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Costa Rica readies second study of equine serum to treat Covid
Costa Rica is beginning a second study of the application of equine serum in Covid-19 patients.
Costa Rica’s equine plasma coronavirus treatment not as effective as initially hoped
Treating coronavirus patients with an antibody-rich serum made from horse plasma has produced worse results than originally hoped, Costa Rican authorities said.
Costa Rica bets on equine plasma to lower Covid-19 hospitalizations
An antiviral treatment made with plasma from immunized horses is Costa Rica's hope to face the coronavirus pandemic.
Equine serum tested in COVID-19 patients at 18 Argentine health centers
Costa Rica began testing a similar treatment in humans last week, with the first results expected in a few weeks, according to authorities.
Costa Rica begins clinical trials of equine plasma for coronavirus patients
Costa Rica on Monday began clinical trials of antibody-rich plasma that has been extracted from horses with the purpose of treating COVID-19 patients.
Costa Rica-made plasma shown to inhibit coronavirus, ready for clinical trials: UCR
Costa Rica is set to begin clinical trials on antibody-rich plasma that has been extracted from horses with the purpose of treating COVID-19 patients.
University of Costa Rica takes tree protection decision
Even before a pending resolution by the courts comes to a resolution, the University of Costa Rica (UCR) has decided to a change of...
A look at Costa Rica’s tomato revolution
The Tico Times visits the scientists behind Costa Rica's "super tomato," achieved through generations of natural cross-breeding.
Costa Rica still a conservative society, survey finds
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A recent survey found that the Costa Rican population maintains a conservative stance on controversial issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion, or the legalization of marijuana.
New venomous snake species discovered in Costa Rica
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The discovery brings the total number of snakes in Costa Rica to 143, of which 23 are venomous.