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Study investigates stress granule formation during infection with the human common cold coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers analyzed the inhibition of stress granules formation in cells infected by the human common cold coronavirus HCOV-OC43 and SARS-CoV-2.

5 May 2022

Study identifies two new Omicron lineages associated with a resurgence in infections in South Africa

Researchers assessed the emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa.

5 May 2022

Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

In a recent study published in Diabetes, researchers assessed the direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human pancreatic islets.

5 May 2022

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

In a recent study under review in the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (SP) in the thrombi (or blood clots).

5 May 2022

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers tested the safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prototype messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 versus a variant vaccine and a bivalent vaccine formulation.

5 May 2022

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

A recent paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the stem-loop 2 motif (s2m) was substantial for astroviruses but unnecessary for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the latest severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages evade immunity imparted by the prior subvariants.

5 May 2022

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, examined the cases of three individuals who received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir antiviral therapy at different stages following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

4 May 2022

Study explores long COVID in adults

A new study reviewed post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome (PACS) in the adult population.

4 May 2022

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

Scientists have discussed the possibilities of developing oral replicon-based mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

4 May 2022

The war against COVID-19: reinfection, vaccines, and herd immunity

A communication published in the journal Epidemiologia aimed to answer several questions concerning neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, herd immunity, and COVID-19 vaccines.

4 May 2022

Evaluating a third SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in anti-CD20-treated patients

In a new study, researchers assessed the efficacy of a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in anti-CD20 antibody-treated individuals.

4 May 2022

The sensitivity of Omicron subvariants to therapeutic monoclonal antibodies

A new study evaluates the sensitivity of the new Omicron subvariants (BA.2.11, BA.2.12.1, and BA.4/5) to eight therapeutic mAbs

4 May 2022

Phase 2 clinical trial of COVID-19 convalescent plasma with high antibody titers

Researchers determined the threshold neutralizing antibody titer for effective COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy.

4 May 2022

The extent to which COVID-19 vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy are associated with levels of online vaccine misinformation

A new study has determined the link between vaccine hesitancy, vaccination rates, and online misinformation across the US.

4 May 2022

Evaluating immune protection after third and fourth doses of homologous and heterologous SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among kidney transplant recipients

Researchers evaluated the immune responses after the third and fourth doses of homologous and heterologous mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 in kidney transplant recipients.

4 May 2022

The effectiveness of shielding strategies for COVID-19

Researchers have used a mathematical model to assess if shielding the most vulnerable group while allowing infection to transmit through low-risk groups is an effective policy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic

4 May 2022

High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

The current study aims to use sophisticated machine learning models that stratify patient data by age group to predict disease progression in almost 7,000 patients studied in community hospital settings.

4 May 2022

How protection due to vaccination or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection varies for the population of the Czech Republic

The current study aimed to understand how far this reduced vaccine efficacy and the protection conferred by prior infection in terms of Omicron infection, hospitalization, and oxygen supplementation.

4 May 2022

Injectable hydrogels for single-dose COVID-19 vaccination

Several coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines require multiple doses for long-lasting immunity. However, a new study published in the journal Biomacromolecules has developed a promising single-dose vaccine platform using an injectable hydrogel containing an epitope-labeled plant virus, Cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV).

4 May 2022

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Latest Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News and Research

Study investigates stress granule formation during infection with the human common cold coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2

Study identifies two new Omicron lineages associated with a resurgence in infections in South Africa

Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

Study explores long COVID in adults

Bacteria-mediated oral delivery of viral replicon-based mRNA vaccines

The war against COVID-19: reinfection, vaccines, and herd immunity

Evaluating a third SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in anti-CD20-treated patients

The sensitivity of Omicron subvariants to therapeutic monoclonal antibodies

Phase 2 clinical trial of COVID-19 convalescent plasma with high antibody titers

The extent to which COVID-19 vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy are associated with levels of online vaccine misinformation

Evaluating immune protection after third and fourth doses of homologous and heterologous SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among kidney transplant recipients

The effectiveness of shielding strategies for COVID-19

High-performing age-stratified machine-learning models for the prediction of the severity of COVID-19 progression

How protection due to vaccination or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection varies for the population of the Czech Republic

Injectable hydrogels for single-dose COVID-19 vaccination

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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

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