Tag Archives: Pandemic

Supporters stop testing the vaccine produced in China in Brazil

[ad_1] SAO PAULO – v class = “polopoly_embed” data-attribute = “embed_code”> The Brazilian health regulator has halted clinical trials of the potential coronavirus CoronaVac vaccine, citing a “serious adverse event”. Opponents of President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday they fear the decision – published Monday evening on Anvisa’s website – is …

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Identification of antibody-resistant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein mutations

[ad_1] Using a number of different monoclonal antibodies, the researchers determined several mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that leads to resistance. Understanding these resistant mutations is important for the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, infects host cells …

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Using sewage epidemiology to monitor SARS-CoV-2 in Houston

[ad_1] With cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) skyrocketing around the world, understanding the full extent of the pandemic is of paramount importance. However, it is an ongoing challenge for public health officials. Currently, diagnostic testing capacity may be insufficient, and in some hospitals, reporting of COVID-19 patients is delayed for …

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