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: April 30, 2020 Source 1: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A new study has found that Irish patients admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19 infection are experiencing abnormal blood clotting that contributes to death in some patients. A study led by clinician scientists at RCSI University of Medicine
Date: April 29, 2020 Source 1: Colorado State University Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have created a modeling tool that could help cities understand the full functionality and recovery of a healthcare system in the wake of a natural disaster. The model has wider implications for use in pandemics. When a natural disaster like an
