TECHNOLOGY
The Drugs Machines Create
The idea of having computers design new therapies has slowly been gaining
ground. In the COVID-19 crisis, it may have found its moment. by Stephen Ornes
To pharmacologists, the world is a constant interplay of tiny, complex shapes. The modern task of making a successful drug is, at its most fundamental level, a hunt for one specific shape that can travel through the body and lock on to another specific shape one molecular end link of a chain of microscopic events that end in illness. It is finding a piece in a biological jigsaw puzzle.
Countries around the world have restricted travel from the U.K. in response to the new variant of COVID-19. On Tuesday, federal health officials said they had not yet detected the variant in an analysis of samples already gathered in Canada.
As of Tuesday, the Public Health Agency of Canada had analyzed over 25,000 samples of the virus, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said.
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Canadian health officials said Tuesday the new variant of the coronavirus has not yet been identified in Canada and international travel is not a main spreader of COVID-19, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for more testing of people coming in from other countries.1:52
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Emerging evidence suggests B.1.1.7 is probably around 70% more infectious than other variants.
There s growing speculation that kids are more susceptible to infection with the variant, but we don t know for sure.
The UK s biggest teaching union has requested schools remain closed for two weeks from January 4.
Here s everything we know so far.
A variant of coronavirus called B.1.1.7 is causing major disruption, precipitating new lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Experts are beginning to suggest that children are more susceptible to B.1.1.7. and the UK s biggest teaching union has asked for schools to remain closed for two weeks from January 4.
The evidence, for now, remains inconclusive, and scientists continue to investigate. Here s what we know so far.
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Covid-19 Vaccines: What’s Coming and When?
Covid-19 Vaccines: What’s Coming and When?
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Regulations for vaccine development and rollout vary world-wide.
Many vaccines that show promise in early testing fail during the final round.
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As countries and companies race to produce a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine, here’s a guide to the front-runners
Some 200 Covid-19 vaccines are in development around the world, according to the World Health Organization, each one promising to protect people from the deadly coronavirus and allow them to go back to work and school.
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