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Epidemiologic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant infection cases in Cantabria, Spain

Researchers performed a comparative assessment of the key epidemiological characteristics such as secondary attack rates, transmission, serial interval, and incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 infections by the Omicron and Delta variants.

12 Apr 2022

Novel Hendra virus variant detected in flying fox urine

Researchers reported on the detection of a novel Hendra virus variant of genotype 2 (HeV-g2) in the urine of grey-headed and black flying foxes in Australia.

12 Apr 2022

Scientists find critical role for Hippo signaling pathway in COVID-19 pathogenesis

A recent article posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server illustrated that the activation of the Hippo signaling pathway upon severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection aids the host antiviral response.

11 Apr 2022

Chromatin accessibility as an early marker of severe COVID-19

A new study explores the possible use of chromatin remodeling in predicting a severe clinical trajectory for COVID-19.

11 Apr 2022

Challenges, unmet needs and future opportunities in COVID-19 therapeutics

In a recent article published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers reviewed the present-day therapeutic landscape of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and addressed future opportunities to overcome challenges that hinder drug development and improve the global preparedness for future pandemics.

10 Apr 2022

Shared gene expression signatures in type 1 diabetics treated with IL-2 and COVID-19 patients

Researchers assess the impact of interval administration of LD-IL-2 was examined in 18 T1D patients who received a three-day dosing interval.

10 Apr 2022

CDC report on Omicron infections soon after Delta

A new study identifies ten patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections within 90 days of a previous Delta variant infection.

10 Apr 2022

Researchers develop new method to ‘time jump’ skin cells by 30 years

Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to 'time jump' human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the aging clock for cells without losing their specialized function.

8 Apr 2022

Study on the viral dynamics of Omicron and Delta infected individuals

Researchers examine the infectious periods in vaccinated individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants.

7 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 detected using smartphone biosensor

Researchers describe the use of RT-LAMP in combination with particle diffusometry to detect SARS-CoV2 in saliva samples.

7 Apr 2022

Researchers assess prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections

Researchers assessed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections in the Province of Modena, Italy.

7 Apr 2022

Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 hyperimmune globulin in treatment of severely immunocompromised hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers conducted a controlled, double-blinded Phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2) hyperimmune globulin in immunocompromised hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

7 Apr 2022

Insights into the pathogenesis of the previous and circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

A recent article presented the diverse pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in a humanized mouse model.

7 Apr 2022

Transcriptional reprogramming of monocytes in COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers examined the functionality of cluster of differentiation 14-positive (CD14+) monocytes in patients with mild or moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Apr 2022

Researchers demonstrate how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

Most antibiotics are double-edged swords. Besides killing the pathogen they are prescribed for, they also decimate beneficial bacteria and change the composition of the gut microbiome.

6 Apr 2022

Investigating high rate of Omicron sublineage breakthrough infections in triple vaccinated healthcare workers

Researchers identified breakthrough infections by Omicron sublineages BA.1, BA.1.1, and BA.2 in triple-vaccinated healthcare workers of Sweden.

6 Apr 2022

Researchers explore the link between immunoglobulins and blood profile in severe SARS-CoV-2 patients

A new study illustrated the association of immunoglobulins with blood characteristics in COVID-19 patients.

6 Apr 2022

Study shows circular RNA vaccine provides robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and rhesus macaques

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of a circRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 and its Delta and Omicron variants, which elicited significant antibody and T-cell responses in mice and rhesus macaques.

6 Apr 2022

Discovery could lead to new treatments for schistosomiasis

A team led by UTSW researchers has identified a molecule produced by male parasitic worms called schistosomes that prompts sexual maturity in females of these species.

5 Apr 2022

Do androgens play a role in COVID-19 severity?

Researchers assess the association between the AR polyQ polymorphism with COVID-19 severity using a large cohort of 1,136 COVID-19 male patients.

5 Apr 2022

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Epidemiologic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variant infection cases in Cantabria, Spain

Novel Hendra virus variant detected in flying fox urine

Scientists find critical role for Hippo signaling pathway in COVID-19 pathogenesis

Chromatin accessibility as an early marker of severe COVID-19

Challenges, unmet needs and future opportunities in COVID-19 therapeutics

Shared gene expression signatures in type 1 diabetics treated with IL-2 and COVID-19 patients

CDC report on Omicron infections soon after Delta

Researchers develop new method to ‘time jump’ skin cells by 30 years

Study on the viral dynamics of Omicron and Delta infected individuals

SARS-CoV-2 detected using smartphone biosensor

Researchers assess prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfections

Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 hyperimmune globulin in treatment of severely immunocompromised hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Insights into the pathogenesis of the previous and circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice

Transcriptional reprogramming of monocytes in COVID-19

Researchers demonstrate how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic selectively targets C. diff

Investigating high rate of Omicron sublineage breakthrough infections in triple vaccinated healthcare workers

Researchers explore the link between immunoglobulins and blood profile in severe SARS-CoV-2 patients

Study shows circular RNA vaccine provides robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and rhesus macaques

Discovery could lead to new treatments for schistosomiasis

Do androgens play a role in COVID-19 severity?

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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