Date: May 4, 2020 Source 1: Utrecht University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers report that they have identified a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cultured cells. The discovery is an initial step towards developing a fully human antibody to treat or prevent the respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by […]
Infection researchers identify starting points for vaccine development and therapy Date: May 4, 2020 Source 1: Deutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A viral spike protein mediates entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells and harbors an unusual activation sequence. This sequence is cleaved by the cellular enzyme furin and the cleavage is
Date: May 1, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Diego Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide. It could enable hospitals to make their own supply of the disinfectant on demand and at lower cost. A team of researchers has
