Oxford Covid vaccine works in all ages, trials suggest
Vaccine being trialled by Oxford University and AstraZeneca offers hope for all age groups
Category: Science
New research from Japan suggests that a rare brain-destroying disease caused by rogue prion proteins may be becoming more common—likely due to an aging population. Read More
They appear to be a fourth pair of large salivary glands, tucked into the space where the nasal cavity meets the throat. Read More
They successfully test the focal plane on the world's largest digital camera, which will eventually help explore the cosmos. Read More
It’s been 17 years since the coronavirus SARS-CoV threatened to erupt into a global pandemic. Thanks to rapid efforts to contain outbreaks of the infection, the world’s population was spared the… Read More
How gum disease can influence heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s
A compelling new study is claiming to have uncovered the missing link explaining how gum disease is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s. The research…
A range of common household items – including mouthwash, nasal rinses, and even diluted baby shampoo – have been found to inactivate a form of human coronavirus in new research,… Read More
Certain COVID-19 vaccine candidates could increase susceptibility to HIV, warns a group of researchers who in 2007 learned that an experimental HIV vaccine had raised in some… Read More
Dr. Mark Kortepeter, a physician and biodefense expert who has been involved in combating multiple epidemics, discusses five reasons why wearing masks will continue to be an… Read More
Finally, there’s a better way to find approximate solutions to the notorious optimization problem, often used to test the limits of efficient computation. Read More