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A model for predicting the evolution of the Omicron wave

Scientists forecast the temporal evolution of the Omicron wave according to a susceptible-infectious-recovered/removed epidemic compartment model.

3 Mar 2022

Discovery provides a more precise picture of the retina's optical properties

Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have discovered that power-producing organelles in the eye's photoreceptor cells, called mitochondria, function as microlenses that help channel light to these cells' outer segments where it's converted into nerve signals.

2 Mar 2022

Equine hepatitis viruses help gain new insights into the behavior of hepatitis C virus in humans

Research comparing viruses found in humans and horses provides insights that may aid vaccine development.

2 Mar 2022

Antigenic differences between Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study identifies the antigenic differences that exist between the Omicron BA.2 and BA.1 variants.

2 Mar 2022

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers elucidated the factors driving adaptive evolution in chronic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Mar 2022

Using AI to detect antibiotic resistance

In this interview, we speak to Professor Karsten Borgwardt and Professor Adrian Egli about their latest research that used AI to predict antibiotic resistance.

1 Mar 2022

Epistatic shifts rationalize mutational constraints of SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Researchers used deep mutational scans to measure the effect of each amino-acid mutation in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1, Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Eta variants.

1 Mar 2022

Study finds striking variations in SARS-CoV-2-related mortalities in North and South regions of the USA

In a new study, researchers estimated the COVID-19-associated mortality in the United States between January 3, 2020, and September 26, 2021.

1 Mar 2022

Study proposes structural explanation for immune evasion effect of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2 variant mutations S371L/F

Researchers proposed a structural mechanism to explain immune evasion effects of the two-point mutations, S371L and S371F, in the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

1 Mar 2022

Biophysical fitness profile of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the biophysical fitness landscape of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant.

1 Mar 2022

Mechanisms leading to Parkinson's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated the impact of an amyloidogenic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) protein fragment named SFYVYSRVK (SK9) on the α-synuclein (aS) monomers and fibrils, a potential risk factor for Parkinson's disease.

28 Feb 2022

Novel respiratory model predicts mechanisms altered by SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers study cell infection and viral replication methods affected by SARS-CoV-2 mutations through a novel respiratory model.

28 Feb 2022

A study on the evolution of avian coronavirus escape mutants in vitro

A recent study included an in vitro assessment of the effect of antibody titers and vaccine combinations on the emergence of escape mutants of AvCoV.

28 Feb 2022

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on the symptomatic prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections beyond the acute phase of the disease.

28 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Protective immunity signatures provided by convalescent plasma for the development of COVID-19 antibody therapeutics

Researchers conducted a comprehensive and systematic analysis of functional SARS-CoV-2 antibody profiles in a controlled randomized trial of severe COVID-19 hospitalized individuals treated with COVID-19 CCP.

25 Feb 2022

Should SARS-CoV-2 Omicron be considered a serotype?

A recent article provides evidence for and against the hypothesis of SARS-CoV-2 serotypes.

24 Feb 2022

Cellular automata imaging-based classification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new preprint classified and grouped SARS-CoV-2 variants based on their cellular automata imaging images and Hamming distances, to determine viral evolutions.

22 Feb 2022

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

Researchers conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the prevalence of chemosensory dysfunction in mild to moderate COVID-19 patients in Italy.

22 Feb 2022

Research shows the impact of accessory genes deletion in SARS-CoV-2 evolution

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers investigated the effect of genetic variability based on accessory gene deletions on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and the clinical severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 Feb 2022

Evolution News and Research

A model for predicting the evolution of the Omicron wave

Discovery provides a more precise picture of the retina's optical properties

Equine hepatitis viruses help gain new insights into the behavior of hepatitis C virus in humans

Antigenic differences between Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 SARS-CoV-2 variants

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

Using AI to detect antibiotic resistance

Epistatic shifts rationalize mutational constraints of SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain

Study finds striking variations in SARS-CoV-2-related mortalities in North and South regions of the USA

Study proposes structural explanation for immune evasion effect of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2 variant mutations S371L/F

Biophysical fitness profile of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Mechanisms leading to Parkinson's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Novel respiratory model predicts mechanisms altered by SARS-CoV-2 variants

A study on the evolution of avian coronavirus escape mutants in vitro

Study finds lower prevalence of post-acute SARS-CoV-2 symptomology in vaccinated individuals

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Protective immunity signatures provided by convalescent plasma for the development of COVID-19 antibody therapeutics

Should SARS-CoV-2 Omicron be considered a serotype?

Cellular automata imaging-based classification of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Prevalence of chemosensory loss induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Italy

Research shows the impact of accessory genes deletion in SARS-CoV-2 evolution

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