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Drugmakers tout COVID-19 vaccines to refurbish their public image

Johnson & Johnson researchers working on a vaccine against the coronavirus are "just like the heroes in the hospitals" fighting to save patients, J&J CEO Alex Gorsky said on the "Today" show a few weeks ago.

18 May 2020

New biodegradable antiviral filters developed for protective masks

The CSIC's associated unit in Polymer Technology in Castellón will study the biodegradation levels of the materials developed.

18 May 2020

Oxford University vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia in rhesus macaques

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, many scientists, institutions, and pharmaceutical companies are working hard to develop an effective vaccine.

18 May 2020

Tobacco companies exploit UK’s menthol cigarette ban

Menthol cigarettes will be removed from shelves in the UK this Wednesday (20 May 2020), yet new research has found that tobacco companies failed to use the four-year phasing-in period (from 2016) to prepare for this week's ban.

18 May 2020

IDT opens new manufacturing facility to expand capacity of COVID-19 products

Integrated DNA Technologies, a leading comprehensive genomics solutions provider, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility located in the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 18 May 2020

Protective Film Solutions donates over 5,500 protective visors to key workers

Suppliers of protective glass window films, Protective Film Solutions, has donated more than 5,500 pieces of personal protective equipment to hospitals, care homes and other medical facilities across the country, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

18 May 2020

New model reveals the vulnerabilities of beef supply chain

An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding -- a realistic concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 May 2020

Chasing the elusive dream of a COVID cure

Although scientists and stock markets have celebrated the approval for emergency use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19, a cure for the disease that has killed nearly 260,000 people remains a long way off — and might never arrive.

15 May 2020

Masks made from simple fabric offer limited protection, say experts

Ensuring the protection of people's health and lives, especially in respirators and personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by health care personnel, has been one of the essential premises since the Artefactos community began to design and manufacture adaptations with which to face Covid-19.

14 May 2020

Despite pandemic, trauma centers see no end to ‘the visible virus of violence’

But many weren't there because of the coronavirus. They were there because they'd been shot.

14 May 2020

Ori Biotech and CellGenix to collaborate in order to promote innovation within closed-system cell and gene therapy manufacturing

Ori Biotech Ltd announced a partnership to achieve closed-system preparation and the addition of CellGenix media and growth factors within CGT manufacturing.

14 May 2020

Researchers develop the most sensitive bioelectronic ammonia gas sensors

Writing in the journal NanoResearch, a team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst reports this week that they have developed bioelectronic ammonia gas sensors that are among the most sensitive ever made.

14 May 2020

Scientists to focus on personal and planetary health problems at inaugural Systems Chemistry Symposium

Nearly 1,000 international scientists from over 40 countries and six continents will gather for three days in cyberspace beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, for the inaugural Systems Chemistry Symposium, where they will explore molecular principles of living systems as models for discoveries designed to address human and planetary health challenges.

14 May 2020

Biomechanics Institute establishes mask measurements for children aged 3 to 12

The Biomechanics Institute (IBV), benchmark technological centre for the health, well-being and quality of life of people, is taking part in a work group coordinated by the Spanish Standardisation Body (UNE) to establish the minimum requirements that the hygienic masks must meet regarding the materials used for their manufacturing, creation, marking and use.

14 May 2020

U of A researchers and Tonix Pharmaceuticals join forces to develop, test COVID-19 vaccine

University of Alberta researchers launched a joint effort with U.S.-based Tonix Pharmaceuticals to develop and test a vaccine against COVID-19.

13 May 2020

WPI receives NSF Grant to study how coronavirus pandemic impacts student learning

Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers with expertise in fields ranging from psychology to architectural engineering will use a $199,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how the novel coronavirus global pandemic is affecting stress in college students and their ability to learn in remote settings.

13 May 2020

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Drugmakers tout COVID-19 vaccines to refurbish their public image

New biodegradable antiviral filters developed for protective masks

Oxford University vaccine prevents SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia in rhesus macaques

Tobacco companies exploit UK’s menthol cigarette ban

IDT opens new manufacturing facility to expand capacity of COVID-19 products

Protective Film Solutions donates over 5,500 protective visors to key workers

New model reveals the vulnerabilities of beef supply chain

Chasing the elusive dream of a COVID cure

Masks made from simple fabric offer limited protection, say experts

Despite pandemic, trauma centers see no end to ‘the visible virus of violence’

Ori Biotech and CellGenix to collaborate in order to promote innovation within closed-system cell and gene therapy manufacturing

Researchers develop the most sensitive bioelectronic ammonia gas sensors

Scientists to focus on personal and planetary health problems at inaugural Systems Chemistry Symposium

Biomechanics Institute establishes mask measurements for children aged 3 to 12

U of A researchers and Tonix Pharmaceuticals join forces to develop, test COVID-19 vaccine

WPI receives NSF Grant to study how coronavirus pandemic impacts student learning

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Study explores whether senicapoc drug can mitigate lung damage in COVID-19 patients

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USP launches new program to accelerate the development of effective COVID-19 treatments

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