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Exploring the interactions between multiple respiratory viruses

A recent report explores the dynamics of viral interference between various respiratory viruses in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Jan 2022

Study identifies a new potential pathway for developing therapeutics against Epstein-Barr virus

A new study by researchers at The Wistar Institute, an international biomedical research leader in cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and vaccine development, has identified a new potential pathway for developing therapeutics that target Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

19 Jan 2022

‘Decoy’ protein mitigates lung damage, death induced by aggressive SARS-CoV-2 variants

A drug treatment that acts as a decoy against SARS-CoV-2 was highly effective at preventing death and lung damage in humanized animal models of severe COVID-19 disease, according to a Nature Chemical Biology study from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.

19 Jan 2022

Yale research sheds light on the lifespan and myriad functions of messenger RNAs

It took a global pandemic, but the critical role of messenger RNA in all of life's functions has taken center stage in the past year with the successful rollout of mRNA vaccines to combat the SARS-Cov-2 virus.

19 Jan 2022

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to highlight the different smart and emerging nanomaterials used to detect SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Pioneering AI technology can accurately detect Covid-19 in a few minutes

Pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, developed by experts at University of the West of Scotland, is capable of accurately diagnosing Covid-19 in just a few minutes.

19 Jan 2022

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

In a new study, researchers used bioinformatics tools to explore the biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected myocardium.

19 Jan 2022

Performance of lateral flow tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in children falls short of minimum criteria

The performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and US and UK device regulators, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence on 8 different tests, published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

19 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers wanted to test the co-infection and induced infectivity hypothesis that has been unexplored territory to date.

19 Jan 2022

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

In a new study, researchers determined the effect of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis and disease outcomes and compared to those without HIV.

19 Jan 2022

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new way to induce immunity against the RBD.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 linked to increase in disgust sensitivity

Theory has it that disgust sensitivity – how intensely a person is repulsed by images, ideas or situations that could be considered terribly gross or merely unpleasant – is an evolutionary trait that initially helped humans avoid eating rotten food that would have made them sick.

18 Jan 2022

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

In a new study published in the journal Pathogens, researchers have summarized the role of the macrodomain in viral replication and virulence and further reviewed the development of macrodomain inhibitors as antiviral agents.

18 Jan 2022

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

The findings from a recent study conducted in the United States suggest that combining saliva with a practical pooling protocol may open the door for easier surveillance testing for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), particularly in resource-limited settings.

18 Jan 2022

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Exploring the interactions between multiple respiratory viruses

Study identifies a new potential pathway for developing therapeutics against Epstein-Barr virus

‘Decoy’ protein mitigates lung damage, death induced by aggressive SARS-CoV-2 variants

Yale research sheds light on the lifespan and myriad functions of messenger RNAs

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

Pioneering AI technology can accurately detect Covid-19 in a few minutes

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

Performance of lateral flow tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in children falls short of minimum criteria

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

Fear of getting sick with COVID-19 linked to increase in disgust sensitivity

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

Study provides insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the brain

Hospital room surfaces unlikely to be a source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Feeling threatened and being informed predicted more social distancing, study shows

COVID-19 during pregnancy may induce fetal immune response even in the absence of placental infection

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

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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