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Fourth COVID-19 booster supercharges antibody defense in older adults, study says

The study finds that the fourth dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine significantly boosts neutralizing antibody levels in the elderly, providing enhanced protection against new SARS-CoV-2 variants like Omicron. This supports the efficacy of booster shots for older populations in combating COVID-19.

31 Aug 2023

Stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for sickle cell disease

New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for the painful, inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD).

30 Aug 2023

New omicron variants can reinfect people who were infected with earlier variants

The omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have rapidly spread around the world over the past year, latch onto our cells more tightly, invade them more efficiently, and elude many of the antibodies induced by previous infections and vaccines.

30 Aug 2023

Study finds potential HIV cure using existing cancer drug

An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing 'silent' HIV cells and delaying reinfections – a significant pre-clinical discovery that could lead to a future cure for the disease.

30 Aug 2023

Engineered ACE2 decoy shows promise as COVID-19 treatment

Researchers from Japan demonstrated that an engineered angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor, which showed the potential to remarkably reduce the emergence of resistant virus strains, could successfully exert its therapeutic effect in primates, which may open avenues for the application of the technology for the treatment of humans.

30 Aug 2023

West Nile virus surges to highest incidence since 2012

Researchers discuss the surveillance of West Nile virus and other arboviruses in the United States.

29 Aug 2023

Native American COVID-19 patients more likely to develop severe disease, study finds

A study of COVID-19 patients at a New Mexico hospital finds that the virus hit American Indian patients particularly hard-;even though Native American patients had fewer other illnesses or conditions than non-native patients.

29 Aug 2023

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

A team of researchers from Yale University and other institutions globally has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak.

29 Aug 2023

Study finds that germline-encoded specificities cannot always predict the trajectory of B-cell responses

Researchers used computational simulations and experiments to investigate how genetic variations encoded in the germline impact B-cell responses.

29 Aug 2023

Study unveils previously unknown urinary biomarkers, revolutionizing early detection and treatment of viral infections like COVID-19

This recent study identifies new urinary biomarkers for detecting acute COVID-19 using spectroscopic analysis. The findings reveal that these biomarkers could offer valuable tools for early diagnosis, understanding the severity of the disease, and possibly contribute to endogenous immunological defense mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Aug 2023

Are we failing to bridge the gap in HPV vaccine coverage globally?

Study reveals stark global inequities in HPV vaccine coverage across 84 countries, finding that nations with the highest burden of cervical cancer often have the lowest vaccination rates. However, new WHO recommendations and an increase in vaccine supply may help narrow this gap and improve equitable access.

29 Aug 2023

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

A recent study in the Journal of Biomedical Science examines the critical role of ACE2, an enzyme involved in blood volume and electrolyte balance, in chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and COVID-19. The research suggests that ACE2 could serve as both a disease severity biomarker and a therapeutic target.

28 Aug 2023

COVID-19 variants evolving faster in deer than in humans

White-tailed deer across Ohio have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, new research has found – and the results also show that viral variants evolve about three times faster in deer than in humans.

28 Aug 2023

Hackensack Meridian Health study finds vaccination critical to preventing severe COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus swept across the globe at the beginning of 2020, and one of the earliest and hardest-hit areas of the United States was New Jersey.

28 Aug 2023

Study discovers method to classify febrile illness with a single blood sample

Researchers trained machine learning (ML) models to analyze RNA molecular signatures in patients’ blood.

28 Aug 2023

Keck Medicine of USC experts highlight the importance of COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines

Over the last few years, the nation has been through multiple rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations. This fall, the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered annually.

25 Aug 2023

Voluntary collective isolation ineffective in preventing COVID-19 spread among Indigenous populations

Indigenous Peoples have suffered disproportionally from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Systemic factors including lack of sovereignty, limited infrastructure and discrimination in local health care systems make Indigenous populations vulnerable to infectious diseases.

24 Aug 2023

Genetics and environment influence immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

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Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Fourth COVID-19 booster supercharges antibody defense in older adults, study says

Stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for sickle cell disease

New omicron variants can reinfect people who were infected with earlier variants

Study finds potential HIV cure using existing cancer drug

Engineered ACE2 decoy shows promise as COVID-19 treatment

West Nile virus surges to highest incidence since 2012

Native American COVID-19 patients more likely to develop severe disease, study finds

AI-powered patient triage platform predicts COVID-19 severity and length of hospitalization

Study finds that germline-encoded specificities cannot always predict the trajectory of B-cell responses

Study unveils previously unknown urinary biomarkers, revolutionizing early detection and treatment of viral infections like COVID-19

Are we failing to bridge the gap in HPV vaccine coverage globally?

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

COVID-19 variants evolving faster in deer than in humans

Hackensack Meridian Health study finds vaccination critical to preventing severe COVID-19

Study discovers method to classify febrile illness with a single blood sample

Keck Medicine of USC experts highlight the importance of COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines

Voluntary collective isolation ineffective in preventing COVID-19 spread among Indigenous populations

Genetics and environment influence immune responses to SARS-CoV-2

UTMB research potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever

Engineered adeno-associated virus vector yields high transduction of the brain vasculature

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Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

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