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Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. The study is based on a new analysis of metatranscriptomic data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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PRITELIVIR MESYLATE

New Drug Approvals

1428321-10-1 Pritelivir mesylate is an antiviral drug currently under development, specifically targeting herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2). Pritelivir (development codes AIC316 or BAY 57-1293 ) is a direct-acting antiviral drug in development for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections (HSV).

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Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance

Broad Institute

Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance By Allessandra DiCorato June 18, 2024 Breadcrumb Home Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance A low-cost CRISPR-based paper strip test distinguishes between influenza types and can be reprogrammed to recognize different viruses including the H5N1 bird flu virus.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2020

The Pharma Data

Most experts believe the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated in animals in China, probably bats, the Associated Press reported. Tracking down the animal in which the virus emerged will be key, so the group will take samples of further bat species and other animals that might harbor it, Leendertz added. © 2020 HealthDay. .

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Health Highlights, Nov. 20, 2020

The Pharma Data

The curfew will be implemented in the 41 of the state’s 58 counties with the largest increases in virus cases, and will affect 94% of California’s nearly 40 million residents. © 2020 HealthDay. Posted: November 2020. We are sounding the alarm,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. All rights reserved.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2020

The Pharma Data

Experts believe brain-related effects may be tied to the body’s immune response to the virus and possibly to vascular problems or surges of inflammation caused by the disease. WHO is working with scientists around the world to “better understand any and all changes to the virus” and their impact, he said.

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Health Highlights, Dec. 2, 2020

The Pharma Data

It’s not known if these infections were in people who caught the virus in other countries, or whether the infections led to wider community transmission, said the authors of the study that has been accepted for publication in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. © 2020 HealthDay. Posted: December 2020.

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