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In our rapidly changing world, parasites and vectors thrive

Recently, researchers reviewed the incidence and management of emerging parasites and vectors associated with human and veterinary organisms.

20 Nov 2022

Unusual Zika virus-specific antibody exhibits ultrapotent neutralization

An unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika virus and renders the virus infection undetectable in preclinical models has been identified by a team led by Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and National Institutes of Health (NIH) investigators.

20 Nov 2022

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a virtual press conference on global health emergencies on November 16, 2022. Margaret Harris hosted the conference at WHO Headquarters in Geneva. In addition, a broad panel of technical experts was present online and offline for discussion.

20 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

Researchers examine pathogen or host genetic risk factors for RSV infection, as well as whether certain viral variants are associated with prolonged infection.

20 Nov 2022

New AI blood testing technology detects more than 80% of liver cancers

A novel artificial intelligence blood testing technology developed and used by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers to successfully detect lung cancer in a 2021 study has now detected more than 80% of liver cancers in a new study of 724 people.

20 Nov 2022

Human case of swine-origin influenza A virus detected in Denmark, according to CDC study

Researchers detected a swine influenza A virus (IAV)-infected patient in routine surveillance at the National Influenza Center in Denmark. The detected influenza variant appeared distinct from any variant found previously in Denmark.

18 Nov 2022

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

Researchers performed bat sarbecovirus isolation experiments using Rhinolophus cornutus bats from several regions in Japan that were phylogenetically situated in the same cluster of viruses related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

18 Nov 2022

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identified β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) as a safe and cost-effective drug against SARS-CoV-2 with a broad spectrum of activity.

18 Nov 2022

Bombali ebolavirus has been detected among bats in Mozambique

Researchers reported on the detection of Bombali virus (BOMV, of the ebolavirus genus) ribonucleic acid (RNA) among three free-tailed Mops condylurus (Molossidae) bat species in Mozambique.

18 Nov 2022

Exploring the effect of herd immunity on monkeypox outbreak sizes

Researchers illustrated the baseline trajectory of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) epidemic anticipated under the sole effect of infection-derived or herd immunity.

18 Nov 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr Javier Yugueros-Marcos, Head of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Veterinary Products Department at the World Organisation for Animal Health, about how the world can work together to promote the sustainable and responsible use of antimicrobials.

18 Nov 2022

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

An article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition journal provides an overview of the role of gut microbiota in shaping the host immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Nov 2022

Bispecific antibodies neutralize Sarbecoviruses with increased breadth and potency

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed bispecific antibodies (bsAbs), neutralizing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants.

17 Nov 2022

WHO releases new data on worldwide influenza activity

The latest WHO report updated up to 30 October 2022 has data categorized by influenza transmission zones, i.e., countries/regions with similar influenza transmission patterns.

17 Nov 2022

Study describes distinct pattern of ongoing respiratory syncytial virus transmission in the Netherlands after the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) transmission after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the Netherlands.

17 Nov 2022

Protection afforded by SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection when Omicron BA.5 was the dominating subvariant in Scania county, Sweden

Researchers from Sweden conducted a cohort study to evaluate the protection granted by previous SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant infections against reinfections among individuals vaccinated between June and August 2022.

17 Nov 2022

Study concludes monkeypox virus is readily detected by qPCR using three clinically validated assays

Researchers validated monkeypox virus (MPXV) quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays.

17 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

Researchers explored the efficiency of a macrocyclic peptide in inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels, IFN-1, ISGs, and NF-κB gene responses within the respiratory tract of mild and severe COVID-19 patients

Researchers characterized the expression of IFN-1 and IFN-2, ISGs, and NF-κB in the upper respiratory tracts of patients with mild and severe COVID-19, to understand innate immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infections.

17 Nov 2022

When is it best to use dose-sparing vaccination strategies for monkeypox to protect more people?

Researchers evaluated dose-sparing strategies for monkeypox (MPX) vaccination using mathematical modeling.

17 Nov 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

In our rapidly changing world, parasites and vectors thrive

Unusual Zika virus-specific antibody exhibits ultrapotent neutralization

Preparing for epidemics now and in the future

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

New AI blood testing technology detects more than 80% of liver cancers

Human case of swine-origin influenza A virus detected in Denmark, according to CDC study

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Bombali ebolavirus has been detected among bats in Mozambique

Exploring the effect of herd immunity on monkeypox outbreak sizes

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Bispecific antibodies neutralize Sarbecoviruses with increased breadth and potency

WHO releases new data on worldwide influenza activity

Study describes distinct pattern of ongoing respiratory syncytial virus transmission in the Netherlands after the COVID-19 pandemic

Protection afforded by SARS-CoV-2 infection against reinfection when Omicron BA.5 was the dominating subvariant in Scania county, Sweden

Study concludes monkeypox virus is readily detected by qPCR using three clinically validated assays

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

SARS-CoV-2 RNA levels, IFN-1, ISGs, and NF-κB gene responses within the respiratory tract of mild and severe COVID-19 patients

When is it best to use dose-sparing vaccination strategies for monkeypox to protect more people?

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