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The virological characteristics of XBB.1.16

Researchers perform extensive multiscale investigations to explore virological characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB subvariant, XBB.1.16.

12 Apr 2023

Study provides direct evidence of adaptive evolution in the skin microbiome

Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One of these microbes, Staphylococcus aureus, is an opportunistic pathogen that can invade patches of skin affected by eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.

12 Apr 2023

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

Proteins are components of every cell. How they have changed in the course of evolution for the purpose of taking on new functions in the body, has long been a subject of research.

12 Apr 2023

Optimized genome-editing method opens the door to more effective treatment of genetic diseases

CRISPR-Cas9 is widely used to edit the genome by studying genes of interest and modifying disease-associated genes.

11 Apr 2023

VUMC-led trial demonstrates the inefficacy of two investigational drugs for treating severe COVID-19

Despite the success of vaccines for preventing COVID-19, and of drugs for treating the disease, outcomes for severely ill patients admitted to the hospital remains poor.

11 Apr 2023

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Once thought of as having one simple job within cells, researchers continue to learn more about the importance of organelles called lysosomes.

11 Apr 2023

Genetically-engineered probiotic could be a new way to reduce alcohol-induced health problems

Excessive alcohol consumption leads to painful hangovers and accompanying headaches, fatigue, and nausea.

11 Apr 2023

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers found antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants.

11 Apr 2023

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Researchers assess the efficacy of the human surfactant protein A against SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

10 Apr 2023

Antepartum vs. postpartum vaccination: which provides the most protection against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfed infants?

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of transplacental transfer of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 to infants.

10 Apr 2023

Study highlights the potential long-term neurological effects post-COVID-19

Researchers studied the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the skull-meninges-brain (SMB) axis.

10 Apr 2023

Immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment is facilitated by dietary tryptophan metabolite synthesized by Lactobacillus reuteri

Researchers highlight how dietary tryptophan metabolite released by intratumoral Lactobacillus reuteri facilitates immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment.

10 Apr 2023

Study suggests potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19-related neurological pathologies

In a recent study published in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics, researchers analyzed the proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples obtained from African green monkeys and rhesus macaques infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 to understand the neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

9 Apr 2023

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

A study investigating risk factors and vectors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) household transmission reveals that the presence of the virus on the hands of primary and secondary cases and on frequently-touched surfaces is associated with transmission risk. The study is published in the journal THE LANCET Microbe.

9 Apr 2023

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Gene editing is one of the latest breakthroughs in biology. The widely known CRISPR-Cas gene editing system provided prokaryotes (organisms that lack cell nuclei) an immunity against foreign DNA. Since the discovery of the CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists are revealing the evolution of the CRISPR-Cas proteins from their precursors.

7 Apr 2023

Enzyme News and Research

The virological characteristics of XBB.1.16

Study provides direct evidence of adaptive evolution in the skin microbiome

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

Optimized genome-editing method opens the door to more effective treatment of genetic diseases

VUMC-led trial demonstrates the inefficacy of two investigational drugs for treating severe COVID-19

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Genetically-engineered probiotic could be a new way to reduce alcohol-induced health problems

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Study finds human surfactant protein A can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

Antepartum vs. postpartum vaccination: which provides the most protection against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfed infants?

Study highlights the potential long-term neurological effects post-COVID-19

Immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment is facilitated by dietary tryptophan metabolite synthesized by Lactobacillus reuteri

Study suggests potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19-related neurological pathologies

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Study reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute myocarditis

Revolution in MDR-TB treatment: Shorter all-oral regimens

Study explores the species-specific use of ACE2 receptors by human and animal coronaviruses

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

The association between neutralizing antibody response breadth and long COVID symptoms

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