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New technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes

Date: May 22, 2020 Source 1: Hokkaido University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. If a suitable reagent is developed, this technology could be used to detect antibodies against […]

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Preventing ‘cytokine storm’ may ease severe COVID-19 symptoms

Date: May 21, 2020 Source 1: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A clinical trial in people with the new coronavirus is testing a drug that may halt an overactive immune response before it ramps up. For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes

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