Human Cell Atlas study could help understand transmission of the virus Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Two specific nose cell types have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19 coronavirus. Scientists discovered that goblet and ciliated cells in the nose have high levels of […]
Remdesivir already in human trials in search for treatment of deadly disease Date: April 13, 2020 Source 1: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Scientists have shown that the drug remdesivir is highly effective in stopping the replication mechanism of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The finding follows closely
Despite limited evidence, they could have a substantial impact on transmission with a relatively small impact on social and economic life Date: April 9, 2020 Source 1: BMJ Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: It’s time to encourage people to wear face masks as a precautionary measure on the grounds that we have little to lose and
