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Characterization of B-cell receptor repertoires in COVID-19 patients

In a new study published in the journal Human Immunology, scientists sought to better understand how B-cell immune repertoire changes over time during SARS-CoV-2 infection by comprehensively characterizing the dynamics of immunoglobin heavy chain (IGH) repertoire in COVID-19 patients.

22 Nov 2021

The chaotic behavior of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published in the journal IEEE Access seeks to better understand the dynamics of the spread of COVID-19 and evaluates the evidence of its chaotic behavior in the US and globally using a compartmental model.

22 Nov 2021

Novel Lyme disease vaccine may also combat other tick-borne diseases

Yale University researchers have developed a novel vaccine that in guinea pigs offers protection against infection by the bacterium that causes Lyme disease and may also combat other tick-borne diseases, they report Nov. 17 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

22 Nov 2021

Paper-based innovations for COVID-19 diagnosis

A review discusses paper-based devices and platforms targeting SARS-CoV-2 for low-cost PoC diagnosis and serological antibody testing.

22 Nov 2021

New study improves safety conditions during laparoscopic operations to avoid contagion by COVID-19

A team of researchers from the Department of Medicine of the Universitat Jaume I and health professionals from the Multidisciplinary Unit of Abdominopelvic Oncological Surgery together with the rest of the services that make up the surgical block of the General University Hospital of Castellón, have carried out a study (CovidLap) that has improved safety conditions during laparoscopic interventions to avoid contagion by COVID-19 among both health personnel and patients.

22 Nov 2021

Impact of ultraviolet disinfection on nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases

A new review article determines the role of UV disinfection for nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.

22 Nov 2021

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody using electrochemical biosensing based on hydrogen bonding

Turkish researchers discuss their rapid electrochemical biosensing platform to detect the SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody.

22 Nov 2021

Bioinformatics analysis identifies pathways involved in intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers recently used bioinformatics analysis techniques to explore the diseases caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection in the human digestive tract.

22 Nov 2021

Red blood cell distribution width as a biomarker for COVID-19

A review highlights the prospects and challenges of RDW as a predictive biomarker for viral infections, with a special focus on COVID-19 and hepatitis.

22 Nov 2021

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after.

22 Nov 2021

CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published on the preprint medRxiv* server, an international team of scientists tested CoronaVac as a booster shot and measured its effects on immunity. Their findings showed increases in neutralizing antibodies and T cell response.

21 Nov 2021

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

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21 Nov 2021

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study published in the journal mBio investigates different antibodies from convalescent donors that bind three separate domains of the SARS-CoV-2 spike. The results of this study suggest that the individuals exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 from the first wave have neutralizing antibodies against current variants.

21 Nov 2021

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

A far-reaching review is being launched into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices.

21 Nov 2021

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

From 8pm on 21 November 2021, a new avian influenza prevention zone will be declared in parts of North Yorkshire in England, namely the districts of Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire, which means that it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in that area to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.

21 Nov 2021

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists from the US has recently evaluated the susceptibility of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in sheep. The findings reveal that sheep are generally less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the susceptibility is relatively higher for the alpha variant of the virus. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv preprint server.

21 Nov 2021

Study explores connections between COVID-19 severity and gene expression in immune cells

New research shows how genetic variations linked to severe cases of COVID-19 affect our immune cells.

21 Nov 2021

People urged to take up life-saving COVID-19 booster vaccines ahead of Christmas

From tomorrow, the National Booking Service will open to people aged 40-49 for their booster jab, and young people aged 16-17 for their second jab.

21 Nov 2021

Booster or third dose for outbound international travel to be added to NHS COVID Pass

Travelers who have had a booster or a third dose will be able to demonstrate their vaccine status through the NHS COVID Pass from Friday 19 November.

21 Nov 2021

Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants with enhanced transmissibility may cause a more severe pandemic

A SARS-CoV-2 variant with traits similar to that of the Delta variant - enhanced transmissibility and an ability to infect people who had previous infections/vaccination - will cause a more severe pandemic with more infections and breakthrough infections/reinfections than variants with either trait alone, according to a mathematical model created by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

21 Nov 2021

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Characterization of B-cell receptor repertoires in COVID-19 patients

The chaotic behavior of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Novel Lyme disease vaccine may also combat other tick-borne diseases

Paper-based innovations for COVID-19 diagnosis

New study improves safety conditions during laparoscopic operations to avoid contagion by COVID-19

Impact of ultraviolet disinfection on nosocomial transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike antibody using electrochemical biosensing based on hydrogen bonding

Bioinformatics analysis identifies pathways involved in intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection

Red blood cell distribution width as a biomarker for COVID-19

Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

CoronaVac vaccine booster strengthens protection against SARS-CoV-2

A canine coronavirus zoonotic spillover and tropism shift

Importance of cross-neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review launched into impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices

New prevention zone to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza

Sheep at low-risk for infection with SARS-CoV-2

Study explores connections between COVID-19 severity and gene expression in immune cells

People urged to take up life-saving COVID-19 booster vaccines ahead of Christmas

Booster or third dose for outbound international travel to be added to NHS COVID Pass

Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants with enhanced transmissibility may cause a more severe pandemic

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The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

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