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Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Scoping review in "Pediatric Research" examines the rise of pediatric viral diseases in the 21st century and underscores the importance of a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health, to combat these emerging and re-emerging infectious threats effectively.

9 Nov 2023

Open-science drug discovery campaign yields a wealth of data on SARS-CoV-2 main protease

Although the group's work has been freely available since its inception in March 2020, the COVID Moonshot Consortium is finally formally reporting their results.

9 Nov 2023

COVID Moonshot Consortium makes major breakthrough in antiviral drug discovery

The work of the COVID Moonshot Consortium is being published in the prestigious journal Science on 10 November, revealing their discovery of a potent SARS-CoV-2 antiviral lead compound.

9 Nov 2023

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Emily Bendt was in her third trimester of pregnancy when she first heard the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had approved a new shot for infants to protect them from the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

9 Nov 2023

Rise in US congenital syphilis cases linked to testing and treatment failures, CDC reports

An analysis in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights the surge in congenital syphilis cases in the US due to gaps in testing and treatment, underscoring the need for enhanced prenatal care strategies to combat this preventable disease effectively.

8 Nov 2023

Live shingles vaccine highly effective in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially

The effectiveness of live zoster (shingles) vaccine is highest in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially.

8 Nov 2023

Study compares the immunogenicity and safety of two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in December 2019. Since then, extensive efforts have been made to develop and evaluate vaccines to combat the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

Researchers at Lund University, together with colleagues at the NIST Synchrotron Facility in the USA, have mapped on an atomic level what happens in a virus particle when the temperature is raised.

8 Nov 2023

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a series of studies, researchers found that personal biases significantly influence how individuals remember the COVID-19 pandemic, which could potentially shape historical narratives and impact future pandemic policies. They suggest that recognizing these biases is crucial for developing long-term strategies that maintain societal trust and cohesion.

7 Nov 2023

Immune imprinting: The crux of waning COVID-19 booster effectiveness against new variants

The study in Nature Microbiology reviews the concept of immune imprinting and its influence on antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2, highlighting challenges for COVID-19 booster vaccination efficacy against emerging variants. Researchers suggest that understanding immune imprinting is crucial for developing vaccines that elicit broad and lasting immune protection.

7 Nov 2023

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, demonstrates that CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus while maintaining a robust response to vaccines.

7 Nov 2023

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

Physicians who care for pregnant women have long sought to identify which of their patients would most likely benefit from monitoring of their fetus's heart rate to catch early signs of their unborn child developing heart problems tied to the mother's immune system.

7 Nov 2023

New quantitative analysis of how flu viruses evolved may help predict future strains

Simon Fraser University researchers studying the evolutionary history of flu viruses have found that a new quantitative analysis of how they evolved may help predict future strains.

7 Nov 2023

Omicron variant BA.2.86 spreads faster, but current antivirals hold the line

Researchers discover the BA.2.86 Omicron lineage with higher transmission potential than current dominant strains, yet show that existing antivirals remain effective. Despite its higher infectivity, BA.2.86 exhibits lower pathogenicity in hamsters, indicating decreased replication capacity may lead to less severe infections.

7 Nov 2023

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

A team of University of Maryland researchers developed a nasal spray vaccine that delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells of the airway in mice and hamsters, triggering an immune response that significantly reduced infection and spread of COVID-19.

6 Nov 2023

New analysis of Indonesia Wolbachia trial shows potential for greater dengue reduction

The fight against dengue fever has a new weapon: a mosquito infected with the bacteria Wolbachia, which prevents the spread of the virus.

6 Nov 2023

Targeted drug may offer a new treatment option for patients with relapsed blood cancer

A new targeted drug, studied by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James), may offer a new treatment option for patients with blood cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) whose disease has stopped responding to standard treatments.

6 Nov 2023

Researchers identify a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2

How much immunity do we need against COVID-19? New international research led by scientists in Ireland and published in Nature Communications, has identified a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2.

6 Nov 2023

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the University of Oxford today announced the launch of a new project to initiate early development of prototype vaccines against the Junín virus, selected as an exemplar of the Arenavirus family which is responsible for multiple deadly hemorrhagic fevers with epidemic and pandemic potential.

6 Nov 2023

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Open-science drug discovery campaign yields a wealth of data on SARS-CoV-2 main protease

COVID Moonshot Consortium makes major breakthrough in antiviral drug discovery

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter — if they can get it in time

Rise in US congenital syphilis cases linked to testing and treatment failures, CDC reports

Live shingles vaccine highly effective in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially

Study compares the immunogenicity and safety of two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

Temperature plays crucial role in virus DNA release and infection

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

Immune imprinting: The crux of waning COVID-19 booster effectiveness against new variants

CAR-T cell therapy could lead to sustained suppression of autoantibodies in treatment-resistant lupus

Daily fetal heart rate monitoring recommended for pregnant women with high anti-SSA/Ro antibodies

New quantitative analysis of how flu viruses evolved may help predict future strains

Omicron variant BA.2.86 spreads faster, but current antivirals hold the line

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

New analysis of Indonesia Wolbachia trial shows potential for greater dengue reduction

Targeted drug may offer a new treatment option for patients with relapsed blood cancer

Researchers identify a 'Threshold of Immunity' to SARS-CoV-2

CEPI and University of Oxford launch new project to initiate vaccine development against Junín virus

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Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

A new way of characterising biomolecules eBook

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

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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