Since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in December 2019, the pandemic has had a significant impact on several sectors of the...

The human microbiota refers to the microorganisms (like bacteria, fungi, and archaea) living in our gut, skin, and respiratory tracts,...

The development of conventional vaccines takes 1-15 years, while the COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines – Pfizer and Moderna – took...

In the past few weeks, more and more countries are lifting the mask measures which might seem contradictory. Is the pandemic finally...

Since the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020, there have been around 11 billion doses jabbed in people from 184...

After more than two years living in a pandemic, we all have heard about the role of antibodies* to grant us immunity. If you want to read...

In previous posts, we have decoded the J&J vaccine as well as the mRNA vaccines (you can find more information here and here). Now, the...

After two years living in a pandemic we all have probably done at least one  COVID-19 test. Although at the beginning molecular tests...

At this point in the pandemic, I think it is safe to say that most people have done at least one COVID test. But have you ever found...

Omicron was first reported on November 25, 2021. Even after several waves of the pandemic, at a time when a considerable proportion of...

In our previous posts, we have discussed “What is Long-COVID?” and “Who gets Long-COVID?” Take a look at them for more information on...

In last week’s post, we described long-COVID and the various symptoms that arises. However, there is still an important question that...

COVID-19 has been the headline of world news since 2019 and continues to be a major part of it to this day, especially due to the...

Even though children generally suffer only from mild symptoms after being infected by COVID-19, according to UNICEF, as of December 2021,...

The viral life cycle is completely dependent on its host, both for protection and survival. Exposed to the outside environment most...

Although vaccination is the most powerful method to prevent the viral spread and severe disease, it is also important to develop...

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic agent, typically used to treat head lice, parasitic worms, or some skin problems (e.g., rosacea). In 2020,...

Last week we debunked the myth about vaccines causing autism due to mercury, you can read the post here. This week, we approach yet...

As new variants continue to surge (check this post for more information), the growing number of stories mentioning vaccinated people...

Vaccines have been our “saving grace” ever since their discovery, and with technological and medical advancement, even more so. If you...