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Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19 26 May 2020

Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19

People with a genetic mutation that increases the risk of dementia also have a greater chance of having severe COVID-19, researchers have revealed.

Novavax Begins Human Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine 26 May 2020

Novavax Begins Human Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine

A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.

COVID-19 Treatment with Chloroquine Causes Higher Death Rate 23 May 2020

COVID-19 Treatment with Chloroquine Causes Higher Death Rate

The anti-malarial drug, Chloroquine, promoted by US President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment has been linked to higher death rates.

Coronavirus Immunity Could Last Six Months 23 May 2020

Coronavirus Immunity Could Last Six Months

People may only be immune to coronaviruses for six months, a study said, raising questions over whether 'immunity passports' could be a route out of lockdown.

Bumblebees Trick Plants into Flowering Early by Biting Them 23 May 2020

Bumblebees Trick Plants into Flowering Early by Biting Them

Scientists have discovered that bumblebees can cause plants to flower as much as 30 days ahead of schedule by biting their leaves.

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Could Die from COVID-19 More Likely 20 May 2020

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Could Die from COVID-19 More Likely

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to die from the coronavirus – and being obese increases the risk even further, research has revealed.

Giant Asteroid Approaching Earth’s Orbit 18 May 2020

Giant Asteroid Approaching Earth’s Orbit

NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies is tracking a giant asteroid that will approach Earth's orbit on May 21.

Hamsters tests show masks reducing coronavirus spread 18 May 2020

Hamsters tests show masks reducing coronavirus spread

Tests on hamsters reveal the widespread use of face masks reduces transmission of the deadly coronavirus, a team of leading experts in Hong Kong said.

Mouthwash Could Protect against COVID-19 14 May 2020

Mouthwash Could Protect against COVID-19

Mouthwash has the potential to protect against COVID-19 infection by killing the coronavirus before it can infect human cells, according to a new report.

COVID-19 Can Have Severe Complications, Death for Children 13 May 2020

COVID-19 Can Have Severe Complications, Death for Children

Children, teens, and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought.