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Medication and mutations: molnupiravir's impact on SARS-CoV-2 genomes

Researchers discovered molnupiravir-associated mutational signatures in SARS-CoV-2 genomes.

27 Sep 2023

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

Researchers designed a cross-sectional study to investigate the biological underpinnings of “Long COVID”, the post-acute infection syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2.

27 Sep 2023

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The use of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.

27 Sep 2023

Could baseline gut microbiota predict the immune responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccines?

Researchers characterized the gut microbiota composition associated with the durability of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity.

27 Sep 2023

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

A research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.

26 Sep 2023

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched the first iteration of its new dashboard, which will serve as a centralized source for infectious disease and outbreak data this winter, making it publicly available in a timely and transparent way.

26 Sep 2023

New blood test for sepsis could save lives and money

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection causes a chain reaction throughout the body that can lead to the failure of multiple organs in rapid succession.

26 Sep 2023

Researchers discover how Zika virus persists in the placenta

Before SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there was the Zika virus epidemic, lasting from 2015 to 2016. The Zika virus can cause serious birth defects and abnormalities.

26 Sep 2023

New material more efficient at capturing coronavirus proteins with minimal impact on breathability

A research team at the University of Liverpool has developed a new material that captures coronavirus particles and could transform the efficiency of face masks and other filter equipment to stop the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

26 Sep 2023

Smart capsules: the future of gut health diagnosis and monitoring?

Researchers discussed using smart and robotic capsules for sampling and sensing the gut.

26 Sep 2023

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

Next-generation antimicrobial agents (NGAs) as a potential alternative to standard antibiotics

26 Sep 2023

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events among individuals with insomnia.

26 Sep 2023

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

Researchers evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of secondary school children in the UK.

26 Sep 2023

How does long covid impact the school experiences of children and young people?

The impact of long covid on school experiences.

26 Sep 2023

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

The largest-ever spatiotemporal monitoring of chemicals/contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in London waterways.

26 Sep 2023

Monkeypox mimics smallpox vaccine's immune response, new study reveals

The study in Nature Communications reveals that MPOX infection triggers an anti-viral antibody response akin to that from smallpox vaccination. Utilizing a comprehensive array of ELISAs, scientists found a high level of specificity and sensitivity in detecting antibodies against both MPOX and smallpox, offering a new, accurate way to measure immune responses.

26 Sep 2023

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Researchers in the U.K. find that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 face a higher medium-term risk of multiorgan abnormalities, revealed through multiorgan MRI scans. The study emphasizes the urgency for comprehensive post-hospitalization care, as these abnormalities are associated with persistent mental and physical health impairments.

25 Sep 2023

Intranasal vaccine shows promise against COVID variants in hamsters

Intranasal mRNA-LNP vaccines show promise in Syrian golden hamsters, effectively reducing SARS-CoV-2 viral loads and lung pathology. The study suggests potential efficacy against new variants, setting the stage for future research in human applications.

25 Sep 2023

Antibiotics can sometimes benefit bacteria

Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria – that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria, helping them live longer.

25 Sep 2023

Research uncovers a link between antiviral drug for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Liverpool, the University of Cape Town and UKHSA have uncovered a link between an antiviral drug for COVID-19 infections called molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

25 Sep 2023

Disease/Infection News

Medication and mutations: molnupiravir's impact on SARS-CoV-2 genomes

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Could baseline gut microbiota predict the immune responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccines?

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

UKHSA launches centralized source for infectious disease data

New blood test for sepsis could save lives and money

Researchers discover how Zika virus persists in the placenta

New material more efficient at capturing coronavirus proteins with minimal impact on breathability

Smart capsules: the future of gut health diagnosis and monitoring?

Could next-generation antimicrobial agents act as an alternative to standard antibiotics?

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental well-being of UK secondary school students

How does long covid impact the school experiences of children and young people?

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

Monkeypox mimics smallpox vaccine's immune response, new study reveals

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face triple the risk of multiorgan damage, study reveals

Intranasal vaccine shows promise against COVID variants in hamsters

Antibiotics can sometimes benefit bacteria

Research uncovers a link between antiviral drug for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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