Antibody research reveals coronavirus could be more widespread than anticipated

As much as four percent of California’s population may have already been infected with coronavirus, results of antibody testing there suggest.  Scientists from Stanford University developed an antibody test for coronavirus, which detects when someone has already been infected and their body has produced immune cells that may offer protection against reinfection.  They found that … Read more

Antibody research reveals coronavirus could be more widespread than anticipated

As much as four percent of California’s population may have already been infected with coronavirus, results of antibody testing there suggest.  Scientists from Stanford University developed an antibody test for coronavirus, which detects when someone has already been infected and their body has produced immune cells that may offer protection against reinfection.  They found that … Read more

Facebook data could predict spread of disease outbreaks says new research on ‘social-connectedness’

Facebook data could help predict the spread of future diseases say researchers who found link between social connections and coronavirus hotspots A new study suggests Facebook data could predict pandemics in early stages The research uses a ‘Social-Connectedness Index’ to link disparate geographies Researchers found a link between COVID-19 hotspots on far-off regions The study suggests … Read more

Life after Sir Martin Sorrell sees WPP seek buyer for its £3bn market research firm Kantar 

STOCK MARKET WATCHLIST: Life after Sir Martin Sorrell sees WPP seek buyer for its £3bn market research firm Kantar By Edited By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:48 BST, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 10:13 BST, 15 April 2019 WPP’s post-Sorrell clear-out kicks off in earnest this week. The advertising giant … Read more

Terrified public are ‘very worried’ about coronavirus and do NOT want lockdown eased, research shows

Members of the public do not want the lockdown eased as they are ‘very, very worried’ about coronavirus government ministers are advised, as they prepare to make a decision over extending the lockdown next week.  Research carried out by both independent and government sources has determined that the public’s attitude towards the lockdown measures are positive. … Read more

Terrified public are ‘very worried’ about coronavirus and do NOT want lockdown eased, research shows

Members of the public do not want the lockdown eased as they are ‘very, very worried’ about coronavirus government ministers are advised, as they prepare to make a decision over extending the lockdown next week.  Research carried out by both independent and government sources has determined that the public’s attitude towards the lockdown measures are positive. … Read more

Vet’s urgent warning as scientists research coronavirus link to animals

A vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners as researchers look into the link between domestic animals and coronavirus.   Dr Anne Fawcett, from the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, said common sense should be used after two cats and two dogs tested positive for COVID-19. ‘Out of an abundance of caution, … Read more

Vet’s urgent warning as scientists research coronavirus link to animals

A vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners as researchers look into the link between domestic animals and coronavirus.   Dr Anne Fawcett, from the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, said common sense should be used after two cats and two dogs tested positive for COVID-19. ‘Out of an abundance of caution, … Read more

US government asks for all field research involving bats be suspended during COVID-19 pandemic

US government suspends all research involving bats out of concern that humans could pass coronavirus on and make the pandemic harder to contain US government officials have suspended all bat research during COVID-19 They fear humans could pass the virus to bats, making the pandemic harder to contain and eventually eliminate Bats are common carriers … Read more

Women over 50 can cut their risk of a stroke by taking up healthy habits, research suggests 

Women over 50 can cut their risk of a stroke by taking up healthy habits such as exercising and ditching junk food, research suggests Key habits to adopt are daily exercise, consuming less junk food and alcohol Diets should include eating more fish, nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables  The findings show that it is … Read more