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Single mutation of the hepatitis E virus stands in the way of sofosbuvir drug's effectiveness

A single mutation stands in the way of a drug's effectiveness. Understanding it helps find new therapeutic approaches.

21 Jun 2023

Government announces plans to bring new legislation on visiting in health and care settings

People in care homes and hospitals will be able to have visitors in all circumstances, thanks to the government's plans to bring forward new legislation.

21 Jun 2023

Scientists uncover critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity

Critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity have been uncovered by scientists at the University of Bristol.

21 Jun 2023

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new rapid testing method for COVID-19 – an adhesive bandage that relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect the immune antibodies in the bloodstream.

20 Jun 2023

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Scientists studying gene activity data of the early human embryo have discovered an overlooked type of cell which self-destructs within days of forming, as part of a quality control process to protect the developing fetus.

20 Jun 2023

Radiation combined with cancer-targeting virus therapy more effective in fighting brain tumors

Combining a cancer-targeting virus with radiation to treat brain cancer in mice was more effective than either therapy on its own according to University of Alberta research, providing hope for new treatments that combine immunotherapy with traditional surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.

20 Jun 2023

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

A recent study unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.

20 Jun 2023

Intranasal delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics may help treat chronic anxiety

A study in mice reports a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing delivery system, capable of bypassing the blood-brain-barrier and modulating neuronal receptor pathways, to treat chronic anxiety.

20 Jun 2023

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Researchers evaluated the role of eczema in the initial three years of life on allergies.

20 Jun 2023

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Research focuses on the design of a multi-epitope polyvalent vaccine against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections. The study utilizes computational methods and immunoinformatics tools to predict potential vaccine candidates and their interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLRs).

19 Jun 2023

Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation with CCR5Δ32/Δ32 donors shows potential for HIV cure. Alloimmunity and CCR5 deficiency play significant roles in viral reservoir clearance.

19 Jun 2023

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

CDC presents preliminary data showing an increase in meningococcal disease among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.

19 Jun 2023

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

As a part of its life cycle, the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV) inserts a copy of its DNA into human immune cells. Some of these newly infected immune cells can then transition into a dormant, latent state for a long period of time, which is referred to as HIV latency.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body's important inflammatory responses.

16 Jun 2023

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers studied extraintestinal complications of rotavirus infections in children below the age of five.

16 Jun 2023

Researchers review the principles of universal vaccine development for key pandemic potential viruses

A recent review addressed the efforts to develop universal vaccines for viruses at family and genus levels.

16 Jun 2023

A framework of the recombination pathway for coronaviruses

Researchers explored the different aspects of the coronavirus recombination pathway.

16 Jun 2023

From COVID-19 to future threats: building a global genomic surveillance network

Researchers present a modular framework for global sustainable networks of viral genomic surveillance.

16 Jun 2023

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

In a collaboration with Groningen University, Professor Jørgen Kjems and his research group at Aarhus University have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in developing tiny nano-sized pores that can contribute to better possibilities for, among other things, detecting diseases at an earlier stage.

15 Jun 2023

Substance P neuropeptides' role in post-COVID-19 conditions suggested in recent study

Scientists review available evidence on the association between post-COVID-19 conditions and tachykinins.

15 Jun 2023

Virus News and Research

Latest Virus News and Research

Single mutation of the hepatitis E virus stands in the way of sofosbuvir drug's effectiveness

Government announces plans to bring new legislation on visiting in health and care settings

Scientists uncover critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity

New adhesive bandage relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect COVID-19 antibodies

New embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing fetus discovered

Radiation combined with cancer-targeting virus therapy more effective in fighting brain tumors

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Intranasal delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics may help treat chronic anxiety

Early eczema strongly predicts allergies in young adults, study finds

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Unlocking HIV cure: Study highlights allogeneic immunity as key mechanism in eradicating latent virus reservoirs

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

Brain microglia serve as a stable viral reservoir for latent HIV

Researchers identify several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering inflammatory responses

Investigating the incidences and risks of rotavirus-associated extraintestinal complications in hospitalized children under 5

Researchers review the principles of universal vaccine development for key pandemic potential viruses

A framework of the recombination pathway for coronaviruses

From COVID-19 to future threats: building a global genomic surveillance network

Tiny nano-sized pores detect diseases at an earlier stage

Substance P neuropeptides' role in post-COVID-19 conditions suggested in recent study

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This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Healthcare

Microphysiological systems in drug discovery

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