Stabilized dry antibodies could serve as the next great leap in treating diseases ranging from Covid-19 to cancer. — Monoclonal antibody therapies were one of the great medical achievements in the 20th century. As antibody manufacturing technologies became available, researchers were given the power to create an antibody capable of binding nearly any target in the body. This revolutionized the way the diseases such as cancer are treated. However…

New study finds that previously held notions of metabolism and weight gain in adults may be incorrect — Weight gain in adults seems inevitable. As people near the age of 40, it seems more and more difficult to keep off the pounds. There has been a long held belief that human’s metabolism slows down throughout adulthood, making it increasingly difficult to maintain a lean physique. …

Will circulating variants of Covid-19 “boost” immunity in vaccinated populations? — As the first group of people to receive Covid-19 vaccines reach the 6 month mark, the natural question in many people’s minds is: how long will this vaccine protect us against the virus? While research shows lasting and powerful protection, there is still concern that that immunity will fade with…

You are misunderstanding the word "replace" in that definition. Some viruses have RNA instead of DNA as their genome. The defintion does not mean that RNA can switch out your DNA. RNA comes in many shapes and forms. mRNA is phsically incapable of altering DNA. There are other forms of…

Proven vaccine technologies reveal a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccination — As vaccines begin to roll out across the United States, a third contender has risen through the ranks as a viable candidate for Covid-19 protection. The Johnson & Johnson AD26.COV2.S vaccine offers strong protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in only a single shot. With the vaccine inching closer to public…

People have started receiving doses of the BNT162b2 vaccine in the U.K. This article details the ingredients included in the vaccine. — On December 8 a U.K. woman named Margaret Keenan became the first person to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. At age 90, Keenan marked the beginning of what will be a broad global effort to vaccinate people against Covid-19. As doses make their way to the United States, this article details…

A closer look at the ingredient list for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine reveals a simple product safe for human use. — Recent reports found that Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine is over 94% effective against Covid-19 infection. This news is a bright spot in what has been a dark and challenging year. Now that the vaccine is set to be rolled out, let’s take a look at the ingredient list. The Basics Moderna’s mRNA-1273 is…

Clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine for children are only just beginning. Most kids will not be vaccinated until later in 2021 — As encouraging news emerges about a possible vaccine against Covid-19, the natural question becomes “When will I get mine?” There is still no definite date that vaccines will be widely available, but one demographic can bet on not being immunized during the initial rollout of Covid-19 vaccines — kids.

New press release data reveals a broadly effective vaccine that could be approved by the end of the year — As people return to work after a holiday weekend, another bright spot in the race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine has emerged. …