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Clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 coinfection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses

A recent paper examines the occurrence of other respiratory viral infections during this period in patients already infected with SARS-CoV-2.

29 Mar 2022

Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

A new study presented the findings of the Phase 3 trial of the Nanocovax coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.

29 Mar 2022

Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

A new review article published in the Journal of Biotechnology has provided information on various nutraceutical metabolites extracted from algae.

29 Mar 2022

Is SARS-CoV-2 a Superantigen?

Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), scientists have been conducting extensive studies to understand various aspects of the virus. Researchers have stated that SARS-CoV-2 manifests several biological and clinical consequences of a superantigen

29 Mar 2022

New compound delivered in a nasal spray effectively treats delta variant infection in mice

Researchers have shown a new compound delivered in a nasal spray is highly effective in preventing and treating COVID-19 caused by the Delta variant in mice.

29 Mar 2022

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

A new retrospective cohort study conducted across a large population of pregnant women in Ontario, Canada, has confirmed that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination administered during pregnancy is not associated with any increased risk of adverse maternal or neonatal peripartum outcomes.

29 Mar 2022

Study finds low-risk of spillover SARS-CoV-2 infection from domestic cats

A recent study published in the journal One Health assessed whether the presence of a domestic cat adds to the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the household members after a human index case introduces the infection.

28 Mar 2022

Virtual reality helps reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

A new study investigates whether intention for vaccination is increased by a gamified immersive VR experience that shows how community immunity works.

28 Mar 2022

Northwestern scientists continue to advance the understanding of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, Northwestern Medicine scientists continue to help advance the understanding of the disease and its impact, from investigating antibody protection against COVID-19 reinfection to elevating women in academic research and highlighting racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospital mortality in Illinois.

28 Mar 2022

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose substantially reduces mortality in the elderly

Researchers determine whether there was any reduction in the death rate in elderly COVID-19 patients following the second booster dose.

28 Mar 2022

Natural SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for six months in children

Researchers investigate the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in children between the ages of five and 19 after infection.

28 Mar 2022

Risk of death from SARS-CoV-2 infection higher than after COVID vaccination

Researchers investigate the risk of death following vaccination as compared to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

28 Mar 2022

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

In a new study, researchers investigated the effect of SARS-CoV-2 exposure on the severity of influenza in ferrets.

28 Mar 2022

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Researchers evaluated the neurological complications due to SARS-CoV-2 D614G strain, and variants of concern, Delta and Omicron in a hamster model.

28 Mar 2022

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in vaccinated and recovered individuals

A new study assessed the dynamics of viral load of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants of concern post-vaccination and previous infection.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers applied a previously developed thermostable self-amplifying ribonucleic acid vaccine to COVID-19.

28 Mar 2022

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated the potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients during coughing or intense moistening with saliva.

28 Mar 2022

Durability and functionality of the humoral and T-cell response to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in recovered patients

A recent study investigated the potency and functionality of T-cell and humoral responses against the SARS-CoV-2 wild-type strain and its variants.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers identified the recombination of two SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Mar 2022

Study estimates protection against reinfection following primary SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study investigated the protection provided by the primary SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection.

28 Mar 2022

SARS News and Research

Clinical outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 coinfection with influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, or adenoviruses

Results of Phase 3 Nanocovax SARS-CoV-2 vaccine trial suggest robust effectiveness

Algal metabolites as novel drugs against viruses

Is SARS-CoV-2 a Superantigen?

New compound delivered in a nasal spray effectively treats delta variant infection in mice

Is COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy safe?

Study finds low-risk of spillover SARS-CoV-2 infection from domestic cats

Virtual reality helps reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Northwestern scientists continue to advance the understanding of COVID-19

Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose substantially reduces mortality in the elderly

Natural SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for six months in children

Risk of death from SARS-CoV-2 infection higher than after COVID vaccination

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in vaccinated and recovered individuals

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Durability and functionality of the humoral and T-cell response to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in recovered patients

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Study estimates protection against reinfection following primary SARS-CoV-2 infection

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Automating research - solutions and best practices

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