California biotech claims it’s discovere an antibody that can block ‘100%’ of coronavirus

‘There is a cure’: California biotech company claims it has discovered an antibody that can block ‘100%’ of coronavirus infections Sorrento Therapeutics of California is set to announce that it has discovered an antibody that can completely block coronavirus  Scientists with the company are calling it a ‘cure’ and say the antibody could be used … Read more

California biotech claims it’s discovere an antibody that can block ‘100%’ of coronavirus

‘There is a cure’: California biotech company claims it has discovered an antibody that can block ‘100%’ of coronavirus infections Sorrento Therapeutics of California is set to announce that it has discovered an antibody that can completely block coronavirus  Scientists with the company are calling it a ‘cure’ and say the antibody could be used … Read more

Kate Winslet in new behind-the-scenes Avatar sequel photos

20th Century Fox have released new behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the Avatar sequels.  The pictures, posted Friday to the official Avatar Twitter account, were taken earlier this year on set in New Zealand. Filming for the sequels is currently on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak, although visual production work is still continuing … Read more

NIH begins clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat coronavirus patients

NIH doses first coronavirus patient in trial of hydroxychloroquine and antibiotic combo touted by Trump in hopes the controversial drug will cut risks of hospitalization and death The NIH has begun a clinical trial testing anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and antibiotic azithromycin in coronavirus patients Patients will either be assigned the experimental treatment or a pair … Read more

Coronavirus US: Tablet vaccine is about to go into human trials

Millions of doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine could be in production by the end of the year, according to a San Francisco-based scientist who has been praised by Dr. Anthony Fauci for his work in the past. Immunologist Dr. Sean Tucker is currently trialing several different vaccine candidates at his California lab – some … Read more

‘Elvis worms’ found covered in iridescent scales that resemble the King of Rock’s sequined suits

Scientists discovered four specimens of deep-sea worms that have laid hidden more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of California. Dubbed ‘Elvis worms’, these creatures are named after the King of Rock’s sequined suits because their backs are lined with shiny, iridescent scales. The team discovered the new species using remotely operated … Read more

Coronavirus vaccine taken by tablet instead of injection is about to go into human trials

Millions of doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine could be in production by the end of the year, according to a San Francisco-based scientist who has been praised by Dr. Anthony Fauci for his work in the past. Immunologist Dr. Sean Tucker is currently trialing several different vaccine candidates at his California lab – some … Read more

Elon Musk lists five more California properties for a combined $102M

Elon Musk has listed five more California properties for a combined $97.5million nearly two weeks after he put two Bel Air homes on the market for $39.5million following a Twitter rant where he vowed to sell off his material possessions.  In a series of tweets on May 1, the Tesla founder, who according to Forbes is … Read more

Elon Musk lists five more California properties for a combined $102M

Elon Musk has listed five more California properties for a combined $97.5million nearly two weeks after he put two Bel Air homes on the market for $39.5million following a Twitter rant where he vowed to sell off his material possessions.  In a series of tweets on May 1, the Tesla founder, who according to Forbes is … Read more

Gilead looks for global partners to help make its experimental coronavirus drug remdesivir

Gilead Sciences Inc says it is planning to work with international partners to boost production of its experimental coronavirus drug remdesivir. On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization for the medication made by the California-based company.  Remdesivir, which was originally developed as an Ebola drug, is given to hospitalized … Read more