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Study finds unusual peak in RSV hospitalizations in late 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic posed an immense challenge on the health care industry in 2020 and 2021. While hospitals were inundated with COVID-19 cases, other illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) saw a decrease in hospital visits, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.

28 Mar 2023

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

Researchers assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on endogenous retroviruses of the LTR69 subfamily.

28 Mar 2023

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Researchers describe the pathological mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmune diseases.

28 Mar 2023

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Researchers use geospatial models based to predict the rural global areas of bushmeat activity.

28 Mar 2023

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Conventional tests can identify certain likely culprits by relying on chemical reactions, but some researchers want to swap chemistry for electrical changes sensed by nanomaterials.

28 Mar 2023

New molecule slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components

Researchers have designed a molecule that slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components – an enzyme called a protease that cuts off the immune system's communications and helps the virus replicate.

28 Mar 2023

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

Researchers assessed the impact of BCG vaccination on the protection provided by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

28 Mar 2023

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

Cancer that has spread to areas like the lungs can apply the brakes to a natural pathway that should recruit killer T cells directly to where it has metastasized, scientists report.

28 Mar 2023

Beethoven's cause of death revealed through DNA analysis of his hair

In a recent article published in the journal Current Biology, an international team of researchers sequenced the whole genome to high coverage from eight authenticated hair strands from Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most influential European classical music composers born in 1770. He died on March 27, 1827.

27 Mar 2023

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

In a recent article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers showed that a novel, lab-engineered monoclonal antibody (mAb), adintrevimab conferred up to 50% protection against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Furthermore, it demonstrated this exceptional efficacy in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–naïve individuals even at titers as low as 1:30.

27 Mar 2023

Epigenome reprogramming after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers performed a 3D evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 infected human cells.

27 Mar 2023

Estimating the risk of contact transmission of COVID-19 for indoor environments

While COVID-19 can be transmitted via contact with contaminated objects, most studies have focused on airborne droplet transmission.

27 Mar 2023

Developers of gene therapies can utilize FDA guidance to prepare ODD or RPDD applications

Providing an overview of the submissions process and examples of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applications for Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD), a new article can help developers of gene therapies for rare genetic diseases.

27 Mar 2023

More positive relationship experiences lead to better physiological functioning in daily life

Social relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the way your body functions.

27 Mar 2023

Myeloid cells can harbor HIV in people taking antiretroviral therapy

A subset of white blood cells, known as myeloid cells, can harbor HIV in people who have been virally suppressed for years on antiretroviral therapy, according to findings from a small study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

27 Mar 2023

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

A team of researchers led by Keele University - comprising psychologists, GPs, and nurses - are leading a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to help physically disabled women and people with a cervix gain better access to cervical screening, in a bid to reduce cervical cancer.

27 Mar 2023

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Study finds unusual peak in RSV hospitalizations in late 2021

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

New nanomaterials-based sensor detects flu and COVID-19 in just 10 seconds

New molecule slows the effects of one of SARS-CoV-2's more dangerous components

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

Newly found strategy used by metastasized tumors may explain why some promising immunotherapies fail

Beethoven's cause of death revealed through DNA analysis of his hair

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

Epigenome reprogramming after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Estimating the risk of contact transmission of COVID-19 for indoor environments

Developers of gene therapies can utilize FDA guidance to prepare ODD or RPDD applications

More positive relationship experiences lead to better physiological functioning in daily life

Myeloid cells can harbor HIV in people taking antiretroviral therapy

New study aims to help physically disabled people gain better access to cervical screening

Monocytes may be a stable reservoir of HIV in patients taking antiretroviral therapy

Researchers isolate an IgM exhibiting ultrapotent neutralization from a Zika virus-infected pregnant woman

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Antibodies produced by newly developed mRNA vaccines are transferred from pregnant rabbits to offspring

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Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

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Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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