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[ad_1] THE CHEKING PROCESS – A scientific study establishes that the owners of a dog have a probability of 78% of contracting Covid-19. Although pets can be infected, however, they would not participate in the spread of the virus among the population. Dogs – stock.adobe.com THE QUESTION. Bats, pangolins, snakes, …

[ad_1] Ten JCU scientists have been named to an elite group of “highly cited” researchers as part of a worldwide survey on the impact of academic work, twice the number of recognized JCU scientists in last year’s ranking. Citations are recorded when a scientist’s work is referenced by another scientist …

[ad_1] After the announcements of the Pfizer & BioNTech and Moderna laboratories, announcing vaccines that are over 90% effective against Covid-19, the whole world has its sights set on these products that could reduce the runaway spread of the virus without however “end the pandemic“, Warned the WHO on November …

[ad_1] The announcement of the efficacy of the vaccine developed by the American biotechnology company Moderna, estimated at 94.5%, sparked a wave of hope: the world is preparing for vaccination. In Europe, new restrictions are adopted to deal with the second wave; in France the curves show encouraging signs. The …

[ad_1] DECRIPTURE – A protein “hidden” in the spicules of the virus would open a second cellular portal of entry. Explanations. On Friday, two independent teams of researchers published their findings in the journal Science. 330293007 / Fabian – stock.adobe.com The Covid-19 virus has a secret weapon hidden in its …

[ad_1] New epidemic diseases have an evolutionary advantage if they are of “intermediate” severity, the research shows. Scientists tested the theory that pathogens (pathogenic organisms) that inflict intermediate levels of damage on their host have the most evolutionary success. The study, led by the University of Exeter, Arizona State University …

[ad_1] DECRIPTURE – An American study was able to quantify the risks of contagion linked to the places and commercial activities frequented. Through Vincent Bordenave and infographic service Fitness centers are among the riskiest places. 259170883 / Yakov – stock.adobe.com What are the most effective measures to control the Covid …

[ad_1] According to new research involving the University of Plymouth, animal groups consider multiple factors before deciding whether to fight rivals. Before one-on-one fights, animals are known to make decisions based on factors including the size and strength of the opponent, the outcome of recent fights, and the importance of …

[ad_1] Mongooses rarely leave the group they were born into, so members are usually genetically related. The new study, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals how females bypass the problem of inbreeding. The research team, led by the University of Cambridge and the …

[ad_1] The UN agency for the fight against AIDS welcomed on Monday 9 November the results of an antiretroviral, cabotegravir, which injected every two months helps protect women from the AIDS virus. “A study shows that injections are 89% more effective in preventing HIV than pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills taken …