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Researchers discover possible connection between harmful amyloid production and COVID-19 symptoms

In patients with serious and long-term COVID-19, disturbed blood coagulation has often been observed. Now, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have discovered that the body's immune system can affect the spike protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to the production of a misfolded spike protein called amyloid.

19 May 2022

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

New research from the University of Illinois suggests high levels of dietary cholesterol make mice sicker when infected with influenza. The study is the first to link cholesterol in the diet with exacerbation of a viral infection.

19 May 2022

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

Scientists discuss how SARS-CoV-2 utilizes myeloid cells to allow for the subsequent viral colonization in the lungs.

19 May 2022

Scientists investigate relevance of COVID-19 vaccine-mediated T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers showed the significance of T cell-based immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 variants exhibiting evasion to antibody-centric immunity.

19 May 2022

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

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19 May 2022

Preclinical study may pave the way toward prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries

The findings of a new pre-clinical study published in The Journal of Neuroscience are helping pave the way toward better understanding, prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries.

19 May 2022

The prevalence of rodent-borne zoonotic viruses in Europe among the small mammals inhabiting farming landscapes

In northwest Spain, scientists screened 526 wild small mammals for zoonotic viruses and identified several viruses, such as hantavirus, orthopoxvirus, and arenavirus.

19 May 2022

In-depth characterization of the BA.2 versus BA.1 variant

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers evaluated the pathogenicity and infectivity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.2 variant in hamsters and mice.

19 May 2022

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Scientists review the current research on how changes in diet can affect infection with SARS-CoV-2.

19 May 2022

Evaluating efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals in a mouse model

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers from Belgium evaluated the efficacy of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antiviral drugs in a severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mouse model.

18 May 2022

Study explores COVID-19's lingering impacts on survivors and local communities

A Japanese research team looking at COVID-19's lingering impacts on survivors and local communities found that having a mild case of COVID-19, smoking status, comorbidities, or your sex aren't significant predictors to tell if you are less likely to develop long-term symptoms but age is.

18 May 2022

STOP-COVID19 trial: Brensocatib did not improve clinical status of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Brensocatib did not improve the clinical status of patients hospitalized with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in the double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled STOP-COVID19 multicenter clinical trial, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

18 May 2022

Treatment with imatinib results in lower mortality rates for patients with severe COVID-19

Patients with severe COVID-19 who were given imatinib had lower mortality rates at 90-day follow-up, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

18 May 2022

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

Nearly 18 months after getting covid-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.

18 May 2022

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

A new study discusses the risk of COVID-19-related complications in pregnancy and the role of vaccination in reducing this risk.

17 May 2022

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in indoor environments

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection risk for indoor scenarios.

16 May 2022

Allergic asthma, allergies may be associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases

When most people think of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes likely come to mind.

16 May 2022

Early impact of SARS-CoV-2 on human lungs

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on human lung cells.

16 May 2022

Black adults with normal lung function found to have emphysema after race-based adjustments to spirometry

A significant percentage of Black men found to have normal lung function after race-based adjustments to spirometry were actually found to have emphysema on their computed tomography (CT) scans, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

15 May 2022

Super-antibody UT28K shows broad-spectrum activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A study, published online in the journal mAbs, describes a novel mAb, UT28K, that has promising broadly neutralizing activity against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

15 May 2022

Lungs News and Research

Researchers discover possible connection between harmful amyloid production and COVID-19 symptoms

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

Scientists investigate relevance of COVID-19 vaccine-mediated T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

Preclinical study may pave the way toward prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries

The prevalence of rodent-borne zoonotic viruses in Europe among the small mammals inhabiting farming landscapes

In-depth characterization of the BA.2 versus BA.1 variant

How does diet affect COVID-19?

Evaluating efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 antivirals in a mouse model

Study explores COVID-19's lingering impacts on survivors and local communities

STOP-COVID19 trial: Brensocatib did not improve clinical status of patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Treatment with imatinib results in lower mortality rates for patients with severe COVID-19

‘That’s just part of aging’: Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors

Study investigates COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy

Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in indoor environments

Allergic asthma, allergies may be associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Early impact of SARS-CoV-2 on human lungs

Black adults with normal lung function found to have emphysema after race-based adjustments to spirometry

Super-antibody UT28K shows broad-spectrum activity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

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