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Joshua Shavit
- 5 days ago
COVID blocking antiviral compounds discovered within native plants in South Korea
Two saponins were identified to be highly effective in blocking the ability of SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron to enter the cells.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 18
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 15
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9
Trojan Horse virus eliminates cancerous tumors from the inside out
A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9
Covid vaccine significantly improves effectiveness of cancer treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 3
Gun violence across America: Unexpected trends revealed by statistical analysis
Only a handful of U.S. states showed a surge in gun violence incidents in mid-2020 during civil unrest at the start of COVID-19 lockdowns
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19
Groundbreaking UV light can kill bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 13
Breakthrough antibody kills 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.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 25
Durable coating kills COVID virus, other germs and lasts for months
Polyurethane locks in the antimicrobial power of tea tree and cinnamon oils. The new technology could make public spaces safer within a year
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 13
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 11
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6
Mobile phone app accurately detects COVID-19 infection in people’s voices
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to detect COVID-19 infection in people’s voices by means of a mobile phone app.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 14
Effective oxygen treatment is now available for millions suffering from long-term COVID-19 symptoms
Researchers from Tel Aviv University exposed patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms to intensive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 12
New smartphone clip-on can detect Zika virus in blood samples
Researchers have developed an instrument that can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in a single droplet of blood.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 11
Community support critical for individual health and weight loss
Weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed — even during a pandemic — with the help and support of a person's community.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 31
4th Covid-19 Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death by 72% Amongst Elderly
New study by Tel Aviv University found that the fourth COVID-19 vaccine is effective in protecting the elderly from the Omicron variant.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 23
Novel COVID-19 vaccine could be effective against new and emerging variants
A COVID-19 vaccine, that would, in theory, remain effective against new and emerging variants, could be taken as a pill.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 21
Skins swabs can test for Covid-19, research finds
Skin swabs are "surprisingly effective" at identifying Covid-19 infection, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 22
Where do COVID-19 variants come from?
New study finds that immunocompromised patients tend to develop chronic coronavirus infections, leading to highly mutated variants.