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Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

In a recent study, researchers confirmed that feline coronavirus infection induced the production of cross-reactive antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain in domestic cats.

28 Nov 2022

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

In a recent study published in The Journal of Immunology, a team of researchers from Japan examined the memory B and T cell responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein after the booster dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine BNT162b2.

27 Nov 2022

How Can CPNs Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics?

At MEDICA 2022, NewsMedical spoke with Andy Chaloner about Stream Bio's conjugated polymer nanoparticle technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the medical and life sciences sectors, from diagnostics to clinical imaging.

From Stream Bio 25 Nov 2022

The binding and functional serologic responses to COVID-19 vaccination in children with history of MIS-C

Researchers evaluated the serological responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccinations in children who developed MIS-C following a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Nov 2022

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure among rats inhabiting New York City (NYC) during the fall of 2021.

23 Nov 2022

Plant-based monoclonal antibody increases potency of antibody cocktail against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

A novel mAb against the SARS-CoV-2 RBD through a hybridoma technique, followed by chimerization and expression in plants.

22 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in domestic cats has increased over time

Researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission among domestic cats in the United Kingdom (UK).

22 Nov 2022

Chitin-immobilized nanobodies for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Researchers demonstrated a novel strategy to detect SARS-CoV-2 using chitin-immobilized nanobodies.

21 Nov 2022

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers identified β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) as a safe and cost-effective drug against SARS-CoV-2 with a broad spectrum of activity.

18 Nov 2022

Bispecific antibodies neutralize Sarbecoviruses with increased breadth and potency

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed bispecific antibodies (bsAbs), neutralizing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants.

17 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

Researchers explored the efficiency of a macrocyclic peptide in inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

A new study assesses anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels in breast milk obtained from lactating individuals following two or three COVID-19 vaccine doses.

16 Nov 2022

Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent or lessen damage to gut microbiome composition

Millions of antibiotics are prescribed every year. Although they can be incredibly effective at treating infections, antibiotics usually do not solely target the bacteria that is causing infection.

16 Nov 2022

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study published in the journal npj Vaccines, researchers in China designed, produced, and evaluated the neutralization efficacy of a recombinant coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine containing four hot-spot substitution mutations based on a prefusion-stabilized severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (S) trimer.

15 Nov 2022

Obesity-related gut damage associated with increase in asthma severity

Changes in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate.

15 Nov 2022

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers used a high throughput systems serology method to compare serum and CSF samples from SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals with and without long COVID symptoms to determine changes in the SARS-CoV-2 humoral immune responses.

15 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit conformation determines plasma-neutralizing activity triggered by COVID-19 vaccines and natural infection

In a new study, researchers evaluated the effect of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein conformation on S-directed neutralizing antibodies (nAbs).

14 Nov 2022

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

Researchers investigated the change in the stability, antigenicity, and protein expression of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimer using structure-directed mutagenesis to alter a cavity in the core of the spike protein.

14 Nov 2022

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

The prevalence of the avian influenza H5N8 virus among birds and its pervasiveness based on geographical locations and time-point.

13 Nov 2022

Researchers explore the role of trigeminal axons in nose-to-brain delivery of antidepressant

Intranasal (in.) administration has been garnering increasing popularity as a non-invasive approach to deliver drugs directly to the brain. This approach involves the respiratory or olfactory epithelia of the nasal mucosa through which the drugs reach the central nervous system (CNS).

11 Nov 2022

ELISA News and Research

Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

How Can CPNs Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics?

The binding and functional serologic responses to COVID-19 vaccination in children with history of MIS-C

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Plant-based monoclonal antibody increases potency of antibody cocktail against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in domestic cats has increased over time

Chitin-immobilized nanobodies for SARS-CoV-2 detection

β-cyclodextrin family found to be promising and cost-effective antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2

Bispecific antibodies neutralize Sarbecoviruses with increased breadth and potency

Researchers identify a conserved site on SARS-CoV-2 spike that a broadly neutralizing macrocyclic peptide can target

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist in breast milk following two and three COVID-19 vaccine doses

Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent or lessen damage to gut microbiome composition

Development of a potent, broadly protective vaccine against all SARS-CoV-2 variants

Obesity-related gut damage associated with increase in asthma severity

Study points to a pathogenic role for compromised anti-SARS-CoV-2 responses in cerebrospinal fluid

SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit conformation determines plasma-neutralizing activity triggered by COVID-19 vaccines and natural infection

Structure-directed mutagenesis produces thermostable SARS-CoV-2 spike protein trimers with potential vaccine booster applications

Survey assesses prevalence of H5N8 influenza in birds

Researchers explore the role of trigeminal axons in nose-to-brain delivery of antidepressant

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