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UB study reveals a mechanism of gene evolution generating mucin function

From the slime coating slugs to the saliva in our mouths, many slippery bodily fluids contain mucus. So how did this marvel of biology evolve?

26 Aug 2022

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

Epidemics and pandemics have been frightening the human chase again and again. SARS, H1N1, Ebola, and more have exposed their real face in the past, but with every such outbreak.

25 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 mutational spectra based on reconstructed phylogenetic tree

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of mutagenesis on the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) genome and the effects of mutations in the neutral regions and non-neutral regions of the genome.

25 Aug 2022

What is the impact of a syntenin inhibitor in COVID-19 treatment?

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of a syntenin inhibitor on SARS-CoV-2 entry.

24 Aug 2022

What is the stability of SARS-CoV-2 strains in human biological fluids?

In a new study, researchers assessed the stability of ancestral severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) lineage in human biological fluids.

24 Aug 2022

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

In the aftermath of a stroke or TBI, a group of amino acids that typically support brain function contribute significantly to the brain destruction that can follow both these injuries, scientists report.

23 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization and novel mAbs reveal protection against Omicron in new research

Researchers assessed the SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) transmission dynamics and neutralization by vaccine-induced antibodies and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

19 Aug 2022

Scientists explore nanomolar inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection via unmodified peptide targeting spike protein pre-hairpin intermediate

In a new study, scientists identified an unmodified peptide addressing pre-hairpin spike (S) protein intermediate inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infection.

15 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-based protein subunit vaccine shows promise against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers described a novel protein subunit vaccine comprising the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein, dimerized with an immunoglobulin (Ig)G1-fraction, crystallizable (Fc) domain.

11 Aug 2022

Review of natural products with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on naturally active products with therapeutic efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.

10 Aug 2022

Scientists conduct comparative analysis of monkeypox virus profilin-like proteins and human profilin proteins

In a new study, researchers explored monkeypox virus proteomics and structural characteristics of the A42R protein, the only MPXV protein in the RCSB PDB (protein data bank) and the only profilin-like protein of poxviruses with known structure.

10 Aug 2022

The features of the newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 subvariant

Researchers evaluated all the features, especially the antigenic properties and transmission potential of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 entry route and downstream cellular and viral processes

In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 entry route on downstream cellular and viral processes.

10 Aug 2022

Study suggests BA.5 evolved to induce enhanced inflammation when compared to prior Omicron subvariants

Researchers evaluated the comparative pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5, in vitro and in vivo.

9 Aug 2022

Less efficient replication of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 in primary nasal epithelium of children

A new study revealed that the replication of the ancestral strain of SARS-CoV-2 is less efficient in nasal epithelial cells (NECs) of children.

3 Aug 2022

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Biochemistry discovered that peimine from Fritillaria might be a possible SARS-CoV-2 variant infection inhibitor.

2 Aug 2022

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell cultures.

2 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

Researchers evaluated the infectivity of two SARS-CoV-2 A lineage variants on human ocular tissues in vitro.

1 Aug 2022

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reviewed tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

29 Jul 2022

Serine News and Research

UB study reveals a mechanism of gene evolution generating mucin function

COVID-19 pandemic: An epidemiological update

SARS-CoV-2 mutational spectra based on reconstructed phylogenetic tree

What is the impact of a syntenin inhibitor in COVID-19 treatment?

What is the stability of SARS-CoV-2 strains in human biological fluids?

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

SARS-CoV-2 variant neutralization and novel mAbs reveal protection against Omicron in new research

Scientists explore nanomolar inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 infection via unmodified peptide targeting spike protein pre-hairpin intermediate

SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain-based protein subunit vaccine shows promise against multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review of natural products with promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential

Scientists conduct comparative analysis of monkeypox virus profilin-like proteins and human profilin proteins

The features of the newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 subvariant

Researchers explore SARS-CoV-2 entry route and downstream cellular and viral processes

Study suggests BA.5 evolved to induce enhanced inflammation when compared to prior Omicron subvariants

Less efficient replication of ancestral SARS-CoV-2 in primary nasal epithelium of children

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

The susceptibility of transplantable ocular tissues to SARS-CoV-2 lineage A variant infection

Tannins as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2

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