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Study reveals sex-dimorphic immune imprints and in vivo functional impacts of mild COVID-19

Researchers used a systems immunology approach to analyze the immune states of healthy and non-obese subjects who recovered from mild COVID-19 and compared them with age- and sex-matched COVID-19-naive controls.

24 Feb 2022

Immune responses in patients with varying degrees of SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent research article published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers looked at immunological responses in relation to established risk factors for serious illness. This prospective cohort study reports on long-lasting SARS-CoV-2 specific antibody and T-cellular immune responses six months after infection in rt-PCR confirmed cases of different illness severity (community and hospitalized patients).

24 Feb 2022

Study shows BCG vaccine provides no protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and hamsters

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of the BCG vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infections using three animal models.

23 Feb 2022

hAELVi cell infection model mimics SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in lower respiratory tract of humans

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, which is under consideration at Scientific Reports, a team of researchers developed a novel human Alveolar Epithelial Lentivirus immortalized (hAELVi) cell infection model to estimate the replication potential of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and other respiratory viruses in the lower respiratory tract of humans.

23 Feb 2022

Low-cost, non-invasive device uses light and saliva to quickly test Covid-19 patients

A team of researchers from ICFO and IrsiCaixa report on the development of a low-cost, portable, non-invasive device that uses light and saliva to test Covid-19 patients in less than 30 min.

22 Feb 2022

Poor sleep increases severity of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19

A new study explores the risk of respiratory infection with poor sleep in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Feb 2022

Breath tests can help detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Traces of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can be detected in microscopically small fluid droplets exhaled during a very short time span.

22 Feb 2022

High BMI in upper teens linked to elevated risk for severe COVID-19

Men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens had an elevated risk of severe COVID-19, requiring hospitalization, later in life, University of Gothenburg researchers show in a register study.

22 Feb 2022

Assessing the transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A new study investigated and compared the transmissibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 variants of concern.

22 Feb 2022

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

Researchers examined how an interplay of host and microbial factors weakened immunity leading to secondary infections in COVID-19-infected individuals.

22 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

The current study examined the incidence of COVID-19 in children with ARI relative to other respiratory viruses during the second and third waves.

22 Feb 2022

An abundance of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses in hunted wild animals traded in China

New research published in the journal Cell assesses the viromes of 18 different species of game animals across China to predict potential pathogens similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could infect human populations.

22 Feb 2022

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Study reveals sex-dimorphic immune imprints and in vivo functional impacts of mild COVID-19

Immune responses in patients with varying degrees of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study shows BCG vaccine provides no protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and hamsters

hAELVi cell infection model mimics SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in lower respiratory tract of humans

Low-cost, non-invasive device uses light and saliva to quickly test Covid-19 patients

Poor sleep increases severity of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19

Breath tests can help detect traces of SARS-CoV-2 virus

High BMI in upper teens linked to elevated risk for severe COVID-19

Assessing the transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Lung microbiome alterations and secondary-infections in lethal COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 occurrence compared with other respiratory viruses in children with acute respiratory infections

An abundance of SARS-CoV-2-like viruses in hunted wild animals traded in China

Global SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence distribution in early COVID-19

Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of picolinic acid against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A virus

Monitoring rise of SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater using genome sequencing

Comparing the genomic landscapes of SARS-CoV-2 isolated from animal species relative to that in humans

New combination of antiviral drugs fails to improve outcomes in hospitalized patients with influenza

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

Vaccination likely to be more protective against SARS-CoV-2 viral variants than natural infection

First cases of co-infection with Delta and Omicron identified during local co-circulation of both SARS-CoV-2 lineages

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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