Protection against COVID-19 strains that have not yet emerged — and more
For Monday, May 6, WGN’s Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including:
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Researchers develop vaccine against coronaviruses
New research may make it possible to protect against COVID-19 strains that have yet to emerge
University of Cambridge scientists have developed new vaccine technology that provides immunity against a broad range of coronaviruses, including some we don’t even know about.
They tested the shot at beating future disease outbreaks in mice.
It’s called proactive vaccinology, where scientists build a vaccine before the disease-causing pathogen is found circulating.
The vaccine trains the body to recognize various coronaviruses, including those currently found in bats but have not yet jumped to humans.
American Heart Association calls for better pregnancy screening
There is a push for better pregnancy screening to protect women and unborn children.
The American Heart Association is urging personalized care to improve pre-eclampsia detection.
The dangerously and potentially deadly pregnancy high blood pressure threatens both mom and baby.
More extensive screening in the first trimester may help doctors better predict who is at risk for developing the condition and who may benefit from preventative treatment.
AI helping researchers with drug development
Simulated chemistry to help advance drug development.
Scientists at UC San Diego created an algorithm to perform time-consuming chemical equations that will help identify and test candidate drugs.
The AI-generated tests work in a fraction of the time it takes in the lab.
So far, the technology has pinpointed 32 new drug candidates for cancer.
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