Proposing the structure of a new drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19

Full title: "Proposing the structure of a new drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19 by inhibition of the Receptor Binding Domain of the Spike (S) Protein on SARS-CoV-2" Authors: Aditi Das and Tanya Ghai, McMaster University Layperson Summary: This article endeavours to find a solution to the COVID 19 pandemic by proposing a structure … Continue reading Proposing the structure of a new drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19

A systematic review of Cynomolgus macaques, Rhesus macaques, and ferrets as large animal models for COVID-19

Author: Alexandra Witt, Queens University Layperson Summary COVID-19 is a disease that has quickly caused a global pandemic, and millions of scientists are currently working to create vaccines to fight it. In fact, they already have a few on the market, as you probably know! The process to create a vaccine is a long one. … Continue reading A systematic review of Cynomolgus macaques, Rhesus macaques, and ferrets as large animal models for COVID-19