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AdvertisementRevolutionizing Medicine with Artificial Life
A recent breakthrough in the study of hybrid peptide-DNA nanostructures suggests that artificial organisms could soon be used in medicine. These organisms could potentially be
Painless Administration of Vaccines and Medications with Gas
A team of researchers at the University of Texas has developed a new method of administering vaccines and medications without the use of needles. The
1 Million Lives Saved by Covid-19 Vaccines in Europe
The Covid-19 vaccines have saved over a million lives in Europe, with many deaths prevented during the Omicron wave. According to the World Health Organization
Cause of heart inflammation post-COVID vaccine
New research from the University of Saarland has discovered the cause of a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2. In approximately one to
Heart Inflammation Risk Post-Covid Vaccine?
A recent meta-study conducted in Scandinavia has investigated whether mRNA vaccines for Covid-19 are associated with an increased risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. According to
Boosted individuals less contagious with Omicron
Boosters not only protect individuals from severe illness, but also reduce the risk of transmission during breakthrough infections, according to a study by researchers at
Mild and Short Side Effects of Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines
A recent study conducted in the United States has found that Covid-19 mRNA vaccines typically only cause mild and short-term side effects. The need for
Oral mRNA Vaccine Delivery
A small stomach capsule has been developed that could allow for the administration of mRNA vaccines without the need for injections. Scientists at the Massachusetts
Rising Covid-19 risk after 90 days post 2nd dose
A new study with 80,000 participants has found that the risk of Covid-19 infection increases significantly three months after receiving the second vaccine dose. Despite
90% Vaccination Rate for Herd Immunity
The effectiveness of all vaccines against the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is significantly lower, making a vaccination rate of 90 percent necessary to achieve herd