research

Leaked Grant Proposal Details High-Risk Coronavirus Research
The proposal, rejected by U.S. military research agency DARPA, describes the insertion of human-specific cleavage sites into SARS-related bat coronaviruses. ...[Read more]
1
Like
Save
There is an antibody treatment that stops every COVID-19 variant – and possibly all future variants
As Fierce Pharma notes, sotrovimab had fairly spectacular results in Phase 2 and Phase 3 testing that showed 85% efficacy at preventing COVID-19 from becoming more severe. This level seemed unchanged against all variants, including against delta. And ther ...[Read more]
1
Like
Save
Further evidence supports controversial claim that SARS-CoV-2 genes can integrate with human DNA
A team of prominent scientists has doubled down on its controversial hypothesis that genetic bits of the pandemic coronavirus can integrate into our chromosomes and stick around long after the infection is over. If they are right—skeptics have argued th ...[Read more]
1
Like
Save
CDC Employee Who Once Researched Ebola and Zika Falls Off Radar
His wallet was found in his house. His mobile phone was also there, with calls coming in but not going out. Even his pooch was home waiting for him to turn up. But he never did. ...[Read more]
0
Like
Save
Human Mini-Brains Growing Inside Rat Bodies Are Starting to Integrate
Medical ethicists are concerned about recent developments in this field involving the growth of these tiny brains in other animals. Two teams of scientists plan to present previously unpublished research on the unexpected interaction between human min ...[Read more]
0
Like
Save
Cancer-causing ingredient found in toothpaste and chewing gum
A dangerous ingredient that may trigger the development of cancer has been found in toothpaste and certain food products, a recent study, published in Scientific Reports said. It goes about food coloring known as E171 (titanium dioxide). The substance is ...[Read more]
0
Like
Save