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Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism whereby the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, can vary its mode of infection in human cells. Published in the journal eLife, a team from the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center found the virus can alternate between being highly infectious and avoiding detection by the immune system.

5 Dec 2023

Research shows how HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases

Coronaviruses are a global public health risk, with three highly infectious species, including SARS-CoV-2, emerging in the last 20 years.

5 Dec 2023

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

The safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of a mRNA-based vaccine.

5 Dec 2023

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

A group of authors critically evaluated and interpreted the evidence linking mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic changes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

5 Dec 2023

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading public health organizations are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot if they have not already done so.

4 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Study reveals that men infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant experience changes in brain structure, including reduced gray matter thickness and subcortical nuclear volume. These findings, based on MRI data and clinical symptoms, highlight the neurological impact of Omicron infection, contributing to our understanding of COVID-19's effects on the brain.

4 Dec 2023

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation.

4 Dec 2023

Financial investors hold leverage to mitigate emerging infectious disease risks

Many emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially zoonotic diseases such as ebola or new coronaviruses, emerge as the result of intensified human activities such as deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, and increased hunting and trading of wildlife.

4 Dec 2023

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 Dec 2023

American Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation

A recent report from the American Psychological Association reviewed the available psychological science research to explore and combat health misinformation.

4 Dec 2023

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

HIV PrEP requirement, duration, uptake, and usage among sexual health services (SHS) attendees in England.

4 Dec 2023

Fentanyl Identification On the Street and In the Lab

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New technique developed to rapidly detect genetic changes in malaria parasites

Scientists have developed a technique to rapidly and reliably detect genetic changes in malaria parasites in Ghana, using just a gaming laptop and portable MinION sequencer from Oxford Nanopore.

4 Dec 2023

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

The first case of a new strain of ‘swine flu’ has been detected in a human in the UK. The last swine flu pandemic killed 457 people in Britain alone. A leading testing expert says this strain looks to be very different but is urging Brits to take precautions.

4 Dec 2023

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

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Disease/Infection News

Research uncovers stealthy strategy of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Research shows how HIV drug could stop many coronavirus diseases

Novel mRNA vaccine GLB-COV2-043 shows high efficacy against COVID-19 variants in early trials

Researchers evaluate possible mitochondrial factors in Alzheimer's pathogenesis

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Financial investors hold leverage to mitigate emerging infectious disease risks

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

American Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

Fentanyl Identification On the Street and In the Lab

New technique developed to rapidly detect genetic changes in malaria parasites

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

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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