The vaccine being developed by the North American Pfizer and the German BioNTech proved to be more than 90% effective in preventing covid-19 infections in phase 3 clinical trials, which is still ongoing, the pharmaceutical company announced. “Protection in patients was achieved seven days after the second of two doses and 28 days after the … Read more
Two genetic mutations responsible for the low production, and consequent deficiency, of a protein called Alpha 1 antitrypsin (AAT or A1AT), which has a protective action on the lungs and liver in inflammatory processes, may be associated with an increased risk of severe disease and mortality from covid-19. The warning comes from a group of … Read more
Johnson & Johnson announced that the covid-19 vaccine it is manufacturing produces a strong immune response in just one dose. Called Ad26.COV2.S, the vaccine was also well tolerated when administered in two doses, shows the trial that is in an intermediate phase. However, it has not been proven to be effective in protecting the elderly, … Read more
It is an astronomical number: 28 billion tons. This is the global value of ice that was lost on Earth in less than three decades, according to a study by British scientists at the universities of Leeds, Edinburgh and University College London. Published in the scientific journal The Cryosphere, on August 14, research shows that … Read more
Florida will release 750 million mosquitoes that have been genetically modified over two years. The goal is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that transmit diseases like dengue or the Zika virus. The pilot project will move forward despite criticism from various environmental groups that have warned of the possible damage that the experience can … Read more
CSN explains, in a statement to which Lusa had access today, that it was notified by the owner of the nuclear power plant in Almaraz of the incident registered at 03:33 on Saturday, in the reactor of unit II, which shut down automatically. “The event had no impact on workers, the public or the environment. … Read more
In a statement released online on its official website, the Russian mining giant says the incident occurred at the Talnakh ore enrichment plant, located near the arctic village of Norilsk. The wastewater, used to process minerals extracted from the region, “overflowed from a reservoir on Sunday and was dumped into nature,” the company said. The … Read more
In a statement released online on its official website, the Russian mining giant says the incident occurred at the Talnakh ore enrichment plant, located near the arctic village of Norilsk. The wastewater, used to process minerals extracted from the region, “overflowed from a reservoir on Sunday and was dumped into nature,” the company said. The … Read more
When you get an international scholarship as visible as that of Chan Zuckerberg Foundation (the pediatrician who is the wife of the founder of Facebook), usually stops and celebrates. But the red eyes of Henrique Veiga-Fernandes and his team at the Champalimaud Institute show that, this time, this is not what will happen: there is … Read more
The memory is blurred when it comes time to remember the exact moment when you decided to become a teacher. “Too early”, you are sure. Cristina Simões, 46, a native of Tondela, grew up surrounded by her younger siblings, cousins and “children of some neighbors, whose parents had to spend the day in agriculture”, taking … Read more