All articles by Anthony King – Page 6
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NewsExplainer: How do the Covid vaccines measure up against each other and omicron?
Looking at how the evidence stacks up for vaccines against variants and how their performance holds up over time
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ResearchEngineered antibody that snags sperm could be an effective non-hormonal contraceptive
Approach could offer new method of contraception for women
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BusinessCovid-19 antivirals surge forward
Promising results from Pfizer trial, while UK approves Merck & Co’s molnupiravir
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ResearchJet fuel from sunlight and air could decarbonise the aviation industry
Larger versions of rooftop refinery could satisfy global demand for kerosene – if the sector commits to technological changes
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BusinessBees face a barrage of chemical and environmental burdens
Better understanding of the combined effects of multiple stress factors could help reduce pollinator decline
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NewsFirst malaria vaccine approved as hopes raised for new, better ones
Mosquirix prevents just 30% of severe malaria cases in young children prompting a guarded welcome
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BusinessNew antiviral impresses against Covid-19
Merck & Co and Ridgeback’s molnupiravir reduces risk of hospitalisation and death, and may work against other coronaviruses
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ResearchBees’ static buzz triggers release of floral fragrance
Discovery reveals new nuances in pollination
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NewsIvermectin debacle exposes flaws in meta-analysis methodology
Health researchers warn that taking studies at face value is a luxury that they can no longer afford
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ResearchGiant molecular cage protects plastic-eating enzyme
Caged protein withstands temperatures much hotter than its usual melting point and becomes 1000 times more resistant to solvents
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BusinessUS grants Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine full approval
WHO calls for delay to booster programmes to allow more global distribution
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ResearchHow a single ingredient creates silky smooth chocolate without tempering
Natural phospholipids trigger cocoa butter crystallisation into glossy, tasty, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate
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BusinessThe multi-pronged search for Covid-19 treatments
Drugs that block infection or reduce inflammation will complement vaccine protection
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BusinessDeveloping countries sidelined in Covid-19 vaccine scramble
Lack of funds and local manufacturing capacity has prevented Covax from competing with wealthier nations’ self-interest
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NewsEurope raises the bar for carcinogens in artificial turf pitches
Permissible limits for certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to fall 50-fold in 2022
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BusinessRegeneron’s Covid-19 antibodies help those who can’t make their own
Regn-Cov2 reduces deaths and shortens hospitalisation for these patients, even when given at late stages of infection
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BusinessAlzheimer’s antibody gets surprise US approval
Good news for industry and future drug approvals, but physicians doubt it will be effective for most patients
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ResearchProtein impurities found in AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine stir debate
Compounds might cause side effects but are unlikely to be behind extremely rare blood-clotting events
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NewsHints that century-old TB vaccine offers an immune boost against Covid-19
Small study is part of global effort examining whether the BCG jab could help in the next pandemic
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BusinessWhy manufacturing Covid vaccines at scale is hard
Exploring the pinch points vaccine makers face as they ramp up production