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New funding boost to combat antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics have saved countless lives since they were introduced in the 1940s, curing infections and making procedures like chemotherapy and surgeries safer. But their effectiveness is waning.

19 May 2022

L452R mutation a key player in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers analyzed the characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5, and BA.2.12.1.

19 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 zoonotic transmission prediction using ACE2 receptor variation is limited

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the University of Glasgow assessed the variation in angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) host prediction.

19 May 2022

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

A critical goal in genetics and evolution is predicting the effects of mutations that may happen in the future and inferring the effects of those that happened in the past.

19 May 2022

Researchers discover possible connection between harmful amyloid production and COVID-19 symptoms

In patients with serious and long-term COVID-19, disturbed blood coagulation has often been observed. Now, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have discovered that the body's immune system can affect the spike protein on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to the production of a misfolded spike protein called amyloid.

19 May 2022

Genetic variants may help explain the variability in COVID-19 severity, study suggests

Though underlying medical conditions play an important role, many aspects of why COVID-19 severity can differ vastly from one to another has remained unclear.

19 May 2022

Study estimates the global RSV disease burden in children under five in 2019

A new study published in The Lancet estimates that RSV-attributable acute lower respiratory infection was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in children under five across the globe in 2019.

19 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron linked to rise in croup in young children

A recent Pediatrics study assesses the causative relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and croup or “barking cough” in children.

19 May 2022

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

New research from the University of Illinois suggests high levels of dietary cholesterol make mice sicker when infected with influenza. The study is the first to link cholesterol in the diet with exacerbation of a viral infection.

19 May 2022

Update: CDC continues to identify and investigate hepatitis of unknown cause impacting children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work with health departments and clinicians nationwide to identify and investigate hepatitis of unknown cause impacting children.

19 May 2022

New insights on avian influenza spillover and global spread

When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal.

19 May 2022

Downregulation of MHC-I surface expression by SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins

Researchers analyze the mechanisms by which two SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins, ORF3a and ORF7a, can downregulate the expression of MHC-I.

19 May 2022

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

Scientists discuss how SARS-CoV-2 utilizes myeloid cells to allow for the subsequent viral colonization in the lungs.

19 May 2022

Scientists investigate relevance of COVID-19 vaccine-mediated T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers showed the significance of T cell-based immunity against the SARS-CoV-2 variants exhibiting evasion to antibody-centric immunity.

19 May 2022

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

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19 May 2022

New study helps to better understand re-infection rates and correlates of protection for SARS-CoV-2

By uniting research from 8 cohorts across the U.S., a group of researchers has accelerated collection of data integral in answering questions about immune responses needed for long lasting protection from SARS-CoV-2.

19 May 2022

Study finds Omicron variant is more stable than its ancestral strain on smooth and porous surfaces

The current study strongly indicates that it is highly likely that the Omicron variant spreads via the fomite route.

19 May 2022

The prevalence of rodent-borne zoonotic viruses in Europe among the small mammals inhabiting farming landscapes

In northwest Spain, scientists screened 526 wild small mammals for zoonotic viruses and identified several viruses, such as hantavirus, orthopoxvirus, and arenavirus.

19 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron found to be more immune evasive than other variants among mild COVID-19 convalescent patients

Researchers evaluated the humoral and T lymphocyte immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern among mild COVID-19 convalescent patients in South Australia.

19 May 2022

Video song in times of COVID-19 served to alleviate collective traumatic experience

In February 2020, a group of musicians from around the world living in China recorded their cover of a song by Michael Jackson on video to express their support to the families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to those working in the frontline.

19 May 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

New funding boost to combat antibiotic resistance

L452R mutation a key player in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 zoonotic transmission prediction using ACE2 receptor variation is limited

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

Researchers discover possible connection between harmful amyloid production and COVID-19 symptoms

Genetic variants may help explain the variability in COVID-19 severity, study suggests

Study estimates the global RSV disease burden in children under five in 2019

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron linked to rise in croup in young children

Mice study links dietary cholesterol with exacerbation of influenza

Update: CDC continues to identify and investigate hepatitis of unknown cause impacting children

New insights on avian influenza spillover and global spread

Downregulation of MHC-I surface expression by SARS-CoV-2 accessory proteins

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 infection in lung myeloid cells

Scientists investigate relevance of COVID-19 vaccine-mediated T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

New study helps to better understand re-infection rates and correlates of protection for SARS-CoV-2

Study finds Omicron variant is more stable than its ancestral strain on smooth and porous surfaces

The prevalence of rodent-borne zoonotic viruses in Europe among the small mammals inhabiting farming landscapes

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron found to be more immune evasive than other variants among mild COVID-19 convalescent patients

Video song in times of COVID-19 served to alleviate collective traumatic experience

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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

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

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

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