MIT scientists design more powerful RNA vaccines at lower doses
RNA vaccines have been hailed as the cornerstone in our fight against Covid-19 due to their efficacy in reducing disease severity.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 10
Gamechanging antibody neutralizes all known variants of SARS-CoV-2
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been developing methods to circumvent the antibodies we produce.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26
Banana protein: The 'silver bullet' in combating COVID-19 and influenza
The ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases means the need for effective and accessible treatments remains paramount.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 31
Scent dogs can detect COVID-19 faster and more accurately than current tests
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged scientists to develop innovative solutions for swift and efficient disease detection.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 27
Banana protein effective in combating all COVID-19 and influenza variants
In 2020, a paper was published that described the creation of a possible therapy that could be used to fight all known strains of the flu.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 12
Gamechanging antibody destroys all known COVID variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 11
Breakthrough air monitor can detect COVID-19 virus variants in about 5 minutes
The monitor uses a biosensor made with nanobodies that is integrated into an air sampler that operates based on the wet cyclone technology,
JJ Shavit
- Jul 7
Researchers develop the first universal coronavirus antibody test
This innovation paves the way for accelerated research into how the virus spreads and evolves among different species.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27
Banana protein can effectively fight every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 20
Breakthrough new imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain
Engineer’s MRI invention reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how COVID-19 can change the human brain.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14
People who maintain ‘immune resilience’ live longer, resist infections
The capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress — called “immune resilience” — differs widely
JJ Shavit
- Jun 12
Newly discovered antibody neutralizes all known variants of SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 11
Powerful AI boosts COVID-19 vaccine antibody response by 12,800%
Research has designed a transformative AI algorithm, LinearDesign, which can swiftly produce highly stable COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sequences
JJ Shavit
- May 27
Banana protein found effective in fighting every type of COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy's potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus
JJ Shavit
- May 26
Groundbreaking nasal spray protects against all SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers have developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all variants of SARS-CoV-2
JJ Shavit
- May 12
Breakthrough antibody kills all known variants of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have been on a quest to identify a universally neutralizing antibody capable of combating any potential viral variant.
JJ Shavit
- May 11
New breathalyzer for disease can sniff out COVID, cancer and lung disease in real-time
Researchers have developed a laser-based breathalyzer powered by artificial intelligence that can detect COVID-19 in real-time
JJ Shavit
- Apr 27
Protein found in bananas could be the key to beating COVID-19 and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred researchers wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26
Breakthrough nasal spray protects against all SARS-CoV-2 variants
Researchers developed a molecule that, when administered nasally, effectively prevents the disease caused by all known variants of covid.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 12
Gamechanging 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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