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…
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World first discovery of spleen function could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases
World first discovery of spleen function could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases: Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for…
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)…
Growing flu viruses in specialised cells
A new study published in npj Vaccines has shown that growing influenza viruses in specialised cell lines, rather than chicken eggs, improves…
COVID-19 nasal spray heads to clinical trial
An at-home nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 will be put to the test by Melbourne biomedical researchers, as the University…
WHO: 10 key global health moments from 2021
WHO: 10 key global health moments from 2021: It has been a year of colossal efforts in global health. Countries…
New Covid test more than 99% accurate
A new test developed by scientists at the University of Aberdeen using AI-assisted technology has proven to be almost one hundred percent accurate…
‘Mistrust’ in Covid-19 vaccine uptake by ethnic minority groups
‘Mistrust’ among main factors influencing Covid-19 vaccine uptake in ethnic minority groups: The main factors that influence Covid vaccine uptake…
African kids medically disadvantaged due to COVID
African kids among those to miss medical appointments due to COVID: Patients seeking treatment for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, maternal and child…
WHO: Classification of Omicron Variant of Concern
WHO Statement -- Classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern The Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE)…
The ‘big three’ causes of mouth cancer
By knowing the causes of mouth cancer, we can take positive steps to reduce our own level of risk, says…
Nearly half a million lives saved by COVID-19 vaccination in less than a year
Nearly half a million lives saved by COVID-19 vaccination in less than a year: A new study by the WHO…