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Study finds Omicron infection effectively induces immunity against itself and enhances protection against other variants in vaccinated individuals

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-variant induced immunity, whether it is cross-protective against other variants, and if earlier infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant offers protection against Omicron.

20 Jan 2022

The effect of different environmental conditions on the binding behavior of the S protein and RBD of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigated the binding behavior of spike protein and receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 under different environmental conditions.

20 Jan 2022

A novel assay for the rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study discusses a new assay method designed by researchers to identify SARS-CoV-2 variants.

20 Jan 2022

Research shows a relationship between increased SARS-CoV-2 seroreactivity and antimalarial humoral immunity

Researchers investigate the cross-reactivity of the SARS-CoV-2 with pre-pandemic malaria-exposed sera samples collected from Cambodia.

19 Jan 2022

Variants of SARS-CoV-2 and preventive strategies

A recent review article published in the journal Advanced Science reviewed the features of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its variants. Using a physical and materials science perspective, the review also summarizes the most significant variants of SARS-CoV-2 encountered to date as well as possible preventive strategies.

19 Jan 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

In a recent study published in the journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a team of researchers reviewed published literature that assessed the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on female reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

An international team led by uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

19 Jan 2022

Novel antibody that targets the N-terminal domain of SARS-CoV-2 identified

A new study discusses the targeted discovery of NTD-reactive antibodies from an individual who had recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Jan 2022

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to highlight the different smart and emerging nanomaterials used to detect SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers wanted to test the co-infection and induced infectivity hypothesis that has been unexplored territory to date.

19 Jan 2022

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new way to induce immunity against the RBD.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

To gain a better understanding of the antigenic properties of Mu and A.2.5 Spikes, Canadian scientists evaluated their capacity to interact with ACE2 and performed binding and neutralization assays with plasma from vaccinated individuals.

18 Jan 2022

Direct effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the kidney

Researchers infected human-induced pluripotent-stem-cell (iPSC)-derived kidney organoids with SARS-CoV-2 to study the virus's direct effect on the kidney.

18 Jan 2022

Applications of bioconjugated nanomaterials in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics

In this study, the researchers not only elucidate the recent bioconjugated nanomaterials for targeted diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, but they also provide the rationale behind these developments by discussing the mechanisms and approaches.

18 Jan 2022

Researchers report isolation of potently neutralizing antibodies against highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent preprint discusses using a combinatorial phage-display library approach to COVIID-19 antibodies.

18 Jan 2022

Immune responses in Omicron breakthrough COVID-19

A recent study examined the question as to whether vaccination protects against Omicron infection by assessing breakthrough infection rates in participants at a superspreader event.

18 Jan 2022

An alternative mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Recently, a study has shown the possibility of repurposing hACE2 transgenic mice, primarily raised to study SARS-CoV, to support SARS-CoV-2 infection and pathogenesis.

17 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 interacts with heparan sulfate to activate the alternative pathway

A new study discusses the activation of the complement system to determine its role in COVID-19-related deaths.

17 Jan 2022

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Study finds Omicron infection effectively induces immunity against itself and enhances protection against other variants in vaccinated individuals

The effect of different environmental conditions on the binding behavior of the S protein and RBD of SARS-CoV-2

A novel assay for the rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research shows a relationship between increased SARS-CoV-2 seroreactivity and antimalarial humoral immunity

Variants of SARS-CoV-2 and preventive strategies

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact female fertility?

New findings could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration

Novel antibody that targets the N-terminal domain of SARS-CoV-2 identified

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

Direct effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the kidney

Applications of bioconjugated nanomaterials in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics

Researchers report isolation of potently neutralizing antibodies against highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants

Immune responses in Omicron breakthrough COVID-19

An alternative mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection

SARS-CoV-2 interacts with heparan sulfate to activate the alternative pathway

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