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Interferon Plays Pivotal, Inflammatory Role in Severe COVID-19 Cases
Interferon Plays Pivotal, Inflammatory Role in Severe COVID-19 Cases
One of the hallmarks of SARS-CoV-2 infection is the broad-spectrum of disease severity. COVID-19 usually results in a mild disease course that resolves on its own. However, some patients develop ... www.genengnews.com
Antibody cocktail to prevent and treat COVID-19 enters late-stage trials | Live Science
Antibody cocktail to prevent and treat COVID-19 enters late- stage trials | Live Science
An antibody cocktail designed to prevent and treat COVID-19 is now entering late-stage clinical trials, according to reports. But convalescent plasma therapy has its limitations; plasma donations ... www.livescience.com
Age-related impairments reversed in animal model
Age-related impairments reversed in animal model -- ScienceDaily
Frailty and immune decline are two main features of old age. Researchers now demonstrate in an animal model that these two age- related impairments can be halted and even partially reversed using a ... www.sciencedaily.com
First studies from largest-ever human genome database released
First studies from largest-ever human genome database released - BBC Science Focus Magazine
The Genome Aggregation Database has collected 15,708 genomes and 125,748 exomes (the protein-coding part of the genome) to help shed light on how genetic mutations can lead to disease. Dr Daniel MacArthur, scientific lead of the gnomAD Project, explains how the project started, how they collect the ... www.sciencefocus.com
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