Shortages of essential medicines in healthcare in low- and middle-income countries
Access to medicines is a basic human right. Yet nearly two billion people experience shortages or lack of essential medicines and medical supplies. This means
The Case for Eliminating COVID-19 Transmission
With the conversation about COVID-19 shifting to herd immunity and mass vaccination, it’s still helpful to reflect on how some countries handled the pandemic. COVID-19
Long Haul COVID-19, an Overview of Current Research
As many have contracted covid-19 and fully recovered, another concerning question is if covid-19 will cause long-term damage? This question remains unclear due to the
Organs affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease, it affects a multitude of other organs. Beyond common cold symptoms, it can impact the heart, gastrointestinal system
Moderna and Pfizer mRNA Vaccine, from What’s in it to Side Effects
What does an mRNA vaccine contain?The active ingredient is mRNA which is contained in liposomes (fat vesicles). The genetic material (mRNA) will transcribe part of
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes and Gene Drives: Engineering our Future
Mosquito-borne diseases affect almost 700 million people each year. These diseases can be deadly, especially in places where access to medicine or healthcare is limited.
Does the BCG Vaccine Protect Against COVID-19?
The year 2020 started with the buzz of a new disease in town, now known to everybody as COVID-19. Give or take, the year has
Why is it difficult to develop a malaria vaccine?
Research into the development of a malaria vaccine has been in the works for decades, but why have we still not developed a viable vaccine?
Genetically Modified Viruses as Vaccines for SARS-CoV-2
One traditional vaccine strategy is to use weakened viruses to induce a protective immune response. A more recent approach is a viral vector platform whereby
Convalescent Plasma and Passive Antibody Therapy
No vaccine has yet been created for COVID-19, but one treatment has been gaining more and more attention in the fight against this disease: passive
