Peatlands could prevent EIDs
New research suggests conservation of tropical peatlands could reduce the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and other diseases.
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Covid-19 and public compliance
A new study, led by St Andrews, sheds fresh light on the conditions under which people in groups follow the behaviour of others.
Peru facing rural Covid-19 disaster
A disaster is looming in Peru caused by Covid-19 as 1000s return to rural homes lacking resources and facilities, according to new research.
Covid-19 drug breakthrough
A new inhalation treatment for preventing the spread of Covid-19 is potentially far more effective than currently existing versions.
Research on surfaces to kill Covid-19
A team of physicists and virologists at St Andrews is testing different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing Covid-19.
Unlocking the spread of covid
Medical and data scientists have joined forces to further medical research and understanding on the spread of Covid-19 within communities.
Scottish experts help fight Covid-19 in Uganda
Scottish clinical and scientific experts are spearheading a campaign to combat misinformation in the battle against Covid-19 in Uganda.
Pneumagen commits to clinical trial development for Covid-19
Pneumagen (Holdings) Ltd announced a £4m investment for the clinical development of Neumifil for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19.
Ultraviolet light has bright future in fight against Covid-19
A type of ultraviolet light could be safely used for air disinfection in public places without harming people.
More than 5% of Britons have had Covid-19
Between five and six per cent of Britain’s population had been infected with Covid-19 by the last third of April, according to a new study.