U of M scientists discover cells that SARS-CoV-2 infects first, confirm effectiveness of remdesivir treatment
A new study shows the virus likes to infect the cells in our airways, and remdesivir effectively reduced viral replication in those cells. Author: Jennifer Hoff Updated: 6:08 PM CST February 15, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS Doctors at the University of Minnesota are announcing major discoveries about COVID-19 and their research focuses on treating the virus.
Doctors agree that vaccines are the best line of defense in a pandemic.
Part of the new study shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects two main cells in our airway and quickly. The ciliated cells and goblet cells are responsible for moving things out of your air space and the other cells produce mucus.
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While the World Health Organization (WHO) continues its mission to Wuhan investigating the origin and early transmission of SARS-CoV-2, a new study led by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, and Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, shows that SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses (SC2r-CoVs) are circulating in animals as far away as Thailand. The study, published in
Nature Communications today, reported that high levels of neutralising antibodies against the virus were present in both bats and pangolins found in the Southeast Asian country. The study further indicates that more SC2r-CoVs are likely to be discovered in the region. Southeast Asia with its large and diverse bat populations may be a more likely hotspot for such viruses.
Fitness watch: Ten thousand steps a day is great but even half the number will do the trick
The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer sold in 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. Jan 30, 2021 · 04:30 pm
When it comes to being fit and healthy, we’re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. This can be a frustrating target to achieve, especially when we’re busy with work and other commitments. Most of us know by now that 10,000 steps is recommended everywhere as a target to achieve – and yet where did this number actually come from?
Maryland becomes second state to report case of coronavirus variant that first emerged in South Africa Derek Hawkins, Miriam Berger, Meryl Kornfield
West Virginia announces all nursing home residents have been fully vaccinated
Replay Video UP NEXT The new, highly transmissible coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has emerged in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Saturday, marking the second state to report a confirmed case of the mutated virus. The Republican governor said a Maryland resident had been infected with the variant, known as B. 1351, the presence of which was confirmed by Maryland health officials and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.