of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine in 1 month? CSIR pins hope on Sepsivac
CSIR got the approval to test "Sepsivac" against Covid-19 in a Phase 2 clinical trial about 10 days ago. The trial is being conducted on 50 patients at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal,
Cancer patients may face high mortality from COVID-19: Study
An Indian-origin team of researchers in the US has claimed that people with cancer who develop coronavirus (COVID-19) are much more likely to die from the disease than those without cancer.
Mothers stress most about sanitising, kids' health: Survey
Moms are also increasingly watching videos related to art and craft projects for kids, new recipes for cooking and yoga, workouts and meditation videos to stay healthy amid the lockdown.
'COVID-19 virus has intelligence much stronger than other viruses'
according to an Indian researcher who recently created a molecule that has the potential to be developed into a drug that can cure Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in COVID-19 patients.
Less smokers among COVID-19 patients, finds review of 28 studies
The French study found that the rate of smokers was four times lower. In China, a study revealed that just 3.8 per cent of patients were smokers – compared to more than half of the population who regularly smoke cigarettes.
2 arthritis drugs show different results in Covid-19 trials
The trail of Roche Holding AG's Actemra by the Assistance Publique -- Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP) -- showed that seriously ill patients due to complications from Covid-19 might benefit from the drug.
Oxford scientists prepare to expand trials of potential COVID-19 vaccine
Even as researchers at Oxford University have begun testing their potential vaccine against COVID-19 on a small group of human volunteers, they hope to expand the tests soon after getting positive results from the initial trial.
India's food trends for a post-COVID-19 era
Based on a recent consumer survey by restaurant tech platform, Dineout, Indian diners are now ranking safety assurances and premier hygiene as top factors when it comes to choosing a restaurant to dine in.
Key nose cells identified as entry points for corona: Study
Researchers have discovered that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of the entry proteins that the COVID-19 coronavirus uses to get into our cells. The identification of these cells could help explain the high transmission rate of the virus.
New study to test if nicotine patch could keep COVID-19 at bay
Researchers in France aim to test if nicotine patch could help prevent COVID-19 after initial observations showed that an ingredient in tobacco, probably nicotine, could put smokers at a lower risk of getting the disease.