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NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care.

1 Aug 2022

Textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors records noises in the lungs

Patients with severe respiratory or lung diseases require intensive treatment and their lung function needs to be monitored on a continuous basis.

1 Aug 2022

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

A new study examined how ACE2 and DPP4 has evolved using the bat genetic dataset as well as other mammal species.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

Researchers assessed the binding of Galanthus nivalis agglutinin to SARS-CoV-2 variants.

1 Aug 2022

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Researchers evaluated viral mutations in two patients with persistent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

1 Aug 2022

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Researchers assessed the pre-existing cross-protective immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and spike protein before the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals residing in North and South America, Europe and Africa in vitro and in vivo.

1 Aug 2022

Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media

Karla Garcia said her son's social media addiction started in fourth grade, when he got his own computer for virtual learning and logged on to YouTube. Now, two years later, the video-sharing site has replaced both schoolwork and the activities he used to love — like composing music or serenading his friends on the piano, she said.

1 Aug 2022

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A recent study published in Nutrients found that vitamin D is vital for lung protection from viral infection.

1 Aug 2022

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers examined the aspects of cognitive impairment after hospitalization due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

1 Aug 2022

What is the immunopathogenesis of pediatric COVID-19?

Researchers assessed the immunopathogenesis of COVID-19 infection in children.

1 Aug 2022

SLAS; Connecting the Life Sciences to Accelerate Research

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Vicki Louise, CEO of SLAS, about the importance of collaboration in accelerating life sciences research.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 1 Aug 2022

Meta-analysis on the persistence and prognosis of taste and smell dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess taste and smell recovery in COVID-19 and prognostic indicators of the recovery.

1 Aug 2022

Community spread of COVID-19 in New York City revealed by contact tracing

Researchers assessed the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City communities by contact tracing.

1 Aug 2022

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

Researchers evaluated the infectivity of two SARS-CoV-2 A lineage variants on human ocular tissues in vitro.

1 Aug 2022

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

New insights into factors that may predict, increase or protect against the impact of COVID-19 and the pandemic on memory and thinking skills were revealed by multiple studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego and virtually.

31 Jul 2022

covid 19 News and Research

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

Textile vest with integrated acoustic sensors records noises in the lungs

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Study finds a column containing a Galanthus nivalis agglutinin affinity resin can bind all the major COVID-19 variants

How and when do de novo SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations emerge?

Study indicates that cross-reactive immunity against SARS-CoV-2 N protein was present in Africa prior to the pandemic

Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media

What is the role of vitamin D in pandemic H1N1 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infection?

How long can cognitive impairment persist after hospitalization due to COVID-19?

What is the immunopathogenesis of pediatric COVID-19?

SLAS; Connecting the Life Sciences to Accelerate Research

Meta-analysis on the persistence and prognosis of taste and smell dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

Community spread of COVID-19 in New York City revealed by contact tracing

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

Persistent loss of smell due to COVID-19 may better predict long-term cognitive, functional impairment

Decoy ACE2 receptors broadly neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

New instrument can be clipped on to a smartphone to rapidly test for Zika virus in blood

Hypertension heightens the risk of hospitalization related to SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

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