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Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Scientists explore the link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and anti-NMDAR encephalitis.

1 Nov 2021

Can COVID-19 spread through water while swimming?

Scientists explore the evidence on COVID-19 transmission associated with swimming-related activities and the effect of recommended strategies to restrict it.

1 Nov 2021

Curcumin, a bioactive component of turmeric, effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

The researchers investigated the neutralizing activity of turmeric root extract, curcumin-containing capsules, and pure curcumin against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 introduction events in Québec, Canada

Researchers from McGill University have been investigating the number of introduction events in Quebec.

1 Nov 2021

People across all ages experienced benefits from pandemic solitude

Time spent alone during the pandemic led to positive effects on well-being across all ages, new research has found.

1 Nov 2021

Identification of novel nanobodies to specifically target SARS-CoV-2 replication protein

Researchers have recently identified two nanobodies that show specific binding against a SARS-CoV-2 replication protein.

1 Nov 2021

BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness amongst Italian healthcare workers

A new study has been published in Vaccines that evaluated the effectiveness of Cominarty against documented SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptomatic diseases in the medium to long term.

1 Nov 2021

Structural and molecular contributions to understanding antibody recognition of pathogenic viruses

A new review discusses how molecular and structural biology have contributed to our understanding of antibody recognition of HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2, and Zika.

1 Nov 2021

Study finds inhaled microspheres reduce SARS-CoV-2 infective effectiveness

A new study develops an inhaled microfluidic microsphere with a genetically engineered membrane from the ACE2 receptor-overexpressing cells and macrophages.

1 Nov 2021

Factors predicting cognitive symptoms in long COVID

The researchers focused on finding risk factors for long-term symptom occurrence and severity, with special attention to cognitive impairment.

1 Nov 2021

Study suggests increased pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations related to increased Delta variant incidence

The current study compares the severity of the illness in children infected by the wild-type strain compared with the VOC now prevalent in terms of outcomes in this age group.

1 Nov 2021

Real-life SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant secondary attack rate on naval ship

A case report appeared recently describing the real-life secondary attack rate of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant on a single naval ship.

1 Nov 2021

The effect of mass vaccination on COVID-19 mortality in Israel

A team of scientists from Israel and the USA has recently examined the efficacy of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in reducing the death risk among people aged 70 years and above. They observe that despite government-imparted relaxation on non-pharmaceutical control measures, the vaccine saved more lives than expected by individual-level vaccine efficacy.

1 Nov 2021

Alteration in gut microbiome may lead to hyperinflammation in severe COVID-19

A team of international scientists has recently identified a distinct set of proinflammatory mediators and metabolites associated with the fatal consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Moreover, they have established a link between gut microbiome alteration and hyper-inflammatory response in patients with severe COVID-19. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

1 Nov 2021

Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant A.30 efficiently evades vaccine-induced immunity

A recent study published in the journal Cellular & Molecular Immunology shows that a new A.30 variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can evade vaccine-induced antibodies and might spread outside the lungs extraordinarily well, with important implications for our public health response.

1 Nov 2021

Study shows COVID vaccination highly protective against death, especially for older age groups

Researchers from the UK used EAVE II, an individual-level, national surveillance system, to determine the frequency of COVID-19-related fatalities among fully vaccinated individuals and to define the clinical and demographic characteristics of COVID-19 deaths in fully vaccinated individuals since the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Scotland.

1 Nov 2021

Pregnant and breastfeeding women's perceptions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

Although severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination is one of the most important ways of fighting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the recommendations for vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding women are not consistent.

1 Nov 2021

Large U.S. study finds majority of mRNA COVID-19 side effects are mild and temporary

A new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, analyzed safety data from over 298 million mRNA COVID-19 vaccines administered in the first six months after the U.S. began its vaccination campaign.

1 Nov 2021

Neurological complications are higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than COVID vaccine, study finds

Research published in the journal Nature Medicine suggests a risk for neurological complications after the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. However, the likelihood of developing neurological complications remains far greater among people infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

31 Oct 2021

Areas with higher 1968 influenza pandemic mortality have lower COVID-19 deaths

A new study demonstrates the influence of prior infectious outbreaks in a large population on succeeding pandemic outcomes.

31 Oct 2021

covid 19 News and Research

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Can COVID-19 spread through water while swimming?

Curcumin, a bioactive component of turmeric, effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

SARS-CoV-2 introduction events in Québec, Canada

People across all ages experienced benefits from pandemic solitude

Identification of novel nanobodies to specifically target SARS-CoV-2 replication protein

BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness amongst Italian healthcare workers

Structural and molecular contributions to understanding antibody recognition of pathogenic viruses

Study finds inhaled microspheres reduce SARS-CoV-2 infective effectiveness

Factors predicting cognitive symptoms in long COVID

Study suggests increased pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations related to increased Delta variant incidence

Real-life SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant secondary attack rate on naval ship

The effect of mass vaccination on COVID-19 mortality in Israel

Alteration in gut microbiome may lead to hyperinflammation in severe COVID-19

Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant A.30 efficiently evades vaccine-induced immunity

Study shows COVID vaccination highly protective against death, especially for older age groups

Pregnant and breastfeeding women's perceptions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

Large U.S. study finds majority of mRNA COVID-19 side effects are mild and temporary

Neurological complications are higher with SARS-CoV-2 infection than COVID vaccine, study finds

Areas with higher 1968 influenza pandemic mortality have lower COVID-19 deaths

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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