Researchers in China have identified a new virus in pigs.The G4 virus has the hallmarks of a "pandemic virus" wrote the researchers.Experts say there is no imminent risk of a new pandemic.A new flu virus found in Chinese pigs has become more infectious to humans and needs to be watched closely in case it becomes…
The painless patch dissolves after delivering timed-release treatment.Share on PinterestPictured is the bioresorbable skin patch engineered by the Purdue University research team.Image credit: Purdue University/Chi Hwan Lee.According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), roughly 100,350 new cases of melanoma will have been diagnosed in the U.S. by the end of 2020. Melanoma accounts for more…
By Sarah Kreuger, WRAL Durham reporterDurham, N.C. — According to experts, a vaccine for coronavirus could be available to the American Public by 2021. However, Dr. Anthony Fauci cautions the public that the timeline is fluid. "Although you can never guarantee at all the safety and efficacy of a vaccine until you actually test it…
A pair of US researchers are calling for a clinical trial to test their proposal that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine may help mitigate some of the most serious effects of COVID-19. In an article published Friday by the journal mBio, Paul Fidel and Mairi Noverr, of Louisiana State University and Tulane University…
Cows with genes from the human immune system make antibodies that may help people fight the coronavirus. Walter Portz/SAB Biotherapeutics hide caption toggle caption Walter Portz/SAB Biotherapeutics Cows with genes from the human immune system make antibodies that may help people fight the coronavirus. Walter Portz/SAB Biotherapeutics It turns out, cows may play an important…
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3 min read DRY MOUTH, A condition where the salivary glands does not produce enough saliva to keep your mouth lubricated, can worsen as you get older. But here’s the kicker: dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. While older adults may experience that uncomfortable dryness (especially at night), it’s likely because of
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