Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase
The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with XBB.1.5.
Fri Aug 25 2023
'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts
Cypriot media reported the discovery Saturday, describing it as having "the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the mutations of Omicron".
Tue Jan 11 2022
Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses 'effective' against Omicron
Omicron counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that dots the surface of the coronavirus and allows it to invade cells.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says
Gilbert said the Omicron variant's spike protein contained mutations known to increase the transmissibility of the virus.
Mon Dec 06 2021
What's the Mu Variant? And how can Malaysia enhance preparedness for more concerning variants?
Mu has many mutations that suggest it could be more resistant to vaccines.
Tue Sep 14 2021
We need next-generation vaccines now to combat variants
A high degree of infection means high levels of virus multiplications, leading to higher chances of random mutations.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
India's COVID-19 surge and the new variant: What we know
Viruses change all the time and the one that causes COVID-19 has already undergone several thousand mutations.
Fri Apr 23 2021
In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?
The long-term impact for the virus' survival, and whether a limit on the number of mutations makes it less dangerous, remains to be seen.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Exclusive: Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output - U.S. official
The aim of the initiative would be to reduce manufacturing backlogs, speed vaccination, and defeat some coronavirus mutations.
Wed Mar 10 2021
US to escalate tracking of COVID variants as confirmed cases top 25 million
The CDC is stepping up efforts to track coronavirus mutations and keep vaccines and treatments effective against new variants.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Virus mutations down to chance, in more ways than one
SARS-CoV-2 mutates in order to maximise its survival chances and when it replicates, tiny errors in its genetic coding are introduced.
Sun Jan 24 2021
In tracking virus mutations, most countries flying blind
So few countries are conducting and sharing surveillance that experts are as worried about the mutations they cannot see as those they can.
Sat Jan 23 2021
What we do and don't know about new COVID mutations
Scientists have tracked multiple mutations of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 since it appeared in China in late 2019.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine appears effective against mutation in new coronavirus variants - study
16 different mutations are tested, and none of them have really had any significant impact but that doesn't mean that the 17th won't.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024