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Antiviral Sulfonated Polymersomes Inhibit Corona-, Influenza-, and Alphavirus

A broad-spectrum antiviral is required to enable rapid intervention against current, newly emerging and mutating viruses. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza A virus (IAV), Sindbis virus (SINV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) all engage negatively charged moieties on host cells, such as heparan sulfate (HS) and sialic acid, to facilitate attachment for entry and…

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Who’s afraid of a tobacco-free generation?

by Dr. Dineth Bandara Something curious happens whenever someone proposes keeping cigarettes away from children. The cigarette suddenly acquires defenders. They seldom defend the product.

  • Proposal for tobacco-free Sri Lanka sparks controversy
  • Based on Singapore research, not affecting adult smokers
  • Similar measures in Maldives, UK, Vietnam

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