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The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants during slow and fast epidemics

Researchers discuss an analytical framework to investigate the contribution of the transmissibility advantage SARS-CoV-2 variants.

14 Dec 2021

Study finds prior infection boosts antibody responses after a single COVID-19 vaccination

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the antibody response in previously infected individuals after a single dose of several COVID-19 vaccines.

14 Dec 2021

Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers directly compare the diagnostic sensitivity of self-collected samples.

14 Dec 2021

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

A recent study recently demonstrates the endosomal transport of nanoparticle-based formulations for the effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics.

14 Dec 2021

Correlation between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19

A new study investigates the genetic overlap between COVID-19 and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to identify possible shared biological mechanisms.

14 Dec 2021

Researchers tease out the differences between sense of smell distortions related to COVID-19

Sudden smell and taste loss has become a well-known symptom of COVID-19. However, some people have also woken up to discover that their usual beloved coffee odor has been distorted and now smells like garbage or rotting meat, a condition known as parosmia.

14 Dec 2021

Nanotrap particles can improve current sequencing workflows of SARS-CoV-2

New research uses an affinity-based magnetic hydrogel particle enrichment technology (Nanotrap particle enrichment technology) that can concentrate viral particles, leading to improved detection of many viral agents including SARS-CoV-2

14 Dec 2021

HM Treasury announces additional funding for devolved administrations to tackle Covid-19

While the devolved administrations are well-funded to continue their response to Covid-19, and have their own reserves and contingency funds, any additional in-year Barnett funding will not be confirmed until early 2022 through the Supplementary Estimates process.

14 Dec 2021

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 compared to other human coronaviruses in children

Researchers observed that symptom presentation of SARS-CoV-2 infections at the community level was very similar to that of endemic human coronavirus infections.

14 Dec 2021

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangerous recurrent C. difficile infections – and suggests a way to improve patient outcomes.

14 Dec 2021

Dynamics and relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the US

Findings of a new study reveal that the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variants could help tackle local and regional epidemics.

14 Dec 2021

Timing of exposure critical for SARS-CoV-2 transmission according to animal study

In a new study, the researchers assessed the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in golden Syrian hamsters to get a perspective on spatio-temporal conditions impacting the transmission efficiency of SARS-CoV-2 through the air.

14 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

In a new study, researchers compared the serum levels of bioactive lipids in a cohort of 50 in-patients who had confirmed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection with that of a control group.

14 Dec 2021

Vaccinated seropositive individuals are able to induce high anti-spike SIgA responses

Results of a new study show that the induction of anti-SARSCoV-2 spike saliva SIgA antibodies after vaccination is independent of the gender or type of vaccine received.

14 Dec 2021

Changes in trajectory of long COVID symptoms before vaccination

A new preprint describes the results of a study examining this aspect of the disease.

14 Dec 2021

Assay for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike reactive T and B cells

An interesting new paper presents a new assay for B and T lymphocytes in individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2.

14 Dec 2021

Evaluating the exclusion of unvaccinated people in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission

New study results suggest that the numbers needed to exclude model and baseline infection risk could be key indicators of the drawbacks and benefits of vaccine mandates and vaccine passports.

14 Dec 2021

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in children compared to adults

The current study aimed to explore the rate and risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections in children.

14 Dec 2021

New mRNA vaccine platform provides stronger protection against SARS-CoV-2 delta variant

A group of researchers from various institutions developed a nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine that encodes the SARS-CoV-2 N protein (mRNA-N) and is formulated in lipid nanoparticles for this investigation (LNP).

14 Dec 2021

Machine learning method for determining impact of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 RBD on binding and antibody escape

Deep mutational learning (DML) is a technique developed by researchers from multiple institutions that combines experimental yeast display screening of RBD mutagenesis libraries with deep sequencing and machine learning.

14 Dec 2021

Disease/Infection News

The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants during slow and fast epidemics

Study finds prior infection boosts antibody responses after a single COVID-19 vaccination

Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

Correlation between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and COVID-19

Researchers tease out the differences between sense of smell distortions related to COVID-19

Nanotrap particles can improve current sequencing workflows of SARS-CoV-2

HM Treasury announces additional funding for devolved administrations to tackle Covid-19

Severity of SARS-CoV-2 compared to other human coronaviruses in children

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

Dynamics and relative transmission rates of SARS-CoV-2 variants in the US

Timing of exposure critical for SARS-CoV-2 transmission according to animal study

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

Vaccinated seropositive individuals are able to induce high anti-spike SIgA responses

Changes in trajectory of long COVID symptoms before vaccination

Assay for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike reactive T and B cells

Evaluating the exclusion of unvaccinated people in the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in children compared to adults

New mRNA vaccine platform provides stronger protection against SARS-CoV-2 delta variant

Machine learning method for determining impact of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 RBD on binding and antibody escape

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