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Important methodology for targeting conserved epitopes of SARS-CoV-2 and an immune-focused approach in pan-sarbeco and universal CoV vaccine design

A new study has focused on designing immunogens associated with the conserved region of the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

20 May 2022

Identification of long COVID patients through machine learning

Researchers developed a machine learning approach to identify patients with long coronavirus disease.

20 May 2022

L452R mutation a key player in the evolution of SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers analyzed the characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5, and BA.2.12.1.

19 May 2022

Epistatic drift leads to unpredictability in protein evolution

A critical goal in genetics and evolution is predicting the effects of mutations that may happen in the future and inferring the effects of those that happened in the past.

19 May 2022

New insights on avian influenza spillover and global spread

When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal.

19 May 2022

sCPD9: a SARS-CoV-2 nasal vaccine candidate that may have superior efficacy

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19 May 2022

Study in India shows SARS-CoV-2 Omicron is evolving

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers analyzed the whole-genome sequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) collected from SARS-CoV-2-infected patients in Delhi, India, between June 2021 and March 2022.

18 May 2022

Researchers test how three mutations work together to produce new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Like storm waves battering a ship, new versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have buffeted the world one after another. Recently, scientists keeping tabs on these variants noticed a trend: Many carry the same set of three mutations.

18 May 2022

Survey results paint a clear picture of the lack of resources, education and training in cardio-obstetrics

Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of pregnancy‐related death, yet a new national survey led by doctors at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests that few cardiologists, trainees or care team members are trained in cardio-obstetrics, a specialty that brings together experts from cardiology, obstetrics and primary care.

18 May 2022

Scientists report complex mutation pattern of Omicron BA.2

Recently, scientists have studied the mutation profile of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and analyzed its outcome based on the interaction with receptor and/or monoclonal antibodies.

18 May 2022

Only some coronaviruses found to have pandemic-causing potential

In a new study, scientists focused on resolving the mystery of why some coronaviruses have the potential of causing a pandemic while others do not.

18 May 2022

Emerging DNA-based sensors are promising tools for food safety

In a recent study published in the journal TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, researchers discussed the current trends, challenges, and future of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based sensors in real-time and rapid food contaminants analysis.

18 May 2022

Camelid IFNs could play important role in combating emerging zoonotic pathogens

In a recent study published in the Developmental & Comparative Immunology journal, the discovery of a novel form of mammalian interferon-Beta (IFN-β) with four cysteine residues from the dromedary camel and the five remaining members of the mammalian suborder Tylopoda is described.

17 May 2022