Daily Archives: February 25, 2025

A new coronavirus has just been discovered. Should we be worried?

A new coronavirus has been identified in bats in China. Although the virus has the potential to infect humans, no real-world cases have been identified. 25 February 2025 by Linda Geddes A new coronavirus has been identified in bats that uses the same receptors to enter human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The…

New HIV drug delivery systems are helping tackle gender-based violence

HIV-blocking prophylactic antivirals in vaginal-ring and injectable form are not only longer-acting than daily pills, they’re also more discreet. 24 February 2025 by Pascalinah Kabi When 30-year-old Ithabeleng Mosele (not her real name) discovered that her husband was having an extramarital affair about a year ago, the fear of being infected with HIV shattered her. “That…