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Vaccines Dramatically Reduce the Risk of Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Submitted by 332283050 on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 13:57

Being vaccinated with at least two doses of Pfizer vaccines dramatically reduces most of the long-term symptoms individuals reported months after contracting COVID-19, a new study shows.

In this study, eight of the ten symptoms most-commonly reported were reported between 50 and 80% less often among individuals who received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine compared with those who received no doses.

How is an Oil Droplet and a Soccer Ball Similar?

A study conducted at Bar-Ilan University has demonstrated that a guest substance can organize itself in a fixed pattern on the surface of a fatty liquid droplet. The discovery may have far-reaching applications in the hot, promising field of metamaterials for use in medicine and industry.

Jimi Hendrix and the Electric Guitar

On September 6, 1970, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix took the stage at the Open Air Love & Peace Festival in Germany for what was to be his last concert performance.

New Tech Creates Disinfectant from Tap Water

After a two-year process, Bar-Ilan University researchers completed the development of a machine that utilizes tap water to produce safe and environmentally-friendly disinfectants that can eliminate bacteria and kill viruses.

The project was developed by Dr. Eran Avraham and Dr. Izaak Cohen from the electrochemistry laboratory of Prof. Doron Aurbach at Bar-Ilan.

E-Books in Early Childhood Reduce Gaps

A study conducted in the laboratory of Prof. ‪Ofra Korat of the Faculty of Education at Bar-Ilan University found that quality electronic books (e-books) with a built-in, age-appropriate dictionary help children learn better than when their parents read to them.

Strengthening Israel-Canada Relations

A new study published by Israel Prize-winning physicist Prof. Shlomo Havlin, of Bar-Ilan University, shows that researchers who work with collaborators across multiple research fields increase the chances of a paper being more highly cited, therefore making greater impact.

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