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COVID boosters protect you better than monoclonal antibodies, or natural infection

In a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers analyzed the neutralization of the Omicron BA.1 variant pseudovirus by post-vaccination serum samples.

6 Apr 2022

High-throughput screening assay could identify new prostate cancer drugs

A novel high-throughput screening assay is designed to identify inhibitors of the androgen receptor, which plays a critical role in the progression of prostate cancer.

6 Apr 2022

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

In a new study at University of California, Irvine, researchers have revealed the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration, which may usher in a new paradigm for discovery of drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

6 Apr 2022

Self-assembling SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-directed nanoparticle vaccines

A new preprint study depicted the generation of self-assembling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) nanoparticle vaccines.

6 Apr 2022

Study highlights immune escape mutations in viral N-terminal domain supersite of SARS-CoV-2 spike variants

Researchers characterized SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) isolates extracted from the samples of two individuals infected with the virus in Peru (ΔN25) and Brazil (ΔN135) in January 2021.

6 Apr 2022

Study shows circular RNA vaccine provides robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and rhesus macaques

Researchers investigated the effectiveness of a circRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 and its Delta and Omicron variants, which elicited significant antibody and T-cell responses in mice and rhesus macaques.

6 Apr 2022

Developing and manufacturing custom recombinant antibodies for R&D

In this interview, Dr. Linlin Zhang, technical specialist for Sino Biological Europe, discusses how Sino is expanding its product offerings into the European market and outlines its process for developing and manufacturing custom recombinant antibodies for their clients.

From Sino Biological Inc. 6 Apr 2022

Do androgens play a role in COVID-19 severity?

Researchers assess the association between the AR polyQ polymorphism with COVID-19 severity using a large cohort of 1,136 COVID-19 male patients.

5 Apr 2022

Swedish HCW study shows COVID booster shots have limited effect on Omicron

Researchers examine emerging infections in healthcare workers who received the booster vaccination either with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

5 Apr 2022

Does COVID-19 vaccination benefit those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of four COVID-19 vaccines against symptomatic infection, hospitalization, and death in convalescent individuals.

5 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infections induce antibodies with cross-variant neutralization potential and recall memory B cells

Researchers reported breakthrough infections by SARS-CoV-2’s new variant of concern, Omicron, that elicited broadly cross-reactive neutralizing antibodies in the BNT162b2-vaccinated individuals.

5 Apr 2022

Pre-existing memory B cell dynamics during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection

A new study analyzed the recall of pre-existent cross-reactive memory B cells upon the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infections.

5 Apr 2022

Investigating extensive SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing immunoglobulins from COVID-19 recovered subjects

A new study discovered immunoglobulins with powerful broad-acting neutralizing capacity against SARS-CoV-2 from SARS-CoV-2 convalescents.

5 Apr 2022

Study generates a picture of the myocardial transcriptional landscape of COVID-19

Researchers profiled cardiac tissue transcriptomes of COVID-19 patients.

5 Apr 2022

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

News-Medical talks to Dr. Marlena Fejzo about a breakthrough in the understanding of hyperemesis gravidarum, and how it could improve maternal health around the world.

5 Apr 2022

Study reveals how pancreatic tumors program macrophages to construct fibrotic barriers

In the presence of pancreatic tumors, certain immune cells break down structural proteins into molecules that trigger the building of dense tissue, a known barrier to therapy, a new study finds.

4 Apr 2022

Powerhouse-pruning protein may also help make energy rapidly available for growing new blood vessels

A protein that helps keep our cell powerhouses working at a premium appears to also help make energy rapidly available when it's time to make new blood vessels.

4 Apr 2022

The SAVE initiative to monitor the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants

The SAVE initiative assesses the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on diagnostics, vaccines, and therapies, as well as communicating public health dangers.

4 Apr 2022

New evidence on alterations of neuronal activity that drive food cravings during pregnancy

Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges - known as cravings - are very common, mostly during pregnancy.

4 Apr 2022

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

A new study assesses the association between dietary fiber intake with inflammatory markers associated with cardiovascular disease.

4 Apr 2022

Receptor News and Research

COVID boosters protect you better than monoclonal antibodies, or natural infection

High-throughput screening assay could identify new prostate cancer drugs

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

Self-assembling SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-directed nanoparticle vaccines

Study highlights immune escape mutations in viral N-terminal domain supersite of SARS-CoV-2 spike variants

Study shows circular RNA vaccine provides robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice and rhesus macaques

Developing and manufacturing custom recombinant antibodies for R&D

Do androgens play a role in COVID-19 severity?

Swedish HCW study shows COVID booster shots have limited effect on Omicron

Does COVID-19 vaccination benefit those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection?

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infections induce antibodies with cross-variant neutralization potential and recall memory B cells

Pre-existing memory B cell dynamics during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection

Investigating extensive SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing immunoglobulins from COVID-19 recovered subjects

Study generates a picture of the myocardial transcriptional landscape of COVID-19

Improving our understanding of a severe pregnancy sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

Study reveals how pancreatic tumors program macrophages to construct fibrotic barriers

Powerhouse-pruning protein may also help make energy rapidly available for growing new blood vessels

The SAVE initiative to monitor the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants

New evidence on alterations of neuronal activity that drive food cravings during pregnancy

Higher cereal fiber intake associated with lower inflammation

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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