covid 19
Key Antibody Targets Of SARS-CoV-2 Identified
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that focusing on antibodies against ORF3b and ORF8 could lead to a rapid antibody test that is both highly sensitive and specific.
Fighting COVID-19 With Bioinformatics (VIDEO)
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, bioinformaticians like Dr. Sebastian Maurer-Stroh are helping us make sense of SARS-CoV-2’s continuing evolution.
New Tech For The ‘New Normal’ Workplace
Technological innovations to maintain physical distance and facilitate contactless communication will help equip workplaces transition to a new normal.
Scientists Confirm World’s First Case Of COVID-19 Reinfection
The fact that people who have recovered from COVID-19 can become reinfected suggests that immunity against SARS-CoV-2 may not be long-lasting.
High Blood Sugar Linked To Increased Risk Of COVID-19 Death
A new study in China links abnormally high blood sugar with a higher risk of death in COVID-19 patients not previously diagnosed with diabetes.
How Gene Shuffling And Selection Led To SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2 might have emerged through the shuffling and evolutionary selection of viral genes across different species, scientists say.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Maoi Arroyo
Biologist by training and entrepreneur by spirit, Maoi Arroyo aspires to build a strong biotechnology ecosystem in the Philippines.
Diagnosing COVID-19 In An Hour
Researchers in Singapore have developed a point-of-care diagnostic system for COVID-19 that is portable, easy to use and produces results in about an hour.
Make Cloth Masks With At Least Two Layers: Study
Which mask works best? A study filmed people coughing and sneezing to find out.
