Hyderabad firm develops next-gen XBB1.5 Covid vax, awaits trial nod

The move comes at a time when Omicron and its sub-variants have remained the dominant strains in circulation for close to two years now. Most of the vaccines available and administered in......

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a 'trap' for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially......

Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron: Study

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides less immunity against Omicron than from other coronavirus variants, according to a lab study that suggests a booster may still provide good protection. The......

REVEALED: Why COVID-19 affects men more than women

Evidence from a large study of several thousand patients shows that men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in their blood than women. Since ACE2 enables coronavirus to......