What Is Going On With the AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine?
A whole list of countries -- including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Latvia -- have suspended dosing of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients. The company and international regulators say.....»»
RSV vaccine for older adults is 84% effective, Moderna says
It's another positive sign for mRNA vaccines and the fight against RSV. Enlarge (credit: DeFodi Images ) Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus) was effective at preventing.....»»
RNA lipid nanoparticle engineering stops liver fibrosis in its tracks, reverses damage
Since the success of the COVID-19 vaccine, RNA therapies have been the object of increasing interest in the biotech world. These therapies work with your body to target the genetic root of diseases and infections, a promising alternative treatment me.....»»
Bullying, power and control: Why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to respond
From vaccine uptake to violent extremism, conspiracy beliefs are linked to distrust in major institutions or powerful figures......»»
Climate goals achievable at affordable cost: Study
Climate change could be constrained by implementation of policies to ensure fossil fuel producers pay for carbon clear-up, or capture, according to new Oxford-led research, published today in Environmental Research Letters......»»
Moderna CEO: 400% price hike on COVID vaccine “consistent with the value”
Lawmakers have already called Pfizer's similar plan "pure and deadly greed." Enlarge / Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel during a Bloomberg Television interview on the closing day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on M.....»»
US acceptance of COVID vaccines rises, now like other Western democracies
Despite the controversy, the US's vaccine acceptance looks very European. Enlarge (credit: Luis Alvarez) COVID vaccines remain the safest way to reduce the chance that SARS-CoV-2 can put you in the hospital and are a cri.....»»
EV creates opportunities for innovation
On the EV Summit held in Oxford, UK this month, industry leaders including head of Polestar UK, CEO of Ford UK, director of Autotrader UK, and head from BP, etc., have shown firm support for decarbonization and broader EV adoption......»»
COVID is here to stay, but global emergency could end next year, WHO chief says
Vaccine inequity, long COVID, and weak variant surveillance loom as big challenges. Enlarge / WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus looks on during a press conference at the World Health Organization's headquarters in G.....»»
Fragmented charging solution sector creates choice paralysis for EV drivers
At one of the panel talks at the EV Summit held on Dec 12 in Oxford, UK, Anthony Eskinazi, founder and CEO of parking app Justpark, addressed the proliferation of parking and charging apps as EV adoption increases. He pointed out that EV drivers woul.....»»
Polestar 0 Project to build "climate neutral" EV by 2030
At the EV Summit held on Dec 12 in Oxford, UK, Jonathan Goodman, head of Polestar UK, said electrification of car was "just the start" and the carmaker has committed to becoming "climate neutral" as a company by 2040......»»
Amid pathetic uptake, FDA green lights confusing COVID vaccine update for kids
Some kids can get boosters, some can get an updated series, some get nothing. Enlarge / Reisa Lancaster RN, left, administers the Covid-19 vaccine to 14 month old Ada Hedge, center, being comforted by mom Sarah Close and dad Chin.....»»
Successful completion of Lassa fever vaccine trial
The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has successfully completed a project to develop a transmissible vaccine for use in the rats that spread Lassa fever and to reduce its threat to humans......»»
Pfizer seeks FDA greenlight for bivalent COVID dose in kids under 5 years
Bivalent vaccine wouldn't be a booster, but part of an updated primary series. Enlarge / Vials of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. (credit: SOPA images) With respiratory illnesses ravaging children around the US, vaccine par.....»»
Musk’s Twitter abandons COVID misinfo policy, shirking “huge responsibility”
"In cases like this pandemic, good information is life-saving." Enlarge / Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presents a vaccine production device during a meeting September 2, 2020, in Berlin, Germany. Musk met with vaccine-maker Cur.....»»
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral.....»»
Oxford scientists crack case of why ketchup splatters from near-empty bottle
Squeezing more slowly and doubling diameter of the nozzle can help prevent splatter Enlarge / Getting those few last dollops of ketchup out of the bottle can lead to unexpected splattering. (credit: Getty Images) Ketchup.....»»
Thousands of Tasmanian devils are dying from cancer—but a new vaccine approach could help us save them
Tasmanian devils are tough little creatures with a ferocious reputation. Tragically, each year thousands of Tasmanian devils suffer and die from contagious cancers—devil facial tumors......»»
Right-wing doctor group led by anti-vaccine insurrectionist implodes in scandal
Simone Gold used charity funds to buy $3.6M house, group leaders claim. Enlarge / Simone Gold speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Wes.....»»
US Rhodes scholars chosen to begin Oxford studies in 2023
A new group of Rhodes scholars from the U.S. has been chosen for the prestigious academic program in a selection process that was conducted online for the third consecutive year......»»
Pre-pandemic conspiratorial mindset predicted hesitance to accept COVID-19 vaccine
Scholars have found that acceptance of COVID-19-related conspiracy theories is associated with hesitance to take a COVID-19 vaccine. But data gathered during the pandemic about belief in COVID-specific conspiracy theories cannot determine whether wha.....»»