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Investigation of long-COVID in children with immunodeficiency

A new study focused on evaluating the prevalence of characteristic symptoms of Long COVID in immunodeficient and immunocompetent children.

23 May 2022

Study reports SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins downregulate MHC-I expression using distinct mechanisms

Researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 downregulates the expression of MHC class I molecules.

23 May 2022

The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Researchers designed an efficient vaccine design against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

23 May 2022

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

Researchers evaluated the diagnostic performance of a COVID-19 antigen test during the recent surge caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

23 May 2022

Study shows a strong negative association between BNT162b2 vaccination-induced S1 IgG concentration and age

Researchers assessed the impact of BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination on antibody acquisition.

23 May 2022

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

A new paper presents the results of a mouse study using the repurposed antibacterial drug clofoctol against this virus.

23 May 2022

Tiny shark-derived antibodies broadly neutralize most SARS-CoV-2 variants

Resarchers discuss the ability of shark-derived antibodies to protect against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2.

23 May 2022

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers evaluated the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and long COVID symptoms among adults residing in United Kingdom (UK) communities with positive COVID-19 history before vaccination.

23 May 2022

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of a delay in tracing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case contacts on health outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmissions, hospitalizations, and deaths in England.

23 May 2022

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccination in nursing and pregnant women.

23 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the neutralization evasion of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages.

22 May 2022

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers illustrated cardiac findings in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-recovered individuals more than a year after infection.

22 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

A recent study published in the journal Viruses reported that antibody titers against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could serve as a marker for the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 May 2022

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Researchers determine whether mutations in the Omicron NTD influence its potential to stimulate myeloid cells and enhance inflammatory cytokine release.

22 May 2022

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Researchers review current findings on how human coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 might cause GI symptoms.

22 May 2022

Exploring the possibility of whether surface ACE2 carried by extracellular vesicles can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers explored whether surface ACE2 carried by EVs can facilitate the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells.

20 May 2022

Important methodology for targeting conserved epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 and an immune-focused approach in pan-sarbeco and universal CoV vaccine design

A new study has focused on designing immunogens associated with the conserved region of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

20 May 2022

Study demonstrates that ATV006 is orally bioavailable and has potent efficacy against SARS-CoV-2

A new study has revealed that ATV006, which is a 5′-hydroxyl-isobutyryl prodrug, possesses extraordinary oral pharmaco-kinetic (PK) profiles in rats and cynomolgus monkeys and exhibited significant antiviral activity against ancestral SARS-COV-2 strain as well as VOCs.

20 May 2022

The link between androgens and COVID-19

A new paper examines the association between androgens and COVID-19, as revealed by the research carried out on this topic throughout the pandemic.

20 May 2022

Study explores if prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 increased sensitivity to a mitochondrial toxin known to induce parkinsonism

The authors of the current study looked at the potential for an increased risk of parkinsonism following a bout of SARS-CoV-2 infection through accepted post-viral mechanisms.

20 May 2022

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Investigation of long-COVID in children with immunodeficiency

Study reports SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins downregulate MHC-I expression using distinct mechanisms

The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

Study shows a strong negative association between BNT162b2 vaccination-induced S1 IgG concentration and age

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

Tiny shark-derived antibodies broadly neutralize most SARS-CoV-2 variants

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Exploring the possibility of whether surface ACE2 carried by extracellular vesicles can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection

Important methodology for targeting conserved epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 and an immune-focused approach in pan-sarbeco and universal CoV vaccine design

Study demonstrates that ATV006 is orally bioavailable and has potent efficacy against SARS-CoV-2

The link between androgens and COVID-19

Study explores if prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 increased sensitivity to a mitochondrial toxin known to induce parkinsonism

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

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

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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