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COVID-19 not characterised by a cytokine storm

Inflammatory proteins known as cytokines play a crucial role in the immune response. If this response is too strong – a phenomenon known as “cytokine storm” – it can cause harm to the patient.

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The big question: "What are the chances of a COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas?"

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One-to-one: COVID response controvery

We hear from Professor Sunetra Gupta – the theoretical epidemiologist who believes in herd immunity and doesn’t believe in the lockdown.

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"Three times risk for frontline healthcare workers"

Frontline healthcare workers with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) have a three-fold increased risk of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, compared with the public.

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Screening to improve mAb-based drugs

By screening potential monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based drugs solely on a measure of their colloidal stability, scientists may be able to weed out mAbs that do not respond efficiently in solution early in the drug discovery process, according to a new study.

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Immune responses to COVID-19

Most newly discharged patients who recently recovered from COVID-19 produce virus-specific antibodies and T cells, suggests a new study.

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June: Science news in numbers

A breakdown of science news this month, in numbers.

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War on cancer: to screen or not to screen?

Steve Clarke on the history of screening tests and programme criteria, as applied to cancer screening, notably colorectal cancer.

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In search of a vaccine

We look at the frontline of vaccine development and how and when immunity to COVID-19 may be a possibility.

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"Childhood vaccines enhance cancer treatment"

Scientists claim new research shows that pre-immunisation, acquired through common childhood vaccines, can be used to enhance therapeutic cancer treatment.

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January news in numbers

A breakdown of science news this month, in numbers.

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