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COVID-19 tests rely on bacteria discovered in a natural pool in the 1960s - and it’s not the only slice of nature essential to medicine
The natural world is an important source of medicines. PCR tests for COVID-19 are only effective due to a bacteria discovered in the Yellowstone National Park.
COVID-19
What are variants of concern, and are COVID-19 vaccines effective against them?
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mutating constantly, and often these changes have little impact. The WHO is currently tracking four variants of concern.
COVID-19
Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine? 7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert
Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia, addresses parents' concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Biotechnology
Microfluidics: The next medical breakthrough you haven't heard of
Microfluids travel through channels thinner than a hair which can be made of glass, polymers, paper or gels and tiny valves can turn the flow on or off.
Global Health
The cells in our body have 'a license to die', protecting us from infectious diseases
When we contract infectious diseases such as the flu, our cells can die to stop pathogens in their tracks before they spread further through our body.
3D Printing
This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body. Here’s how
Previously, bones that needed replacing would firstly need to be built in a laboratory. New technology means that, soon, it will be possible to ‘print’ bone tissue inside the body.
Global Health
How nanodiamonds could help us treat diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's
Nanodiamonds can be used as an alternative to existing microscopic markers helping scientists research celluar diseases, like cancer.
COVID-19
Half of those surveyed are unaware of the link between climate change and diseases like COVID-19
Public concern about climate change has risen, but a study shows that widespread lack of knowledge exists regarding how rising temperatures impact the spread of disease.
COVID-19
This is what we know about the new COVID-19 variant, according to an expert
Lucy van Dorp, an expert in microbial genomics, answers key questions about the new COVID-19 variant, including how effective the vaccine will be against it.
COVID-19
Equal access to COVID-19 vaccines could be worth billions
By averting economic disaster and helping to end the pandemic, 10 major economies could be $466 billion better off by 2025, new data finds.
COVID-19
Asian Development Bank launches $9 billion COVID-19 vaccine facility
The Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX), will provide support for procurement and transporting of vaccines from place of purchase to ADB’s developing members.
COVID-19
COVID-19: 3 important questions about vaccines, answered by an expert
An immunologist has answered questions surrounding COVID-19, such as the safety of a second dose, being in a trial previously and coronavirus re-infection.
COVID-19
'We're ready': Schiphol airport gears up for chilled vaccine cargos
At Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, KLM workers are preparing to ship COVID-19 vaccines made in Europe around the world.
COVID-19
UNICEF will ship 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations in 2021
UNICEF will work with over 350 airlines and freight companies to deliver nearly 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries next year.
Precision Medicine
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine 90% effective, results show
AstraZeneca's vaccine for COVID-19 could be around 90% effective without any serious side effects. The vaccine can also be refrigerated, rather than frozen.