Tag: Mutation
University of Turku reveals: COVID-19 vaccines provide effective, long-lasting protection against severe cases
PhD thesis of a researcher at the University of Turku, Pinja Jalkanenfocused on investigating the immunity of both COVID-19 vaccines and natural infection against virus variants circulating in Finland in the years 2020 and 2021. The study used samples collected from COVID-19 patients and the staff of Turku and Helsinki University Hospitals. vaccinations start in…
Finnish fur farms infected with bird flu ordered all animals to be slaughtered
“The longer viruses can circulate in mammals, the greater the risk of mutations that can cause infections in humans as well. Mutations that facilitate the transmission of the virus to mammals have so far been detected in the virus genome isolated from animals in six farms. Mutations have been detected in minks, foxes and raccoons,…
Avian flu mutation found on five mink farms
Bird flu is affecting the fur farming industry in Finland.
YLE: All Finnish fur farms to be inspected over bird flu concern
“We want to make sure that no virus that’s capable of mutating is left brewing.” YLE wrote that the decision to inspect all fur farms was not made due to the situation deteriorating, pointing out that the number of infections detected in fur-bearing animals has levelled off since July. Presently fur farms are inspected on…
Finland’s THL issues warning about risks of bird-flu outbreak at fur farms
It is important to monitor how the avian influenza mutates because the virus is prone to mutations and its ability to cause infections also in people rises as a result of so-called mammalian adaptation. Otto Helve, the head of health security at THL, warned that at worst the situation could cause a global pandemic. “The…
Gene mutation could explain why some don't get sick from COVID-19: Study
This research sheds light on the mystery of why some people can be infected with the virus without ever experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The key lies in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA), a protein marker that signals the immune system. A mutation in one of the genes coding for HLA seems to assist virus-fighting T…
A highly pathogenic subtype of bird flu found in fur farms in Finland
The authorities are currently analyzing samples taken from ten other fur farms and expect to find new infections. “There will be new facilities for studying. It is likely that new infections will also be detected,” Terhi LaaksonenThe Food Agency’s director responsible for animal health and welfare told Helsingin Sanomat on Wednesday. Olli Vapalahtiprofessor of zoonotic…
“Aquaman” actor Dolph Lundgren reveals that he almost died during an eight-year battle with cancer
Los Angeles [US]May 12 (ANI): Veteran actor Dolph Lundgren, best known for his role in ‘Aquaman’, recently opened up about his eight-year battle with kidney cancer. In an interview on the syndicated interview series In Depth With Graham Bensinger, Lundgren said he was diagnosed with kidney cancer eight years ago and at one point was…
Cancer cells can change their size to survive drugs, research reveals
Researchers believe that smaller cells may be more vulnerable to DNA-damaging agents such as chemotherapy combined with targeted drugs, while larger cancer cells may respond better to immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Science Advances. It combined innovative high-performance image analysis with the study of DNA and proteins to study the size control…
Research reveals the origins of cancer-like conditions in children
Stockholm [Sweden], Dec 17 (ANI): The deadly cancer-like condition called Langerhans’ Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) mainly affects youngsters and in extreme circumstances can be fatal. In Sweden, the disease affects five to ten children annually, usually before the age of ten. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have pointed to the causes of the…
Public must pay for COVID booster vaccine
More info in NovemberThe new booster will be updated to be able to tackle COVID-19 mutations that are prevalent in society today. Those who will not have to pay for the booster vaccine include: – all citizens over the age of 50 – pregnant woman – healthcare personnel who work with vulnerable people – staff…
The EU is urging other covid-19 boosters for 60- to 79-year-olds
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Amid a new increase in covid-19 affecting the continent, European Union officials spoke about the importance of vaccinating people aged 60 to 79, along with other vulnerable people. In a statement, EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides said: “With cases and hospital stays increasing again as we enter the summer…
Danish News Round-up: Lung overtakes the breast as the most common cancer in Denmark
‘Cancer in Denmark’, a new report published by the Danish Cancer Society, showed that cancer of the lungs, bronchi and trachea has overtaken breast cancer as the most common form of the disease in Denmark. In 2020, more than 5,000 people in Denmark were diagnosed with lung cancer against 4,800 cases of breast cancer. Most…
Bob Dylan is set to play at the Royal Arena in September – tickets go on sale tomorrow early
Beat it Paul McCartney! And you too, Gilberto Gil. Both men recently turned 80 within days of giving outstanding performances at the Glastonbury and Copenhagen Jazz Festival respectively. But they still have another year to match Bob Dylan’s achievements, who at the age of 81 have confirmed he will visit the Royal Arena in September…
HS: A new sub-variant of omikron could lead to a wave of infection in the summer
“Since mid-May, its share has started to grow clearly and the trend points to a clear increase,” he commented. The sub-variant can be detected directly by a standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. It is believed to have caused about eight percent of the infections found in the area last week. Lehtonen expects BA.5 to…
Monday’s papers: Covid concern, EU Day and full lipstick
Finland has become one of the most successful countries in Europe in managing the covid epidemic, and it has risen to the top of the global weekly Covid death statistics, tabloid Evening News (IS) writes. In fact, the country crossed the 4,000 mark on Thursday, up from 3,000 in just a month. By comparison, it…
