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Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States mapped the trajectory of within-host evolution of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

24 Jun 2022

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Researchers created a special ultrathin sensor, spun from gold, that can be attached directly to the skin without irritation or discomfort. The sensor can measure different biomarkers or substances to perform on-body chemical analysis.

24 Jun 2022

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

The original SARS-CoV-2 viral strain that emerged in early 2020 was able to latch on to sugars known as sialic acids, found on the surface of human cells, an ability that later strains did not retain.

24 Jun 2022

Epstein-Barr virus can reactivate in long COVID

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, and Monogram Biosciences examined the connections between the post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation.

23 Jun 2022

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

A recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server identified numerous efficacious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies from convalescent SARS-CoV-2 patients.

23 Jun 2022

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

With the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ongoing, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, will continue a national study to evaluate the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy, and monitor immune response for mother and baby following vaccinations.

23 Jun 2022

Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Stanford Medicine's Clinical Virology Laboratory today launched a diagnostic test for the monkeypox virus that has been identified in 42 countries and several U.S. states, including California.

23 Jun 2022

Study analyzes the contagious capacity of a single drop of saliva

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has established that the two-meter safety distance may be reasonable for preventing Covid-19 infection.

23 Jun 2022

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

A team of scientists has recently highlighted the significance of gut microbiota alterations induced by SARS-CoV-2 in triggering post-COVID-19 symptoms.

23 Jun 2022

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Scientists have focused on studying the mutational frequency of SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics.

23 Jun 2022

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal and stomach cancers - some of the deadliest kinds of cancer - have high recurrence rates where the cancer comes back even after successful surgery or radiation treatment.

23 Jun 2022

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

Researchers investigated a highly variable region at residues 203 to 205 in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid (N) protein.

23 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 evades natural killer cell cytotoxic responses

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine revealed the mechanism via severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) escapes natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxic reactions.

22 Jun 2022

Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) monitored the airborne mass of speech-generated aerosols using an alternative experimental approach that addressed issues arising from nucleated condensation.

22 Jun 2022

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

In a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published on the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) website, researchers described cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in five to 15 days following Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir ) treatment.

22 Jun 2022

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

A new study analyzing the link between people's reduced movement and the spread of coronavirus in 2020 shows that in some countries, the virus spread more rapidly when people stayed at home.

22 Jun 2022

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

African governments must focus on investing in their surveillance systems and strengthening preparedness to curb the rapid spread of infectious diseases like monkeypox, experts have said.

22 Jun 2022

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Wearable activity trackers that monitor changes in skin temperature and heart and breathing rates, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), might be used to pick up COVID-19 infection days before symptoms start, suggests preliminary research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Jun 2022

Preclinical study unlocks the promise of CAR T-cell therapy for treatment of solid tumors

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified a molecular mechanism that in a preclinical study unlocked the promise of CAR T–cell therapy for treatment of solid tumors.

22 Jun 2022

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Scientists have described the clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who have been treated with JNK inhibitors together with standard of care.

22 Jun 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Mapping the trajectory of SARS-CoV-2 evolution inside the host

Ultrathin sensor helps measure different biomarkers to perform on-body chemical analysis

Scientists discover mechanism behind zoonotic transfer of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Epstein-Barr virus can reactivate in long COVID

Fragment crystallizable-altered COVID-19 antibodies efficacious across two animal models

Researchers continue a national study to evaluate COVID-19 vaccination safety pre-and post-delivery

Stanford Medicine launches a diagnostic test for monkeypox

Study analyzes the contagious capacity of a single drop of saliva

Study links post-COVID symptoms with alterations in gut microbiota

Scientists reveal mutational frequency in SARS-CoV-2 proteome based on structural characteristics

Listeria-based booster vaccine strategy offers improved protection against recurrent colorectal cancer

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein found to enhance replication and pathogenicity

SARS-CoV-2 evades natural killer cell cytotoxic responses

Speaking releases much more SARS-CoV-2 virus than breathing does

Paxlovid is shown to be effective in treating COVID-19

Study analyzing the link between people’s movement and coronavirus spread finds three groups of countries

Focus on good surveillance and control measures can help Africa to curb monkeypox

Wearable activity trackers combined with AI may aid in early identification of COVID-19

Preclinical study unlocks the promise of CAR T-cell therapy for treatment of solid tumors

Scientists evaluate JNK inhibitors in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

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Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

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