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A knowledgebase of currently known categorized COVID-19 severity variants

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed human genome variants related to the susceptibility and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

10 Nov 2022

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers evaluated non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation [tVNS] as a treatment for long COVID-related chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

10 Nov 2022

How long COVID is defined and measured affects prevalence estimation

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the prevalence of long coronavirus disease (COVID) symptoms, functional disabilities, symptoms, and pathological alterations among adults and children ≥12 weeks post-acute COVID 2019 (COVID-19).

10 Nov 2022

IVI and Lemonex sign MOU to join forces on vaccine development

The International Vaccine Institute announced on November 10 it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lemonex, a company specializing in RNA gene therapy development, and agreed to seek cooperation in research and development.

10 Nov 2022

People of all age groups are at risk of post-COVID-19 syndrome, study says

Following COVID-19 infection, there is significant new onset morbidity in children, adolescents and adults across 13 distinct diagnosis and symptom complexes, according to a new study publishing November 10th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine by Martin Roessler of Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, and colleagues.

10 Nov 2022

Global SARS-CoV-2 infection rates likely to be higher than previously reported

Serosurveillance provides estimates of antibody levels against infectious diseases and is considered the gold standard for measuring population immunity due to past infection or vaccination.

10 Nov 2022

The roles of innate and adaptive immunity in Alzheimer’s disease development and progression

Researchers reviewed research advancements showing the significant role both innate and adaptive immune systems play in the pathological course of Alzheimer’s disease.

10 Nov 2022

Repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections increase risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organs

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost three years ago, scientists have learned that an initial infection can lead to short- and long-term health risks affecting nearly every organ system in the body.

10 Nov 2022

People living with HIV found to have a significantly delayed internal body clock

People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to new findings reported by researchers from universities in South Africa and the UK.

10 Nov 2022

How did alcohol consumption change during the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Wisconsin?

Researchers evaluated the patterns of alcohol use at three different time points during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Wisconsin.

10 Nov 2022

Irish Government funds tripartite collaboration to explore the role of vitamin D in bovine TB

The Irish Government has funded a tripartite collaboration to investigate the role of vitamin D in bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

10 Nov 2022

Researchers demonstrate that neutralizing antibody titers wane over time in ChAdOx1, BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccinees

Researchers investigated the neutralization antibody titers and the efficacy of the humoral and cellular immunities in individuals vaccinated with three COVID-19 vaccines.

10 Nov 2022

The comparative risk of myocarditis, pericarditis, and myopericarditis between BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 second doses

Researchers assessed the risk of myocarditis or pericarditis after the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine second doses.

10 Nov 2022

The spectrum of SARS-CoV-2–related neurologic involvement among children and adolescents in 2021

Researchers explored the distribution of severe neurologic involvement in SARS-CoV-2 pediatric patients.

10 Nov 2022

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog, and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis symptoms associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID)

9 Nov 2022

Empty lipid nanoparticles trigger maturation and activation of antigen-presenting cells

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server and under review at the Nature Portfolio journal, researchers reported activation and maturation of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) by lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).

9 Nov 2022

Coronavirus exposure reduction strategies in aircraft cabins involving vacant middle seats and masks

In a recent study published in the journal Engineering Reports, researchers evaluated the reduction in exposure to airborne viruses in aircraft cabins when mitigation measures such as mask-wearing and leaving the middle seat vacant were adopted to understand strategies to limit the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during air travel.

9 Nov 2022

Study highlights major disparities in geographical access to COVID-19 "Test to Treat" sites

A new study from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and the University of Pittsburgh, finds that COVID-19 "Test to Treat" sites -; clinical centers launched based on a federal initiative to provide free testing, diagnosis, and immediate access to COVID-19 antiviral treatment with Paxlovid -; may not be accessible to those who need it most.

9 Nov 2022

Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain

More profoundly than previously believed, the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, can impact the brain for months after infection.

9 Nov 2022

Study links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death

The results of a new study depicted that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption precipitated premature deaths in Brazil.

9 Nov 2022

Disease/Infection News

A knowledgebase of currently known categorized COVID-19 severity variants

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

How long COVID is defined and measured affects prevalence estimation

IVI and Lemonex sign MOU to join forces on vaccine development

People of all age groups are at risk of post-COVID-19 syndrome, study says

Global SARS-CoV-2 infection rates likely to be higher than previously reported

The roles of innate and adaptive immunity in Alzheimer’s disease development and progression

Repeat SARS-CoV-2 infections increase risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organs

People living with HIV found to have a significantly delayed internal body clock

How did alcohol consumption change during the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Wisconsin?

Irish Government funds tripartite collaboration to explore the role of vitamin D in bovine TB

Researchers demonstrate that neutralizing antibody titers wane over time in ChAdOx1, BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccinees

The comparative risk of myocarditis, pericarditis, and myopericarditis between BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 second doses

The spectrum of SARS-CoV-2–related neurologic involvement among children and adolescents in 2021

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

Empty lipid nanoparticles trigger maturation and activation of antigen-presenting cells

Coronavirus exposure reduction strategies in aircraft cabins involving vacant middle seats and masks

Study highlights major disparities in geographical access to COVID-19 "Test to Treat" sites

Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the brain

Study links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death

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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