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[RESEARCH] Scientists may have found COVID-19’s Achilles’ heel

Posted by Su Linon 5th April 20205th April 2020in COVID-19, Media Release, ResearchLeave a comment

Researchers may have found a specific area of the coronavirus that can be targeted with therapies and drugs. This finding is also likely to help in the development of COVID-19 vaccine.

[RESEARCH] Malayan Pangolins a possible host for coronavirus?

Posted by Su Linon 1st April 20205th April 2020in ResearchLeave a comment

A research done by scientists in China and Australia found coronavirus in endangered mammal, the Malayan pangolin which is highly similar to the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.

[RESEARCH] Can pregnant mothers pass COVID-19 to their babies?

Posted by Su Linon 27th March 20203rd April 2020in COVID-19, ResearchLeave a comment

Very little is known about the relationship between pregnancy and COVID-19. However the main concern is can a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can transfer the virus to her baby?