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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a biologically important type of molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate.

Study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein potently restricts HIV-1 infection

Researchers demonstrated that E proteins of β-coronaviruses could restrict HIV-1 infection.

30 Mar 2022

Engineering rotavirus-based vaccine vectors expressing SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes

Researchers proposed rotavirus-based vaccine vectors with the potential for developing polyvalent vaccines targeting multiple enteric viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

30 Mar 2022

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

In a recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, the immunogenicity, and effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 spike ferritin nanoparticle (SpFN) adjuvanted with aluminum hydroxide (AlOH3) or Army Liposomal Formulation QS-21 (ALFQ) in a cynomolgus macaque (CM) COVID-19 model was evaluated.

30 Mar 2022

Increased levels of a microRNA in type 2 diabetes have negative effect on insulin secretion

Researchers at Lund University have discovered increased levels of of a microRNA in type 2 diabetes, which has a negative effect on insulin secretion.

29 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) triggered an unprecedented public health emergency. Human mobility patterns were fundamental to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 globally. The situation is particularly acute in a country like Saudi Arabia, which has seen more than 750,000 cases and over 9,000 deaths as of March 30th, 2022.

29 Mar 2022

The different actions of CBD in SARS-CoV-2 infection

An article has described the role of cannabidiol as a potential inhibitor of hyperinflammation in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

29 Mar 2022

Study reveals a deeper level of cellular heterogeneity within fallopian tubes

The fallopian tube is the site of fertilization, where once a month for the duration of a female's post-pubescent, pre-menopausal life, an egg is moved from the ovary, ready for fertilization by a sperm cell.

29 Mar 2022

Investigating SARS-CoV-2 detection using Raman microscopy

Researchers investigated the specific intracellular signature of SARS-CoV-2 infection using Raman microscopy.

29 Mar 2022

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats

Recently, researchers surveyed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats.

29 Mar 2022

Characterization of the different expressed RNAseq variants in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

A recent study analyzed the RNAseq variants of COVID-19 patients and healthy donors.

29 Mar 2022

Study tracks the rapid shift from Omicron BA.1 to BA.2 sub-variant dominance in Sweden

Researchers tracked the rapid shift from the new SARS-CoV-2 VOC Omicron BA.1 sub-variant dominance to BA.2 sub-variant dominance in Sweden between January and March 2022.

29 Mar 2022

Strand displacement mechanism in RNA appears to switch genetic expression from “on” to “off”

Similar to a light switch, RNA switches (called riboswitches) determine which genes turn "on" and "off." Although this may seem like a simple process, the inner workings of these switches have confounded biologists for decades.

29 Mar 2022

One year after severe COVID-19, T cells persist against SARS-CoV-2

In a recently published article in the journal eBioMedicine, scientists have demonstrated that critically ill coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients are capable of generating durable memory T cell response against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) for more than one year after hospital discharge.

28 Mar 2022

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

In a new study, researchers investigated the effect of SARS-CoV-2 exposure on the severity of influenza in ferrets.

28 Mar 2022

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Researchers evaluated the neurological complications due to SARS-CoV-2 D614G strain, and variants of concern, Delta and Omicron in a hamster model.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers applied a previously developed thermostable self-amplifying ribonucleic acid vaccine to COVID-19.

28 Mar 2022

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers evaluated the potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients during coughing or intense moistening with saliva.

28 Mar 2022

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Researchers identified the recombination of two SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Mar 2022

Maternal transmission of cariogenic microbes could influence Early Childhood Caries risk

Freida Blostein, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, presented "Does Mothers' Oral Microbiome Seed Children's Microbiome Increasing Caries Risk?" at the hybrid 51st Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 46th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), online and onsite in Atlanta, GA, on March 26, 2022.

27 Mar 2022

Study finds methylene blue is a low-micromolar inhibitor of the the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and ACE2 interaction

A new study has focussed on screening and identification of possible SMIs of this PPI for COVID-19.

25 Mar 2022

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Study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein potently restricts HIV-1 infection

Engineering rotavirus-based vaccine vectors expressing SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes

A ferritin nanoparticle candidate vaccine for COVID

Increased levels of a microRNA in type 2 diabetes have negative effect on insulin secretion

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein linked to COVID-19 severity

The different actions of CBD in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study reveals a deeper level of cellular heterogeneity within fallopian tubes

Investigating SARS-CoV-2 detection using Raman microscopy

Study investigates SARS-CoV-2 infection in Swiss stray cats

Characterization of the different expressed RNAseq variants in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients

Study tracks the rapid shift from Omicron BA.1 to BA.2 sub-variant dominance in Sweden

Strand displacement mechanism in RNA appears to switch genetic expression from “on” to “off”

One year after severe COVID-19, T cells persist against SARS-CoV-2

Evaluating severity of influenza infection in ferrets with COVID-19 history

Examining differences in neurological manifestations induced by SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Study investigates room-temperature stable, self-amplifying RNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2

The potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through fomites contaminated by hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Study investigates recombinant SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised individuals

Maternal transmission of cariogenic microbes could influence Early Childhood Caries risk

Study finds methylene blue is a low-micromolar inhibitor of the the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and ACE2 interaction

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