Common cold can give children immunity against COVID-19, study finds
During the pandemic medical doctors and researchers noticed that children and adolescents infected with COVID-19 became less ill than adults
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Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Gamechanging antibody destroys 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
- Mar 11
Scientists discover protein that stops COVID-19 infection
Scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9
New oral drugs can prevent resistant COVID-19 variants, study finds
Researchers have now discovered that a new class of oral drugs that acts directly on human cells can inhibit pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 27
Banana protein is antiviral 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza
The team envisions a nasal spray or drops to prevent or treat coronavirus and influenza infections in seasonal and pandemic situations.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 19
More than 1,000 Coronavirus studies reveal surprising results
Understanding why some people become asymptomatic while others lose their lives is essential both to control and cure the disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 12
Breakthrough antibody destroys 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
- Feb 10
Inhalable powder protects lungs against COVID-19, flu viruses
Researchers developed an inhalable powder that protects lungs and airways from viral invasion by reinforcing the body’s own mucosal layer.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 10
Scientists discover protein that blocks COVID-19 infection
Scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 30
Scientists discover the cause of smell loss from COVID-19
Findings provide insight into a vexing problem that has plagued millions who have not fully recovered their sense of smell after COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 27
Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we of course wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of corona.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12
Breakthrough protein acts as a multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria
In a CRISPR first, recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 29, 2022
Scientists discover the reason loss of smell occurs in long COVID-19
Important insight into a vexing problem that has plagued millions who have not fully recovered their sense of smell after COVID-19.
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 28, 2022
Keeping indoor humidity levels at a “sweet spot” may reduce spread of COVID-19
A study by MIT researchers finds that indoor relative humidity may also influence transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Current covid vaccines significantly improves cancer treatment
Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer are often treated with drugs that activate their immune system against the tumor.
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2022
Banana protein antiviral is a 'silver bullet' against coronavirus and influenza
When COVID-19 occurred, we wanted to study the therapy’s potential and discovered it was effective against every type of coronavirus.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 26, 2022
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, 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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