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Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2023
Silver-bullet antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2022
Silver-bullet antibody destroys all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, newer variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been evolving ways to evade the antibodies our bodies make.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2022
Should you get another booster? And if so, which vaccine should be used?
Researchers studied antibody-mediated neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 variants following a fourth vaccination with different vaccine boosters.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 18, 2022
New nasal vaccine strategy revolutionizes COVID-19 protection
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019 and the subsequent global COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial morbidity and mortality.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2022
To prevent the next pandemic -- restore wildlife habitats, study finds
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2022
Handheld diagnostic tool offers fast point-of-care solution for future pandemics
Researchers have developed a technology that could significantly increase the speed and volume of disease testing, while reducing the costs.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2022
Silver-bullet antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022
Groundbreaking new compound destroys the MRSA superbug
A compound that both inhibits the MRSA superbug and renders it more vulnerable to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 28, 2022
Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against all known coronaviruses and influenza
Paper details the efficacy of H84T-BanLec against all known human-infecting coronaviruses, including MERS, the original SARS, and SARS-CoV-2
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2022
Anti-cancer drug also functions as COVID-19 antiviral therapy
Johns Hopkins Medicine study suggests small molecule inhibitor RK-33 can block multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from replicating.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2022
New antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 11, 2022
New antiviral therapy may block COVID-19 transmission
By the time you test positive for COVID-19, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has already taken up residence in your respiratory system.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2020
14-Year-Old Wins $25,000 for Developing Antiviral Drug That May Combat COVID-19
A Texas teenager was awarded tens of thousands of dollars for developing a potential cure for COVID-19.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2020
Oxford scientists develop 5-minute COVID-19 antigen test
The university said it hoped to start product development of the testing device in early 2021 and have an approved device available
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