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 […]
NIAID-sponsored Phase 1 trial tested mRNA vaccine Date: July 14, 2020 Source 1: NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to
Date: July 10, 2020 Source 1: Virginia Tech Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: While a direct correlation between BCG vaccinations and a reduction in coronavirus mortalities still needs to be understood more fully, researchers hold hope that the BCG vaccine might be able to provide at least short-term protections against severe COVID-19, particularly for front-line medical
