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Study explores efficacy of mRNA vaccine booster doses during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of an mRNA vaccine booster dose against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 during the Omicron surge.

18 Feb 2022

Impact of several ACE2 coding missense variants and their effect on ACE2 protein subcellular localization and trafficking

Researchers investigated the connecting link between viral genetic variability and clinical heterogeneity of COVID-19 by analyzing the effect of several missense mutations on the ACE2 receptor coding sequence.

18 Feb 2022

Changes in the brain cortex of COVID-19 patients associated with inflammatory biomarkers

Recently, a team of researchers examined the neurotoxic damage to the brain’s cortical region in patients hospitalized due to COVID-19.

18 Feb 2022

Immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of BNT162b2 or mRNA1273 fourth dose

A recent study explored the safety, immunogenicity, and VE of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA BNT162b2 and mRNA1273 vaccines against its Omicron VOC in HCWs in Israel.

18 Feb 2022

mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies shown to be more effective in neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 and its variants than natural immunity

Researchers designed an electrochemiluminescence-based serology test with remarkable sensitivity to precisely quantify the amounts of anti-RBD antibodies in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.

18 Feb 2022

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

On a rainy winter morning, Jamie Hayden stopped in to visit with Diane Timothio. A case manager in Del Norte County on California's remote northern coast, Hayden comes by often, sometimes staying for hours, to work with Timothio.

18 Feb 2022

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. "I don't know how much longer I can do this," he said, glumly.

18 Feb 2022

Study shows mink can be infected by Omicron and efficiently transmit the virus to other mink

Researchers have been examining the pathology and spread of the Omicron variant in mink.

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

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

A study published by The BMJ today finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.

17 Feb 2022

Study to evaluate efficacy of higher dose of ivermectin for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19

A study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University has expanded its testing platform to evaluate ivermectin at a higher dose for a longer period of time.

17 Feb 2022

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid pandemic - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of York.

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

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

S-217622 reduces the viral load and help alleviate the severity of SARS-CoV-2 in infected hamsters.

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

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

The pandemic upended much about traditional medical care delivery, and obstetrics is no exception.

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

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, countless people have experienced varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges.

17 Feb 2022

covid 19 News and Research

Study explores efficacy of mRNA vaccine booster doses during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

Impact of several ACE2 coding missense variants and their effect on ACE2 protein subcellular localization and trafficking

Changes in the brain cortex of COVID-19 patients associated with inflammatory biomarkers

Immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of BNT162b2 or mRNA1273 fourth dose

mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies shown to be more effective in neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 and its variants than natural immunity

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Study shows mink can be infected by Omicron and efficiently transmit the virus to other mink

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

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

Study to evaluate efficacy of higher dose of ivermectin for treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

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

Ensitrelvir, a novel SARS-CoV-2 antiviral

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

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

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

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Exploring the G:Box and for high-quality imaging

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