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Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say

14 Sep 15:16 43 articles

Venus: Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable planet, scientists say

Gas called phosphine which produces bacteria is found in harshly acidic clouds

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Astronomers found a gas in Venus' clouds that could signal alien life

Scientists discovered trace amounts of phosphine gas in clouds on Venus. On Earth, this gas is typically produced by microbes.

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Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments

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Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.

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Signs of alien life detected on Venus

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

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Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

WASHINGTON, Sept 14 — Scientists said today they have detected in the harshly acidic clouds of Venus a gas called phosphine that indicates microbes may inhabit Earth’s inhospitable neighbor, a tantalizing sign of potential life beyond Earth. The researchers did not discover actual life forms,...

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Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

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Hints of life on Venus: Scientists detect phosphine molecules in high cloud decks

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule—phosphine—in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is ...

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Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

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Scientists find gas linked to life in atmosphere of Venus

Phosphine, released by microbes in oxygen-starved environments, was present in quantities larger than expected

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Detection of phosphine in Venus’s clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

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Detection of phosphine in Venus's clouds ‘indicates potential for life'

Experts say the discovery is not robust evidence for microbial life, and it only suggests potentially unknown geological or chemical processes.

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Detection of phosphine in Venus’ clouds ‘indicates potential for life’

The gas has been detected in the atmosphere of Venus, suggesting the planet could host unknown photochemical or geochemical processes.

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Potential sign of alien life detected on inhospitable Venus

The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments. The international scientific team first spotted the phosphine using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope in Hawaii and confirmed it using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope in Chile.

14 Sep 17:04 The Indian Express 2885715105539469276.html
Astronomers discover possible signs of life in clouds above Venus

Microbes may be generating phosphine gas in planet’s upper atmosphere, researchers find

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Astronomers see possible hints of life in the clouds of Venus

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

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Gas in Venus clouds could indicate signs of life

The discovery of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus could possibly indicate signs of life on the planet, scientists have said.

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Signs of 'alien life' appear on Venus after breakthrough

As if 2020 wasn't bonkers enough...Scientists have discovered a rare molecule in the clouds of Venus, which suggests alien life could be afoot.

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Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers looking at the atmosphere in neighboring Venus see something that might just be a sign of life.

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Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Several outside experts — and the study authors themselves — agreed this is tantalizing but said it is far from the first proof of life on another planet.

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Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus’s clouds

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life, according to a study in Monday's journal Nature Astronomy.

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Possible signs of life detected in Venus' atmosphere

While most eyes are on Mars as the most likely place we might find life beyond Earth, perhaps we should be looking to our neighbor on the other side. High in the atmosphere of Venus, astronomers have made the startling discovery of a gas called phosphine – a strong contender for a sign of microbial life.

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Scientists find ‘life harbouring’ gas on Venus

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

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Astronomers find potential sign of life high in Venus's atmosphere

Two telescopes in Hawaii and Chile spotted in the thick Venutian clouds the chemical signature of phosphine, a noxious gas that on Earth is only associated with life

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Rare Molecule Found In The Clouds Of Venus May Have A Biological Source

Astronomers have detected phosphine within the upper atmosphere of Venus and known phenomena can’t explain its origin. This has left researchers with two v

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Astronomers detect signs of life in Venus's atmosphere

Astronomers believe phosphine detected on Venus was produced by living microorganisms.

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In Venus’ clouds, scientists find gas that suggests life, but say it’s hint, not evidence

The researchers behind the finding, from US, UK and Japan, claim to have detected the gas phosphine in Venus atmosphere. The study has been published in Nature Astronomy.

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Life on Venus? Astronomers see a signal in its clouds

Many scientists think planet once possessed an atmosphere where life could have flourished

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Astronomers may have found signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus

Astronomers in a paper published in the science journal Nature on Monday said they have identified the apparent presence of phosphine gas in Venus’ atmosphere. This is unusual because, per the paper, any phosphorus in this region should be in…

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Astronomers spot possible marker of life on 'inhospitable' Venus

Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial "aerial" life.

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Life on 'Morning Star'? Scientists Detect Traces of Substance on Venus Pointing to Potential Life

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cardiff University have discovered the presence of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus...

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Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

The unexpected atmospheric detection of phosphine, a smelly gas made by microbes on Earth, could spark a revolution in astrobiology

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Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests

There is something funky going on in the clouds of Venus. Telescopes have detected unusually high concentrations of the molecule phosphine -- a stinky, flammable chemical typically associated with feces, farts and rotting microbial activity -- in an atmospheric layer far above the planet's scorching...

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"Exciting Signs Of Possible Presence Of Life": Scientist On Venus Find

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas -- which on Earth is associated with living organisms -- scientists said on Monday, in fresh insight into conditions on our nearest planetary neighbour.

