Ebola virus in survivors can trigger outbreaks years after infection
by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Ebola survivors can relapse and trigger outbreaks at least five years after infection,…
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Mind over matter: brain chip allows paralyzed man to write
by Sara HUSSEIN Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Paralyzed from the neck down, the man stares intently…
5 years ago
AstraZeneca vaccine effective against UK variant: Oxford University
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's Oxford University said on Friday its researchers behind the joint AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine…
5 years ago
Covid-19 vaccine ‘best science news’ of 2020
by Nina LARSON Agence France-Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Data indicating that a vaccine being developed against Covid-19 is highly…
6 years ago
Warmer seas keep hurricanes stronger for longer, study says
by Sara HUSSEIN Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Warmer seas caused by climate change are making hurricanes stronger for…
6 years ago
UK researchers aim to infect volunteers to study Covid exposure
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British researchers on Tuesday said they hope to expose healthy volunteers to the virus…
6 years ago
Coronavirus ‘can survive for 28 days on surfaces’: study
by Holly ROBERTSON Agence France-Presse BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) — The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can survive on items such as banknotes…
6 years ago
Avigan maker to seek virus treatment approval after trials
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The maker of anti-influenza drug Avigan said Wednesday it will apply for the medication to be…
6 years ago
WATCH: Pharma giants give their update on COVID-19 vaccine research
https://youtu.be/iBEMPBqDF0I A group of pharmaceutical companies give an update on their research to find a vaccine for the novel…
6 years ago
Study shows how masks with valves and face shields allow spread of virus
WASHINGTON D.C., United States (AFP) — People wearing plastic face shields or masks fitted with a valve can spray invisible…
6 years ago
Stem cell treatment offers new hope for diabetics
by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A new method to create insulin-producing pancreatic cells from stem cells and protect…
6 years ago
Russia dubs new coronavirus vaccine ‘Sputnik’ after Soviet satellite
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Moscow has dubbed its new coronavirus vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet satellite, the head of…
6 years ago
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