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New insights offered into cell-to-cell propagation of SARS-CoV-2

Evidence from a new study supports previous findings showing SARS-CoV-2 particles inside host cells are morphologically identical to those outside of cells.

2 Dec 2021

Systematic survey of human SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies

Scientists have mined information from several research publications and patents to create a dataset of approximately 8000 human antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike from more than 200 donors.

2 Dec 2021

Study suggests efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors is not compromised in current COVID-19 variants

A new study has focussed on assessing the Mpro mutants of newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 variants.

2 Dec 2021

Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission at large indoor events

A new trial showed that indoor live events are not associated with an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, provided preventive interventions are in place.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers report antibody cocktails are promising candidate tools for controlling new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers from Academia Sinica in Taiwan have been investigating new antibodies that could have strong effects against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

2 Dec 2021

Novel method for estimating the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to spread in a population

Researchers from Curtin University have formulated a new modeling framework to help identify the transmissibility of COVID-19 based on periods of varying case incidence.

2 Dec 2021

Natural triterpenoids in licorice found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2

In new studies, researchers concluded that licorice triterpenoids could be candidates for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug developments.

2 Dec 2021

Pandemic lockdown created mental and emotional issues for older adults with sensory impairment

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many assisted living and senior center facilities were forced to close their doors to outside visitors to limit potential exposure to the virus.

1 Dec 2021

Freeze-dried liposomes could be used in potential COVID-19 vaccines

Things that are freeze-dried: Astronaut food. Emergency rations. And, just maybe, some future COVID-19 vaccines.

1 Dec 2021

Pandemic may have impaired people's cognitive abilities and altered risk perception

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our psychological limits. Some have been more affected than others by the stress of potential illness and the confusion of constantly changing health information and new restrictions.

1 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection risks increase with time in fully vaccinated adults

A recent study describes the association between time elapsed since the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine and risk of COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

New assessment finds 40% of the adults to be obese or overweight

The fight against obesity and undernourishment stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 40 per cent of adults now obese or overweight, the world's leading independent assessment of the state of global nutrition has found.

1 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 transmission across age groups makes age-based interventions ineffective

Researchers review critically evaluated the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 across various ages in metropolitan France.

1 Dec 2021

New NCCN patient guideline explains when and how to screen for colorectal cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colorectal Cancer Screening.

1 Dec 2021

Impact of engineered ACE2-Fc on SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers employ a structure-guided approach for the development of a series of ACE2-Fc variants using human IgG1 or IgG3 backbone.

1 Dec 2021

Fourth shot of Moderna COVID vaccine improves Delta variant neutralization in kidney transplant patients

New research suggests that a fourth dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine in kidney transplant recipients improves Delta variant serum neutralization.

1 Dec 2021

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV, who face higher risks of developing severe symptoms and dying from COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

Novel approach to estimate transmission advantage of SARS-CoV-2 variants in real-time

A new study retrospectively estimates the effective transmission advantage of the Alpha variant as compared to other non-VOC lineages.

1 Dec 2021

Longer interval between COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses leads to stronger immune response

The first peer-reviewed study in North America examining the timing between the first and second doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines shows that a longer dose interval leads to a stronger immune response. The study is funded by the Government of Canada through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force.

1 Dec 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has a long-lasting impact on the future of nursing, survey reveals

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of advisory and workforce solutions, including contingent staffing, permanent placement and other consultative services for healthcare clients, today announced the results from a nationally represented survey of nurses and nursing students showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced long-lasting negative perceptions of their future careers.

1 Dec 2021

covid 19 News and Research

New insights offered into cell-to-cell propagation of SARS-CoV-2

Systematic survey of human SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies

Study suggests efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors is not compromised in current COVID-19 variants

Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission at large indoor events

Researchers report antibody cocktails are promising candidate tools for controlling new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Novel method for estimating the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to spread in a population

Natural triterpenoids in licorice found to inhibit SARS-CoV-2

Pandemic lockdown created mental and emotional issues for older adults with sensory impairment

Freeze-dried liposomes could be used in potential COVID-19 vaccines

Pandemic may have impaired people's cognitive abilities and altered risk perception

SARS-CoV-2 infection risks increase with time in fully vaccinated adults

New assessment finds 40% of the adults to be obese or overweight

SARS-CoV-2 transmission across age groups makes age-based interventions ineffective

New NCCN patient guideline explains when and how to screen for colorectal cancer

Impact of engineered ACE2-Fc on SARS-CoV-2 infection

Fourth shot of Moderna COVID vaccine improves Delta variant neutralization in kidney transplant patients

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

Novel approach to estimate transmission advantage of SARS-CoV-2 variants in real-time

Longer interval between COVID-19 mRNA vaccine doses leads to stronger immune response

COVID-19 pandemic has a long-lasting impact on the future of nursing, survey reveals

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