NIH-Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
Washington – The investigational vaccine known as mRNA-1273 protected mice from infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to research published today in Nature. Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National … Continue reading NIH-Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
USA: Decoupling economy from China on agenda
WASHINGTON – With the U.S. election approaching, President Donald Trump again raised the idea of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies, also known as decoupling, suggesting the United States would not lose money if the world’s two biggest economies no … Continue reading USA: Decoupling economy from China on agenda
China: New tech export controls could effect TikTok
BEIJING/SHANGHAI – China’s new rules around tech exports mean ByteDance’s sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations could need Beijing’s approval, a Chinese trade expert told state media, a requirement that would complicate the forced and politically charged divestment. ByteDance has been … Continue reading China: New tech export controls could effect TikTok
China to follow Phase One trade deal
WASHINGTON – China has promised to follow the Phase One trade deal reached with the United States, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday, despite a delay in talks to review progress on the deal. “The Chinese have done … Continue reading China to follow Phase One trade deal
Kamala Harris: Heritage formed her career
NEW DELHI — Kamala Harris is lending her prosecutor’s instincts to the U.S. Democratic Party’s battle against President Donald Trump, as Joe Biden’s running mate. She also brings lessons learned during walks on the beaches of India with her maternal … Continue reading Kamala Harris: Heritage formed her career
USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
WASHINGTON – Washington said on Thursday it was requiring the center that manages Chinese government-funded Confucius Institutes in the United States to register as a foreign mission, in a further sign of deteriorating bilateral relations. U.S. Secretary of State Mike … Continue reading USA: Confucius Institute to register as foreign mission
Clinical trials of monoclonal antibodies now enrolling
Washington – Two Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trials testing whether experimental monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) can prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are now enrolling healthy adults at clinical trial sites in the United States. Many of the trial sites … Continue reading Clinical trials of monoclonal antibodies now enrolling
CES 2021: An All-Digital Experience
Las Vegas – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced CES 2021 – January 6-9, 2021 – will be an all-digital experience connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from around the world. The new format will allow participants to hear from technology innovators, … Continue reading CES 2021: An All-Digital Experience
Experimental vaccine generates immune response
Washington – An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to interim results published online today in The New … Continue reading Experimental vaccine generates immune response
Will Warm Weather Slow Spread of Coronavirus?
Washington – With the start of summer coming soon, many are hopeful that the warmer weather will slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity … Continue reading Will Warm Weather Slow Spread of Coronavirus?