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A study published on May 8 in Science Advances by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggested that gene therapy may be helpful for building strength and significant muscle mass quickly in the body.
A smartphone diagnostic test for COVID-19 being developed by a University of Utah researcher holds the potential for quick, accurate testing without the need for individuals to go to a healthcare facility. A prototype may be ready within two to three months.
A study published by researchers from The Mount Sinai Hospital/Mount Sinai School of Medicine on May 6 revealed that blood thinners may slow down clotting in patients with COVID-19, ultimately improving their chances of survival.
While it may be quicker than developing a vaccine, finding the right drugs to treat the disease will still be tricky.
Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
Vaccitech Ltd and the University of Oxford announce an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for the further development, large-scale manufacture and potential distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate currently being trialled by the University.
These “backpacks” keep key immune cells in a tumor-killing state for up to five days after they approach a tumor.
Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford have partnered on the global development and distribution of Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine it is developing.
With emergency approval, the Oxford University researchers believe they could have a few million doses of the vaccine available by September if it is proven effective.
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