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Innovations To Tackle Coronavirus

Innovations To Tackle Coronavirus

Introduction

The coronavirus is a new and deadly virus that has killed more than 17-28.2 million people all over the world. 

In this post, we will explore what scientists are doing to treat and prevent future outbreaks of this deadly virus.

A new vaccine against the coronavirus.

A new vaccine against the coronavirus is in development. The vaccine works by stimulating your immune system to fight off infection, like any other vaccine would do. It’s made from killed virus and given by injection, which means it is safe and effective. It’s also very inexpensive compared with other vaccines since it uses killed virus as its source material rather than whole cells or DNA fragments (as in traditional vaccines).

A gene-editing technique to 'knock out' coronavirus-infected cells.

Gene editing is a way to remove or add genes. It can be used to treat diseases like cancer, HIV and AIDS and it’s being tested in a number of viruses including the coronavirus.

The method involves making changes to DNA, which are then passed on to daughter cells by natural selection over many generations (if you don't know what I mean by that, ask me). The gene-editing technique known as CRISPR/Cas9 has been used for decades now but has only recently become easier thanks to improvements in technology — like this new technique that allows scientists

to target specific cells without damaging other parts of the body using RNA molecules instead of proteins - called siRNA

An antiviral drug called oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu) can help treat flu symptoms if taken soon after infection begins.

Oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu) is an antiviral drug that can be used to treat flu symptoms if taken soon after infection begins. It works by blocking the action of a protein found in the virus that causes flu symptoms and helps the body build immunity against future infections.

The drug should be taken within 48 hours after your illness starts, either with or without food. You may take it up to 5 times per day at evenly spaced intervals, as long as you don't have any other medical conditions that might interfere with its effectiveness or side effects. If you've already been prescribed oseltamivir, don't stop taking it unless otherwise directed by your doctor; doing so could cause serious health problems like seizures or kidney failure!

In addition to preventing further spread of the virus while treating symptoms themselves (such as fever), there are some things you can do before taking this medicine: drink plenty fluids so that dehydration doesn't occur; eat foods which contain potassium such as bananas & oranges; stay away from alcohol since this can worsen dehydration caused by vomiting/diarrhea etc...

An experimental drug called TKM-Ebola-24 targets Ebola and all known viruses in the same way.

An experimental drug called TKM-Ebola-24 targets Ebola and all known viruses in the same way. The treatment has been tested on monkeys, but it's not yet clear how effective it will be against humans.

TKM-Ebola-24 works by inhibiting a protein called CD46, which is involved in virus entry into cells. This prevents infected cells from multiplying and spreading through your body, making it useful for treating both acute infections (like Ebola) as well as chronic ones like hepatitis C or HIV.

Scientists are working on new ways to treat and prevent future outbreaks of this deadly virus

Scientists are working on new ways to treat and prevent future outbreaks of this deadly virus.

Innovations that could help include vaccination and antiviral drugs, both of which are in development but not yet available for use by people who have been infected with coronaviruses.

Conclusion

There have been many advances in the development of new treatments for coronavirus, but scientists are still working on these vaccines and drugs. We will continue to monitor the progress of these projects as we learn more about this devastating virus. 

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