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Signs of alien life detected on Venus Microbes unlike any life on Earth could be thriving high in the clouds of Venus, according to a new discovery by astronomers.

Microbes unlike any life on Earth could be thriving high in the clouds of Venus, according to a new discovery by astronomers.

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Hints of life on Venus

An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule - phosphine - in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially, or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

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Possible marker of life spotted on venus

An international team of astronomers today announced the discovery of a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

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Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds. The detection of phosphine molecules, which consist of hydrogen and phosphorus, could point to this extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life, according to the research published in the journal in Nature Astronomy.

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Possible marker of life spotted on venus

Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments. Astronomers have speculated for decades that high clouds on Venus could offer a home for microbes -- floating free of the scorching surface but needing to tolerate very high acidity. The detection of phosphine could point to such extra-terrestrial 'aerial' life.

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Is There Life On Venus? Extra-Terrestrial ‘Aerial’ Organisms May Exist In Its Clouds, Say Scientists

Phosphine molecules—a possible marker of life—have been detected in the Venusian high clouds. Could this be a sign of life?

14 Sep 00:00 Forbes 6028587532140451528.html
Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

Astronomers have found a potential sign of life high in the atmosphere of neighboring Venus: hints there may be bizarre microbes living in the sulfuric acid-laden clouds of the hothouse planet.

14 Sep 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442398499509.html
Astronomers see possible hints of life in Venus's clouds

As astronomers plan for searches for life on planets outside our solar system, a major method is to look for chemical signatures that can only be made by biological processes, called biosignatures.

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Breaking: Researchers Discover Signs of Life on Venus

Researchers have discovered significant sources of phosphine,  colorless and odorless gas, in the atmosphere of Venus — a possible sign of life.

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New antibody drug added to Oxford University trial of Covid-19 treatments

14 Sep 17:54 12 articles

New antibody drug added to Oxford University trial of Covid-19 treatments

Regeneron’s experimental drug REGN-COV2 to be added to UK’s Recovery trial

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RECOVERY trial to test REGN-COV2, first specifically designed antibody cocktail for Covid

The RECOVERY trial, the world's largest trial, is currently looking for therapeutic options against Covid.

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UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

As part of the government-backed Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY (RECOVERY) Trials, monoclonal antibodies, or potent laboratory-made antibodies, will be given to about 2,000 patients in the coming weeks to see if they are effective against coronavirus.

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Antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world’s largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron’s experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalized with the disease. The UK RECOVERY trial, which has been testing a range of potential COVID-19 treatments since it began in April, will compare the effects of adding

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UK trials new antibody cocktail treatment for COVID-19

The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

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Oxford University scientists to carry out first major trial of a tailor-made Covid-19 'antibody cocktail' on hospitalised patients to see if it treats the disease

Hospitals in Britain will trial a therapy created by US-based company Regeneron, which has designed treatment based on immune system antibodies taken from actual Covid-19 survivors.

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Regeneron's antibody drug added to UK Recovery trial of COVID treatments

LONDON: The world's largest randomised trial of potential medicines for COVID-19 is to add Regeneron's experimental antiviral antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the drugs it is testing in patients hospitalised with the disease.

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Regeneron’s antibody drug is the first specifically-designed COVID-19 treatment added to leading U.K. trial

U.S. biotech company Regeneron’s experimental drug is being added to one of the world’s leading coronavirus treatment trials.

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Regeneron antibody cocktail to be trialled in UK as Covid cases spike

As Covid-19 cases increase in the UK, researchers will begin evaluating an antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron, in a trial of potential treatments.

14 Sep 13:19 BizNews 8387156886084436.html
International trial of blood thinners for COVID-19 treatment begins

These trials, known as ACTIV-4 Antithrombotics, are part of the three planned adaptive trials in this area of clinical research, included in the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) initiative. They are expected to yield new data on the safety and efficacy of these drugs in the treatment of active and convalescent COVID-19 treatment.

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COVID-19 Phase 3 Trial To Evaluate REGN-COV2 Antibody Cocktail in UK

RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY), one of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials of potential COVID-19 treatments, will evaluate Regeneron’s investigational anti-viral antibody cocktail known as REGN-COV2. The Phase 3 open-label trial in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 will compare the effects of adding REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own.

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Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in coronavirus patients

14 Sep 12:42 4 articles

Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in coronavirus patients

Eli Lilly said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib shortened the time taken to recover from Covid-19 in hospitalized patients when taken in combination with Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral remdesivir.

