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Whole-genome CRISPR activation for the identification of host factors controlling cellular interactions with SARS-CoV-2

Researchers found that LRRC15, a TLR-related cell surface receptor, blocked SARS-CoV-2 spike binding.

13 Feb 2023

How do cattle impact human vector-borne disease risk?

Scientists from the United States have conducted a systematic review to understand whether cattle increase the risk of contracting vector-borne diseases by humans. The review is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

12 Feb 2023

Study identifies a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' immune cells

Melbourne researchers have improved our understanding of how the immune system is regulated to prevent disease, identifying a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' (NK) immune cells.

10 Feb 2023

Smoking tobacco and vaping e-cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for severe COVID

New UCLA research suggests that smoking tobacco and vaping electronic cigarettes may increase healthy young people's risk for developing severe COVID illness.

10 Feb 2023

Rockefeller scientists describe the genetics of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

One of the most terrifying aspects of the COVID pandemic has been its unpredictably severe impact on some children.

10 Feb 2023

Longitudinal assessment of gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants

In a recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers comparatively assessed the gastrointestinal virome of mothers and infants.

10 Feb 2023

Era of ‘free’ covid vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Time is running out for free-to-consumer covid vaccines, at-home test kits, and even some treatments.

10 Feb 2023

New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

Viruses use the molecular repertoire of the host cell to replicate. Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn, together with Japanese researchers, want to exploit this for the treatment of influenza.

9 Feb 2023

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

9 Feb 2023

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

Researchers perform ontological and taxonomical analysis of human coronavirus hosts.

9 Feb 2023

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

The current study, published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, aimed to explore the possible phenotypic adaptation of the Zika virus to increase its transmissibility and virulence in the Americas.

9 Feb 2023

Study demonstrates antiviral effects of vinegar against SARS-CoV-2

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE demonstrates the effectiveness of acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, in inactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

9 Feb 2023

Heterologous inactivated virus/mRNA booster strongly augments response to BF.7, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1

Heterologous vaccination improves the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants.

9 Feb 2023

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

Researchers characterize the functional and binding antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 in postpartum women and their infected infants.

9 Feb 2023

3D architecture ofAedes aegypti’s chromosomes may offer clues on gene expression, regulation

When it comes to DNA, one pesky mosquito turns out to be a rebel among species.

9 Feb 2023

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

For people at high risk of contracting HIV, missing doses of their daily HIV prevention pills can have big consequences. In some cases, missing a pill can lead to lack of protection against the virus.

9 Feb 2023

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

If watching animals feast on human blood for 30-plus hours isn't your idea of fun, don't worry. The robot can do it.

9 Feb 2023

Inhalable powder could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion

Researchers have developed an inhalable powder that could protect lungs and airways from viral invasion by reinforcing the body's own mucosal layer.

9 Feb 2023

EGFR protein plays a decisive role in the penetration of hepatitis E virus into cells

A certain surface protein is crucial to allow the hepatitis E virus to enter cells. Medication can suppress it.

9 Feb 2023

Complete Genomics drops genome sequencing price to sub $100 at AGBT general meeting

Complete Genomics Inc., a global life science tools leader and subsidiary of MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (“MGI”), today launched new revolutionary products and prices at Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting.

From Complete Genomics 9 Feb 2023