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Scientists have known for several months the new coronavirus can become suspended in microdroplets expelled by patients when they speak and breathe, but until now there was no proof that these tiny particles are infectious.  © STR Hospital employees in Wuhan, China seal an airvent to prevent possible airborne transmission of the new coronavirus A…

Scientists are edging closer to developing blood tests that could detect early stage cancer, before patients show any symptoms of the disease.One such test, called PanSeer, can potentially spot five types of cancers up to four years earlier than current diagnostic methods, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.The test works…

If the government is not transparent, the public could stop participating in measures to prevent the spreading of the virus, one scientist says.At least one member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee says advisories prepared for the government should remain confidential.There are doubts whether the advisories are ever "taken forward" for discussion in higher government structures.Health…

Scientists identify six different 'types' of Covid-19 each based on 'cluster of symptoms' which will help monitor those must vulnerable to catching itData suggests coronavirus comes in several forms, each with symptom clustersKing's College London's Symptom Study app findings could help the vulnerableContinuous cough, fever and loss of smell are the three main Covid-19 symptomsBy…

By Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trials are being conducted, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 16 July Scientists suggest young, healthy people could test coronavirus vaccine candidates A group of scientists are calling for young,…