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Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Researchers discuss the association of SARS-CoV-2 with morbilliform skin rash and confirms viral circulation in September 2019.

30 Aug 2022

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Researchers assess the potential impact of the Langya virus, its current risk, and what measures might help to contain this virus.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers identify potential new pathway for treating a sporadic form of ALS

Researchers have published two papers describing how they identified a potential new pathway for treating a sporadic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

30 Aug 2022

COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis

In a new study, scientists showed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection provokes immunoglobulin A (IgA)-associated vasculitis (IgAV).

30 Aug 2022

Disrupting a virus’s genome packaging can halt replication, study finds

Like savvy international travelers, viruses know exactly how to pack. With the genetic instructions for the next generation folded just so, snuggled into a custom-made outer covering studded with cell-grabbing proteins, these tiny invaders quest for new digs on the reg.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers review sexual well-being during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Researchers conducted a scoping review on sexual well-being during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.

30 Aug 2022

Novel mechanism identified that SARS-CoV-2 uses to suppress antiviral responses to make the cell more permissive to infection

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 ORF-6 on innate immune signaling.

30 Aug 2022

UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

In new research, researchers explored the understanding and acceptance of public health messages about the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in the United Kingdom (UK).

30 Aug 2022

3 shots in 1: How microparticles could be used to deliver self-boosting vaccines

In this interview, we speak to Morteza Sarmadi from MIT about his labs latest research that developed microparticles able to deliver self-boosting vaccines.

30 Aug 2022

The first dose response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222

Researchers used culture and molecular assays to provide the first dose-response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222.

30 Aug 2022

Outlook towards Monkeypox vaccination in healthcare workers of France and Belgium

In a new study, researchers performed a cross-sectional study to evaluate the outlook of healthcare workers (HCWs) of France and Belgium towards Monkeypox virus (MPXV) vaccination.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers report the exceptional binding and neutralizing potency of an ACE2 decoy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers explored the activity of an ACE2 decoy against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

30 Aug 2022

Exploration of glycan shield structure of sarbecoviruses provides new insights into developing pan-coronavirus vaccines

A new study explored the glycan shield diversity of sarbecoviruses, furthering the knowledge for developing broad-range pan-coronavirus vaccines.

30 Aug 2022

Researchers find evidence of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers found proof of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Aug 2022

Risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19

Researchers investigated the clinical risk factors associated with adverse outcomes among COVID-19-infected women during pregnancy and postpartum.

30 Aug 2022

Study finds strong evidence for the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect human sperm in vitro

Researchers explored the molecular and cellular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Aug 2022

Men who have sex with men adopting protective measures against monkeypox virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published the results of a survey specific to monkeypox virus (MPV) infection associated with the American Men's Internet Survey (AMIS) in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

29 Aug 2022

Gay, and bisexual men changing sexual behavior to reduce risk of monkeypox

A study conducted by scientists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that reducing one-time sexual partnerships among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men can significantly reduce the transmission of the monkeypox virus.

29 Aug 2022

Monkeypox virus detected on household items

The CDC study describes how the monkeypox virus spreads on household surfaces.

29 Aug 2022

IBS discussed collaboration with NIAID and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

The Institute for Basic Science recently visited the National Institutes of Health and announced its collaboration with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the U.S., with the aims of increasing virus research capacity and ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

29 Aug 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Italian study finds SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples collected before December 2019

Does Langya virus pose a spillover threat?

Researchers identify potential new pathway for treating a sporadic form of ALS

COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis

Disrupting a virus’s genome packaging can halt replication, study finds

Researchers review sexual well-being during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Novel mechanism identified that SARS-CoV-2 uses to suppress antiviral responses to make the cell more permissive to infection

UK survey reveals outlook of the public towards health information circulating during the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

3 shots in 1: How microparticles could be used to deliver self-boosting vaccines

The first dose response for SARS-CoV-2 solution exposed to UV222

Outlook towards Monkeypox vaccination in healthcare workers of France and Belgium

Researchers report the exceptional binding and neutralizing potency of an ACE2 decoy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Exploration of glycan shield structure of sarbecoviruses provides new insights into developing pan-coronavirus vaccines

Researchers find evidence of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19

Study finds strong evidence for the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect human sperm in vitro

Men who have sex with men adopting protective measures against monkeypox virus

Gay, and bisexual men changing sexual behavior to reduce risk of monkeypox

Monkeypox virus detected on household items

IBS discussed collaboration with NIAID and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

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