RNA Vaccine development progresses quite rapidly now and we might well be moving towards the end game for the coronavirus and it’s associated disease COVID-19. What is becoming pretty clear is that for a full economic recovery people need to be in close proximity to each other without fear of contracting Covid-19. Any current discussions […]
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Viral load, coronavirus and Covid-19
Viral load means that if you physically acquire 10–1,000 active particles of coronavirus, low viral load, your chances of catching Covid-19 are almost zero. In fact you can probably pick up more than that as a lot of the viral particles will be inactive so effectively harmless. Now if you somehow come into contact with […]
Decline of Covid-19 Cases? DOCC theory.
Decline of Covid-19 Cases (DOCC theory) Follows on from our previous discussion about T-cells Do Some Of Us Have Better Defences Against Covid-19 Than We Thought? There are two significant factors that affect the final outcome of a Covid-19 infection. We know that the severity of the infection is affected by the amount of virus infecting […]
Defences against Covid-19 – Do some of us have better protection
Defences against Covid-19 – Do some of us have better protection? This article expands on a post on Twitter by Professor Karol Sikora an oncologist. The article he is referring to is this one in the Journal Cell. The paper talks about T cells in our blood which are part of our immune response. We don’t […]
St Fagans – The story of Wales’ best-loved museum
St Fagans museum is an outstanding collection of buildings saved and moved from their original location but did you know how exciting it is for kids? A group of excitable children are jostling for position as they climb and swing through beech trees, harnessed to a safety wire as they wobble along a balance beam. […]
Pride march ‘We had to live in fear and secrecy just for being ourselves’
Pride March In 1985, if you were gay life was very different there was Pride March. In 1985. Few people were out publicly, at work or in their local town or city. There was no legal protection at work. There were very few role models, teachers weren’t out, there was harassment and bullying, people were […]
Rugby Headguards
Rugby Headguards – Hedkayse Headguard Review It works but it’s not the solution! This is just another scrum cap they don’t protect heads, it’s no different. Currently World Rugby’s Law 4 states head gear is only intended to protect from cuts and abrasions and not protect from impacts. Whilst there have been vast improvements […]
Military belts
One of the most important aspects of military belts are their buckles. If you are wearing a canvas webbing military belt, but not carrying a new load, then the belt could come with a fashion element to it. However, if your belt is going to carry pouches, supplies, water bottles and weapons then you need […]
The Best Long Waterproof Coats
Waterproof coats are essential when it comes to braving the elements, they are essential pieces of kit for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re a sailor battling sea spray, a fisherman enduring harsh weather, or a wild swimmer looking for post-dip warmth, the right waterproof long coat can make all the difference. This guide explores different types […]
Cardiff Castle History
Cardiff Castle History (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the Castle Quarter of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned by either William the […]