Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2: University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response…
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COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions…
Cats & Covid
Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research. The study, published…
Further illnesses still expected from SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2: Only neutralising antibodies allow conclusions to be drawn about protection against new infections: Mutations of virus and illnesses caused by…
Finger-prick blood test identifies immunity to COVID-19
A finger-prick blood test can identify people most at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19. The simple test, developed by a…
SARS-CoV-2 variants able to enter cells of wider range of species than original virus
In a paper published in The Journal of General Virology , researchers at The Pirbright Institute have confirmed that SARS-CoV-2…
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2. A…
T cells a key defence against Omicron
T cells a key defence against Omicron: Research from the University of Melbourne and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)…
TrioMed Active technology deactivates 99.9%+ of COVID-19 in 5 minutes
i3 BioMedical Inc. achieves the fastest and most efficient "killing speed" of SARS-CoV-2. TrioMed sets the unequalled standard of superiority…
Long COVID in kids
Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more studies were required to…
SARS-CoV-2 not found in DNA sequencing
SARS-CoV-2 not found in DNA sequencing: University of Queensland researchers are refuting claims that COVID-19 can enter a person’s DNA.…
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Liquid chalk highly effective in killing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses: Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used…