Research shows vaccine patch is 11x more effective in combating Covid variants in mice than standard needle delivery
Afraid of needles? It’s your lucky day. Research published in the journal Vaccine shows that a vaccine patch is 11 times more effective in combating Covid-19 variants in mice than a standard needle delivery. Experts say this could be a game-changer when approved for human use, since constant mutations of the virus are rendering contemporary Covid vaccines less and less effective.
Research published in Science confirms Wuhan seafood market as ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic
According to research in the journal Science, a seafood market in Wuhan, China has been confirmed as ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists took samples from various vendors at the market and found that the first transmission likely occurred in late November of 2019. The virus then spread widely throughout the city, setting off a chain reaction. Researchers are advocating for a better testing system for live animals that are sold in markets.
Are antibiotics doing more harm than good?
New research shows how children exposed to antibiotics have a higher likelihood of developing asthma and allergies. The study, published in Mucosal Immunology, conducted an experiment on mice which reveals that the risk is connected to the rapid decrease in gut bacteria. While antibiotics wipe out the bad bacteria, they often take the good ones too—leaving our immune system in shambles.
Scientists are using nanobodies to treat neurocognitive dieseases
And finally… research published in the journal Nature Communications reveals how scientists are using mini antibodies, known as nanobodies, to treat neurocognitive diseases. Antibodies are proteins that help us fight against illnesses within our bodies. However, their large size makes it difficult for them to penetrate the exterior cells of the brain. By creating smaller versions, scientists can successfully deploy these nanobodies in an effort to untangle deformed proteins that drive the progression of illnesses such as Parkinson’s diseases.
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