Vaccine passports linked to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in UK and Israel
A new study from Imperial College London has found a link between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and a perceived lack of free will over vaccine passports.
New vaccine study to investigate durability of COVID-19 immunity
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding will support new research into the durability of COVID-19 immunity after vaccination and natural infection.
Third mRNA COVID vaccine dose could benefit immunocompromised dialysis patients
People who attend hospital for their dialysis treatment (haemodialysis) could benefit from an early third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 sampling study finds no trace of virus at major rail stations
A study sampling the environment at four major railway stations in England has found no traces of the virus which causes COVID-19.
Blood clots in severe COVID cases may be related to abnormal antibody response
Inflammation and blood clotting seen in severe cases of COVID-19 may be caused by antibodies activating unnecessary platelet activity in the lungs.
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Long COVID: Unpicking the lasting impact of COVID-19
Poorly defined and understood, the far-reaching impact of long COVID is emerging as the next battleground of the COVID-19 pandemic.
First major study of new HIV therapy opens to recruitment
The RIO clinical trial will test whether a new type of therapy can keep HIV under control without daily antiretroviral treatment (ART) tablets.
Life sciences startup moves to dedicated Incubator lab to focus on COVID-19
Having pivoted their technology to treat hyperinflammation in COVID-19, the MediSieve team has moved into their own space at the White City Incubator.
Coloured compounds may help coronavirus evade antibodies
Pigments in the body which give bruises their green and yellow hues may help coronaviruses hide from the immune system.
Low-cost, disease-detecting biosensors show global health promise
Researchers have developed low-cost, biodegradable biosensors for global health applications in resource-limited settings.
