Phase 1 trial shows promise for completion of stalled eradication effort; offers lessons for COVID-19 vaccine development Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Francisco Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results for the first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years, which they have designed to […]
Study finds specific cells in the lungs, nasal passages, and intestines that are more susceptible to infection Date: April 22, 2020 Source 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Researchers have identified specific types of cells that appear to be the targets of the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers
Date: April 17, 2020 Source 1: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Using magnetic nanoparticles, scientists stimulate the adrenal gland in rodents to control release of hormones linked to stress. Abnormal levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol are linked to a variety of mental health disorders, including depression and posttraumatic
