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Role of quantitative, multiplexed, targeted proteomics in determining variant-specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody response

Researchers developed a ‘bait and capture’ system which was further followed by a multiplexed and targeted proteomic liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analyses for the comparison of immune correlates in response to vaccination, natural infection, as well as protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

18 Feb 2022

Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A new study aimed to clarify whether extensive RBD mutations could affect the magnitude and immunodominance hierarchy of the host antibody response.

18 Feb 2022

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a test-to-return approach for students in isolation is explored for its utility in sorting out students who can safely return to school without jeopardizing others, from those with a high viral load.

17 Feb 2022

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

A new study updates the state of knowledge about antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

A new preprint research paper examines the efficacy of using three antivirals in various combinations in early infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

Researchers assess how fast the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants transmit from transmission data in a household study.

17 Feb 2022

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans -; including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 -; may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

$9.8 million NIH grant drives nationwide effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID

Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to lead a consortium of health care institutions that are analyzing nationwide health data in an effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID.

17 Feb 2022

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

In a new study, scientists evaluated the cycle threshold values from 1,297 COVID-19-positive saliva samples obtained at a testing lab in the USA.

17 Feb 2022

Study explores humoral and cellular immunity conferred by second and third COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccination in elderly

Researchers recently assessed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immune responses induced by the second and third doses of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 messenger ribonucleic acid-based vaccine in the elderly.

17 Feb 2022

COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in heart and kidney solid organ transplant recipients

The present study entailed assessments of both infected and uninfected SOTRs against the D614G-CoV2 baseline virus and eight other variants.

17 Feb 2022

Identifying direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on mortality in the US

Researchers recently differentiated the direct and indirect impacts of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on mortality in the United States.

17 Feb 2022

ChAdOx1 vaccine found to protect Syrian hamsters against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers recently evaluated the efficacy of the Oxford ChAdOx1 (AZD 1222/ AZD2816) vaccine against the Omicron, Delta, and Beta variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Syrian hamsters.

17 Feb 2022

Study explores differential immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in adults and children

A new study revealed that the immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 and the clinical course of COVID-19 differs between children and adults.

17 Feb 2022

Study characterizes brain changes in adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia

Juvenile fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by a chronic pain affecting the whole body. It also causes fatigue as well as sleep and mood disorders.

17 Feb 2022

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shown to induce afucosylated antibodies in individuals without prior SARS-CoV-2 exposure

New study findings reveal that the level of afucosylated anti-spike antibodies increases transiently in infection-naïve individuals after the first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

17 Feb 2022

Frequency and function of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in individuals with pulmonary PASC

Researchers examined patients with pulmonary PASC of SARS-CoV-2 to determine the frequency and function of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in their blood.

17 Feb 2022

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

A new study determined which symptoms are linked with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection beyond 12 weeks post-infection in non-hospitalized individuals, and investigated the associated risk-factors of such symptoms.

17 Feb 2022

Case ascertainment of myocarditis following COVID-19 booster vaccine

Researchers from the US performed a time case surveillance of myopericarditis following COVID-19 booster vaccination in a cohort of health plan members of Kaiser Permanente Northwest Health System, Portland, Oregano.

17 Feb 2022

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Role of quantitative, multiplexed, targeted proteomics in determining variant-specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody response

Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

$9.8 million NIH grant drives nationwide effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

Study explores humoral and cellular immunity conferred by second and third COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccination in elderly

COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in heart and kidney solid organ transplant recipients

Identifying direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on mortality in the US

ChAdOx1 vaccine found to protect Syrian hamsters against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study explores differential immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in adults and children

Study characterizes brain changes in adolescents affected by juvenile fibromyalgia

mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shown to induce afucosylated antibodies in individuals without prior SARS-CoV-2 exposure

Frequency and function of SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells in individuals with pulmonary PASC

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

Case ascertainment of myocarditis following COVID-19 booster vaccine

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