How to measure vaccine efficacy: multiple parameters and some limitations
We recently heard about the new Pfizer vaccine to protect us from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Indeed, it appears that this vaccine is passing the Phase 3 clinical trial brilliantly, with […]
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development
For the first time, human attention and hopes are all focused on the creation of a vaccine. In fact, only when we will be able to prevent the infection caused […]
Fake news about Covid-19 are as dangerous as the coronavirus itself
“We’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic”, said the World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in February. What was he referring to? Covid-19 is surrounded […]
The race for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus: a gold medal we must win at all costs
It takes time to develop a vaccine The pandemic of Covid-19 is caused by the infamous virus SARS-CoV-2, better known as novel coronavirus. Scientist from all over the world are […]
Covid-19: here is how SARS-CoV-2 breaks into cells. What can research do about it? More than a vaccine.
A simple overview of how viral infections occur, and the latest research findings about SARS-CoV-2. A target for a specific therapy might have been found!
Debunking lies about animal testing: a quick overview
In this article I would like to make some clarification about animal testing. Animal activists raise usually three issues to fight the use of animals in medical research: Animal testing […]
How science and technology can fight fake news
Fake news are the cancer of correct information, and they need to be fought. Both popular science and artificial intelligence can do a lot in this war.
Debunking anti-vaxxers lies: a journey in their modus operandi
Usually, anti-vaxxers make improper use of scientific literature to support their lies. In this post I explain you how to identify a fake-science article and how to properly interpret vaccine-related literature.
Autism in a nutshell: the known causes, and why vaccines are not among them
In this post I will write about a very sensitive health-related issue: autism. I will summarize its features, focusing on potential causes and clarifying the autism-vaccines debate. Let’s begin with […]
Vaccines in a nutshell. What you need to know to laugh at anti-vaxxers plots
Information and curiosities about vaccines. Real facts against anti-vaxxers plots
