Understanding How Infectious Diseases Spread
NewsPhysicists have used a new model to demonstrate how infection rates decrease through the implementation of social distancing. These models often serve as a basis for political decisions and underline the justification for any measures taken.
Read moreInterim Analysis Suggests SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Has 90% Efficacy Rate
NewsPharmaceutical company Pfizer and biotechnology company BioNTech have announced the first interim efficacy data from a large-scale trial evaluating BNT162b2, a vaccine candidate developed against SARS-CoV-2. Their press release indicates a vaccine efficacy rate of ~90% seven days after a second dose of the vaccine is administered, however the data is yet to be published.
Read moreMethod Identifies Llama Nanobodies With "Ultra-High" SARS-CoV-2 Neutralization Potency
NewsIn Science, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine describe a new method to extract tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas, which could be fashioned into inhalable therapeutics with the potential to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Creating Drugs To Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Entry and Replication Simultaneously
NewsA research team has reported that compounds simultaneously targeting Mpro and cathepsin L could improve the treatment of COVID-19 infection.
Read moreStay Up-to-Date With COVID-19 Drug Development
ArticleWhilst the world waits for an effective COVID-19 vaccine to be developed, researchers are working tirelessly to design new drugs and repurpose existing drugs against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Read moreThe Coronavirus Pandemic
ArticleOn December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe Culture of Cell Culturing: Be Careful Not To Contaminate!
ArticleResearchers must consider a number of factors for in vitro experiments. Selecting the most appropriate cell line or primary culture for the project at hand is only the first step. Researchers must then be vigilant to prevent contaminating the culture, from the initial moments it is plated and all throughout consecutive passages.
Read moreCoronaviruses and Vaccine Design – A Conversation With Jason Kindrachuk
ArticleJason Kindrachuk is an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba, Canada. Much of his research is directed towards the circulation, transmission and pathogenesis of emerging viruses that pose significant threats to human and animal health. Technology Networks recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kindrachuk to learn more about his work with coronaviruses and the development of a vaccine candidate against the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.
Read moreNew Frontiers in Pharmacokinetics
ArticleIn this article, we look at two factors that may impact the pharmacokinetics of drugs; our gender, and the microbes we share our body with.
Read moreStay Up-to-Date With COVID-19 Vaccine Development
ArticleTechnology Networks is committed to keeping you updated with the latest research in this space. In this article, you'll find a curation of our latest COVID-19 vaccine-related content.
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