Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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A bioengineered two-headed antibody constructed from a llama antibody to the SARS coronavirus prevents the CoVid19 virus from attaching to and infecting cells.  Virologists at the University of Texas-Austin worked for years on llama antibodies to SARS and MERS viruses and now report a way to repurpose them for our current coronavirus.

The llama anti-SARS antibody called VHH72 did also bind to CoVid19 but weakly.  Linking two of the VHH72 molecules together produced a novel antibody that did bind to CoVid19 spike protein preventing it from infecting tissue cultured cells while also continuing to block the SARS virus.  The investigators are beginning tests in animals.

Fingers crossed everyone.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200501184301.htm

#covid #coronavirus #llama #antibody #sars

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-4BkGgnnZe4

A bioengineered two-headed antibody constructed from a llama antibody to the SARS coronavirus prevents the CoVid19 virus from attaching to and infecting cells.  Virologists at the University of Texas-Austin worked for years on llama antibodies to SARS and MERS viruses and now report a way to repurpose them for our current coronavirus.

The llama anti-SARS antibody called VHH72 did also bind to CoVid19 but weakly.  Linking two of the VHH72 molecules together produced a novel antibody that did bind to CoVid19 spike protein preventing it from infecting tissue cultured cells while also continuing to block the SARS virus.  The investigators are beginning tests in animals.

Fingers crossed everyone.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200501184301.htm

#covid #coronavirus #llama #antibody #sars

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In small room or office where a person asymptomatically carrying the CoVid virus has been breathing or occasionally coughing, there may be anywhere from 100,000 to 100 billion copies of live virus hanging in the air to infect you.  This from a pre-published Swiss study just released online.

Coughing but also normal breathing generates aerosols that waft up into the air.  In a closed room, they tend to remain aloft.  Even distancing within the room would lead to you inhaling hundreds of virus copies, enough to infect you.

When you are near a non-family member, it is mandatory that you wear an effective mask filter.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.27.20081398v1.full.pdf

https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-we-know-so-far-about-those-who-can-pass-corona-without-symptoms

#covid #coronavirus #aerosols #masks

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/MVh9P7Y95GE

In small room or office where a person asymptomatically carrying the CoVid virus has been breathing or occasionally coughing, there may be anywhere from 100,000 to 100 billion copies of live virus hanging in the air to infect you.  This from a pre-published Swiss study just released online.

Coughing but also normal breathing generates aerosols that waft up into the air.  In a closed room, they tend to remain aloft.  Even distancing within the room would lead to you inhaling hundreds of virus copies, enough to infect you.

When you are near a non-family member, it is mandatory that you wear an effective mask filter.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.27.20081398v1.full.pdf

https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-we-know-so-far-about-those-who-can-pass-corona-without-symptoms

#covid #coronavirus #aerosols #masks

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Mondelez Global LLC is voluntarily recalling its Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size (21.6 oz. carton). The carton is mislabeled indicating a cheese cracker within when in fact the product is a peanut butter sandwich.  The outer carton indicates that the product may contain peanuts but not that it is all peanut butter.  It contains 16 individually-wrapped sandwiches, and these are properly labeled at Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches.  If a peanut allergic person consumes these crackers thinking that they are cheese crackers, a life-threatening reaction could ensue.   If you have this carton, return it to the store.  Contact the company at 1-844-366-1171 for more information.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-conducts-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-ritz-cheese-cracker-sandwiches-family

#recall #cheesecrackers #ritz #peanutcrackers

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Mondelez Global LLC is voluntarily recalling its Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size (21.6 oz. carton). The carton is mislabeled indicating a cheese cracker within when in fact the product is a peanut butter sandwich.  The outer carton indicates that the product may contain peanuts but not that it is all peanut butter.  It contains 16 individually-wrapped sandwiches, and these are properly labeled at Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches.  If a peanut allergic person consumes these crackers thinking that they are cheese crackers, a life-threatening reaction could ensue.   If you have this carton, return it to the store.  Contact the company at 1-844-366-1171 for more information.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-conducts-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-ritz-cheese-cracker-sandwiches-family

#recall #cheesecrackers #ritz #peanutcrackers

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Epson has recalled the Power Adapters Included with its V-series scanners.  The power adapter has the part number EADP-16CB B printed pin its label. These units may overheat causing burns and fires.  A total of 314,000 were sold in the US and 25,000 in Canada at Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, and miscellaneous department stores.  If you have a V-series Epson scanner, stop using it.  Contact Epson at 1-888-367-2656 for more information about a replacement.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/epson-recalls-power-adapters-sold-with-epson-scanners-due-to-burn-and-fire-hazards

#recall #epson #scanner #poweradapter #burns

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gkCK3sgvhvg

Epson has recalled the Power Adapters Included with its V-series scanners.  The power adapter has the part number EADP-16CB B printed pin its label. These units may overheat causing burns and fires.  A total of 314,000 were sold in the US and 25,000 in Canada at Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, and miscellaneous department stores.  If you have a V-series Epson scanner, stop using it.  Contact Epson at 1-888-367-2656 for more information about a replacement.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/epson-recalls-power-adapters-sold-with-epson-scanners-due-to-burn-and-fire-hazards

#recall #epson #scanner #poweradapter #burns

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Dexter Industries is recalling its Modular Robotics Rechargeable Battery Packs.  These batteries may short circuit and overheat causing a burn or fire hazard.  Those affected at 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries with max charge current of 2 amps.  The packs have been sold individually as well as part of Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles.  Return these items to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.  Contact Dexter at 1-877-233-6859.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/modular-robotics-recalls-rechargeable-battery-packs-due-to-burn-hazard

#recall #robotics #battery #nimhbattery #nimhbattery

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_CL6sRegwqM

Dexter Industries is recalling its Modular Robotics Rechargeable Battery Packs.  These batteries may short circuit and overheat causing a burn or fire hazard.  Those affected at 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries with max charge current of 2 amps.  The packs have been sold individually as well as part of Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles.  Return these items to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.  Contact Dexter at 1-877-233-6859.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/modular-robotics-recalls-rechargeable-battery-packs-due-to-burn-hazard

#recall #robotics #battery #nimhbattery #nimhbattery