Daily Archives: May 5, 2020

Scientists suggest using stroke medications to treat COVID-19

A drug commonly used to treat stroke patients can also help treat coronavirus infection COVID-19, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis reported referring to the scientists from the University of Aberdeen. A research paper has been written by Dr Claire Whyte and Dr Nicola Mutch from the university’s Cardiovascular & Diabetes Center. An aerosol version of…

Noubar Afeyan’s company plans to release the 1st doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in July

Moderna Therapeutics, founded by renowned businessman Noubar Afeyan, and Lonza Group AG plan to accelerate the production of a potential vaccine against coronavirus. Moderna’s mRNA-1273 experimental vaccine is being tested in its early stages at the National Institutes of Health. The manufacturer plans to begin testing in the second stage in the second quarter. In…