Neutralizing nanobodies effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Nanobodies have different mechanisms to neutralize viruses, and some target epitopes not accessible to monoclonal antibodies, making them an alternative for developing therapies for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Potent neutralizing nanobodies resist convergent circulating variants of SARS-CoV-2 by targeting novel and conserved epitopes. Image Credit: Huen Structure Bio / Shutterstock Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are one form of therapy being […]

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Somalia receives 300,000 doses of COVID vaccine

Somalia on Monday received its first shipment of 300,000 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, destined for frontline workers and those most at risk from COVID-19, the government said in a statement. The conflict-torn nation has seen coronavirus cases soar 77 percent over the past month, to 9,190, while deaths have more than doubled to a total of 367. “The arrival […]

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Quitting smoking may improve mental well-being

According to the results of a recent systematic review, quitting smoking may produce positive health effects in a matter of weeks. The review found that people who quit smoking had a greater reduction in anxiety, depression, and symptoms of stress than people who did not. If accurate, these findings could help motivate millions of people looking for more reasons to […]

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“I always struggled with exercise but having an online workout buddy helped me find motivation”

Welcome to Fighting Fit: Lockdown Lessons While WOFH (working out from home). We’re reflecting on how the pandemic has changed our physical and mental health as we approach the one-year anniversary of lockdown.  I’ve always struggled with exercise. As a teenager, I led a fairly active lifestyle where swimming lessons and dance classes were fun after-school activities. In university, sober […]

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Michelle Visage health: ‘My disease could be triggered by these invaders’ Star’s condition

Michelle Visage revealed her health struggle with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis [WHEN], telling her 1.3 million Instagram followers she had finally undergone another biopsy after 16 years. The star said: “I’m sharing this with you because we have to be our own health advocates. Those that know me and listen to the podcast, know my struggles with Hashimoto’s for the past 20 […]

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AstraZeneca vaccine: Will UK suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot fears?

Australia: Italy's AstraZeneca block 'disappointing' says MP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Coronavirus vaccines are the path back to normality, with […]

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