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Neanderthal gene variant increases risk of severe COVID-19

Researchers in Germany have conducted a study showing that between 2 and 8% of people in Eurasia carry a genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals that significantly increases the risk of becoming critically ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

15 Dec 2020

AI-based study of social media maps SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy across the US

Researchers from the University of Rochester, USA, has produced an AI-based study that analyzes the social media platform Twitter to gauge public opinions in the US surrounding SARS-CoV-2 vaccines to shed greater light on this issue.

15 Dec 2020

Could wastewater surveillance help track SARS-COV-2 community outbreaks?

A team of US-based researchers recently conducted an illuminating study that explores this method and its potential uses. In doing so, they have underscored the potential utility of wastewater surveillance in managing SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks.

15 Dec 2020

Telemedicine needed to diagnose and treat swallowing difficulties in COVID-19 patients, say physicians

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, have caused health care providers to change how they treat patients.

15 Dec 2020

Resistance training and peanut protein supplementation positively affect muscle health in older adults

Declines in muscle mass and strength can begin in early adulthood, unnoticeable at first, and eventually progress until functionality, endurance, and general health may be compromised.

15 Dec 2020

Non-contact IR thermometers fail for COVID-19 temperature screening, say physicians

While a fever is one of the most common symptoms for people who get sick with COVID-19, taking one's temperature is a poor means of screening who is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the disease, and more importantly, who might be contagious.

15 Dec 2020

FDA issues emergency use authorization for first fully at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic test

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19.

15 Dec 2020

Researchers use HACCP framework to assess COVID-19 transmission risks in universities

Using the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) framework, researchers assessed the risk and mitigation strategies for universities with students returning to campus. The methodology allowed a rapid response to curb disease transmission with continuing education.

15 Dec 2020

Structural inequalities in Brazil linked to higher COVID-19-related mortality in low-income areas

A team of researchers aimed to determine the differential health effects of COVID-19 on disadvantaged population groups. They found that low-income and Black and Pardo communities in the country are more likely to die from COVID-19.

15 Dec 2020

Flavobac™ Cold & Flu Guard provides a natural barrier against bacteria and viruses

Flavobac Cold & Flu Guard, developed by leading preventative dentistry provider Oraldent, is a completely natural oral and nasal barrier against bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza.

15 Dec 2020

Environmental monitoring shows SARS-CoV-2 contamination of surfaces in food plants

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has presented new challenges to food manufacturers.

15 Dec 2020

Pediatricians want kids to be part of COVID vaccine trials

If clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines aren't expanded soon to include children, it's unlikely that even kids in their teens will be vaccinated in time for the next school year.

15 Dec 2020

SIMON – The Machine Learning Platform Paving the Future of Vaccine Development

A machine learning algorithm developed by the Oxford Vaccine Group promises more effective vaccine development for several diseases, including COVID-19.

15 Dec 2020

UK government declares identification of a “new variant” of coronavirus

The UK government has released a statement that a “new variant” of coronavirus that could be causing a faster spread of the virus has been identified.

15 Dec 2020

EUROIMMUN receives CE mark for new PCR test to differentiate between COVID-19 and flu

EUROIMMUN today announced the launch of the CE marked EURORealTime SARS-CoV-2/Influenza A/B for direct detection of viruses.

From Revvity 15 Dec 2020

SLS and Eppendorf to supply ultra-low temperature freezers for UK COVID-19 vaccines

Scientific Laboratory Supplies and Eppendorf have been chosen to provide ultra-low temperature freezers for the country’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

15 Dec 2020

DFG establishes “COVID-19 Focus Funding” to address questions on coronavirus pandemic

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has made its first decisions in the new COVID-19 Focus Funding instrument. These decisions will enable 33 projects to immediately begin research on immunity, host susceptibility and pathomechanisms of infection with SARS-CoV-2.

15 Dec 2020

SARS News and Research

Neanderthal gene variant increases risk of severe COVID-19

AI-based study of social media maps SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy across the US

Could wastewater surveillance help track SARS-COV-2 community outbreaks?

Telemedicine needed to diagnose and treat swallowing difficulties in COVID-19 patients, say physicians

Resistance training and peanut protein supplementation positively affect muscle health in older adults

Non-contact IR thermometers fail for COVID-19 temperature screening, say physicians

FDA issues emergency use authorization for first fully at-home OTC COVID-19 diagnostic test

Researchers use HACCP framework to assess COVID-19 transmission risks in universities

Structural inequalities in Brazil linked to higher COVID-19-related mortality in low-income areas

Flavobac™ Cold & Flu Guard provides a natural barrier against bacteria and viruses

Environmental monitoring shows SARS-CoV-2 contamination of surfaces in food plants

Pediatricians want kids to be part of COVID vaccine trials

SIMON – The Machine Learning Platform Paving the Future of Vaccine Development

UK government declares identification of a “new variant” of coronavirus

EUROIMMUN receives CE mark for new PCR test to differentiate between COVID-19 and flu

SLS and Eppendorf to supply ultra-low temperature freezers for UK COVID-19 vaccines

DFG establishes “COVID-19 Focus Funding” to address questions on coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 vaccine shows the long-term value of curiosity-driven basic research

Study reveals onchocerciasis can be eliminated by adapting new measures and tools

World Health Organization issues notice for in vitro diagnostics users

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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