Science Round-Up: Minorities still underrepresented in Danish media
Get minority recordsJørndrup further said that minorities are rarely used as sources in stories about childcare, schooling, finances or taxes. The study also found that journalists with a minority background accounted for less than 1 percent of the 1,244 articles viewed. Read the full report here. A new crying curve? Researchers from Aarhus University have…
Etla cuts the forecast for the Finnish economy by 2.1 percentage points
According to him, war hinders economic growth through at least three mechanisms. It increases financial uncertainty and potentially delays investment and recruitment decisions. Although uncertainty is also reflected in oil prices, the most significant adverse effect will come from economic sanctions on Russia. “This could be described as a shock to foreign trade caused by…
Minister of Social Affairs: Normal conditions after Covid are in sight
The daily lives of Finns after the Covid pandemic show "much more normal" by May-June, according to the interim Minister of Family and Social Affairs Who is Linden. However, it remains to be seen what this post-Covid normal condition will look like. "Is it even normal what we expect? After all, the Covid pandemic, which…
Here’s why you may need a fourth dose of covid vaccine this winter
When I started drafting this article, covid cases in Australia started to decrease and the situation stabilized. New research released in February showed a fourth dose of covid vaccine did not add much extra protection on top a third dose. It seemed unnecessary to distribute a fourth dose to all Australians. Unfortunately, the situation has…
This week’s editorial: More stories about the unexpected
‘Expect the unexpected’ was the slogan when the pandemic came. We had not, or at least during the Queen’s reign, seen anything like it. Two years and more mutations later, we are still living with it, but we are not worried anymore – more annoyed than anything else. But normal life is back and the…
Many are struggling with long-term COVID-19 effects
Recent mutation expectationsThe study is based on data collected before the dominant Delta and Omicron mutations took control in Denmark, and the researchers do not expect to find the same results in relation to the milder infections seen today. Among the most common long-term effects of COVID-19 were taste and smell problems as well as…
RNA molecules control the repair of human DNA in cancer cells: Study
Solna [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): It has long been believed that RNA molecules, which are the basic molecules found in all living organisms, only participated in protein synthesis. However, a recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed how certain RNA molecules controlled the repair of damaged DNA in cancer cells, a discovery that in…
The use of a Covid-19 passport is not justified in the current situation, Henriksson says
“Now with the omicron variant, it seems that vaccines don’t prevent infections, but rather more serious forms of the disease,” he commented. The law, he added, stipulates that any restrictions on people’s fundamental rights must be necessary and proportionate. “The coronavirus passport restricts the fundamental rights of people who have not been vaccinated, tested negative…
The study finds new genetic clues about the risk of multiple sclerosis
Washington [US]January 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that a cell type in the central nervous system called oligodendrocytes may have a different role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) than previously thought. The study has been published in the ‘Neuron Journal’. MS is driven by immune cells that attack oligodendrocytes and…
The first cases of Omicron BA.2 are detected in Finland
The health authorities of Southwest Finland have detected ten cases of the BA.2 sub-variant of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the hospital district announced in a statement on Thursday. The sub-variant could extend the current wave of the virus, the circuit added. The discovery of the Tyks laboratory at Turku University Central Hospital is the first…
Current anti-COVID pills work well against Omicron, antibodies are less effective: Research
However, laboratory tests also showed that the available antibody treatments – typically intravenously in hospitals – are significantly less effective against omicron than against previous variants of the virus. Some antibodies have completely lost their ability to neutralize omicron at realistic doses. If the ability of antiviral drugs to fight omicron is confirmed in human…
Helsinki instructs asymptomatic Covid patients to return to work and school
The City of Helsinki has instructed residents to return to work or school even in the event of a positive Covid test result, if they have no symptoms and it is not possible to arrange telework or study. Yle received instructions from health center and emergency staff last week. In documents, the city urged staff…
The acute pandemic phase may be coming to an end, says Salminen from THL Finland
Although the disease may return after a “quiet period” after the current peaks in infection caused by omicron, it may not return with the intensity associated with a pandemic, Kluge said. Mika SalminenHead of Health Security, Department of Health and Welfare (THL), stated YLE on Monday that the acute pandemic phase caused by the new…
UK classifies new form of Omicron as “variant under investigation”
LONDON, January 21 (Xinhua) – A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been named a “variant under investigation”, with 426 cases of the Omicron variant subline confirmed in the UK, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA ) said on Friday. “Overall, the original Omicron line, BA.1, is dominant in the UK and the proportion of…
The COVID pandemic cannot continue forever, it will end soon: Expert
“So, this can’t go on forever, and it’s over pretty soon. I’d say there’s no winner in this game of chess, this is going to be a draw where the virus is hiding and we’re actually winning. I think we are already very close to it, so I hope that as we move forward this…