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Eli Lilly says its arthritis drug helps accelerate recovery in COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir

Lilly said its drug, baricitinib, branded as Olumiant, in combination with remdesivir cut the median recovery time by about a day, compared to patients treated with remdesivir alone

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Eli Lilly's rheumatoid arthritis drug helps recovery in COVID-19 patients

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday its rheumatoid arthritis drug shortened the time to recovery in hospitalized COVID-19 patients when used along with Gilead Sciences Inc's remdesivir.

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Eli Lilly: Baricitinib, Remdesivir reduce COVID-19 hospitalization

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Incyte said Monday Baricitinib in combination with Remdesivir met the primary endpoint of reduction of time to recovery in comparison with just Remdesivir in a COVID-19 treatment trial.

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There Won’t Be Enough COVID-19 Vaccines Till 2024, Warns Serum Institute’s CEO

14 Sep 15:42 7 articles

There Won’t Be Enough COVID-19 Vaccines Till 2024, Warns Serum Institute’s CEO

Even if a coronavirus vaccine is developed successfully by early next year, there won’t be enough to administer all global citizens till the end of 2024, Serum Institute of India’s (SII) Adar Poonawalla has warned. According to an estimate made by the CEO of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, the world will need around 15 […]

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Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla warns of shortage of coronavirus vaccine for all until 2024

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla says it would take at least four to five years to immunise the world against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Not enough Covid-19 vaccines for everybody till 2024 end: Adar Poonawala

Poonawalla estimates that the world will need 15 billion doses of the vaccine if it is taken in two steps

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Not enough Covid-19 vaccine for all until 2024, says biggest producer

Pharmaceutical companies not increasing capacity quickly enough, Serum Institute CEO says

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There won’t be enough Covid-19 vaccines till 2024, world needs 15 bn doses: Adar Poonawalla

Comments by Serum Institute's CEO come a day after Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that while there has been no date fixed on the availability of a potential Covid-19 vaccine, chances are it may be ready by the first quarter of 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine update: Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla warns of shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine for all till 2024

The CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) Adar Poonawalla has warned of shortage of the COVID-19 vaccine for all till 2024.

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Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Be Available to Everyone Before End of 2024, says Serum Institute Chief

NEW DELHI: As the world is grappling with the pandemic and is eagerly waiting for the official announcement of a vaccine for COVID-19, the chief executive of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturing firm Mr. Adar Poonawalla has said that there isn't

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Minister inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

14 Sep 14:06 3 articles

Minister inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

In a bid to find a home-grown solution for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu on Monday inaugurated the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds. Onu stated that COVID-19 remains a threat to the health and well-being of Nigerians […]

14 Sep 14:06 The Guardian 7580308504264584079.html
FG inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

Okechukwu Nnodim, AbujaThe Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 Herbal Remedies and Natural Compounds as it strives to find an indigenous cure for the c...

14 Sep 16:37 Punch Newspapers 3524240995736332307.html
FG inaugurates committee on COVID-19 herbal cure

The Federal government on Monday inaugurated a Ministerial Committee on Covid-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds in a bid to find...

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Full-face readings can optimize fever screening with infrared thermographs

14 Sep 18:38 2 articles

Full-face readings can optimize fever screening with infrared thermographs

Thermography has been a hot topic this year, due to the need for quicker diagnostics to detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Noncontact infrared thermometers (NCITs) are currently a primary tool ...

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Cool eyes on fever screening: Optimizing infrared thermography

A report published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics provides insights for optimizing infrared thermograph-based fever screening. Thermography using infrared thermographs (IRTs), enables increased options for temperature estimation with greater accuracy. Although the use of thermography as a stand-alone detection method for COVID-19 is unlikely to prevent spread, emerging evidence and international consensus suggest that it is indeed possible to use IRTs effectively for detecting elevated body temperatures.

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Chubbier legs linked to lower blood pressure: study

14 Sep 18:04 1 article

Chubbier legs linked to lower blood pressure: study

New research has found that having more fat tissue in the legs makes people less likely to have high blood pressure. This sets leg fat apart from fat in other places on the human body.

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VXRT Stock: Vaxart Shoots Higher on Human Trial Approval

14 Sep 17:50 1 article

VXRT Stock: Vaxart Shoots Higher on Human Trial Approval

Vaxart just announced it will begin enrolling participants in human trials of its coronavirus vaccine. VXRT stock is popping in response.

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Dog-like robot could remotely measure vital signs of COVID-19 patients

14 Sep 18:17 1 article

Dog-like robot could remotely measure vital signs of COVID-19 patients

A new type of dog-like robot could gather vital information from COVID-19 patients remotely, helping to keep down human exposure to the virus.

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30% recovered COVID-19 patients have no antibodies: govt. survey

14 Sep 18:20 1 article

30% recovered COVID-19 patients have no antibodies: govt. survey

‘No need to panic as memory cells will trigger immune response in most cases’

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