July 2020

Research

Droplet biosensing method opens the door for faster identification of COVID-19

Date: July 21, 2020 Source 1: Virginia Tech Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have developed an ultrasensitive biosensing method that could dramatically shorten the amount of time required to verify the presence of the COVID-19 virus in a sample. Mechanical engineering associate professor Jiangtao Cheng and electrical and computer engineering assistant professor Wei Zhou have […]

Research

COVID-19 replicating RNA vaccine has robust response in nonhuman primates

Date: July 20, 2020 Source 1: University of Washington Health Sciences/UW Medicine Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A replicating RNA vaccine, formulated with a lipid-based nanoparticle emulsion, produces antibodies against the COVID-19 coronavirus in mice and primates with a single immunization. These antibodies potently neutralize the virus in young and old animals. The antibody levels induced

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