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Study estimates level of protection induced by booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

A team of scientists has recently conducted a study to understand the association between magnitudes of COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibodies and the level of protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

16 Aug 2022

Study identifies an optimal rTMS treatment regimen for older adults

A new study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience is the first to identify an optimal Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) treatment regimen for older adults with treatment-resistant depression, according to researchers at Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research and the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health at Hebrew SeniorLife.

16 Aug 2022

Evonetix commences early access program for DNA synthesised by thermal control on its semiconductor chip

Researchers are invited to apply to receive DNA that has been synthesised using Evonetix’s platform.

From Evonetix 16 Aug 2022

The efficacy of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and serum from monoclonal antibody-treated patients against Omicron sublineages

Researchers evaluated the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2, BA.4, and BA.5 sub-variants by therapeutic monoclonal antibodies.

16 Aug 2022

What is the potential role of sphingosine kinase inhibitors as antiviral agents?

In a new study, researchers explored sphingosine kinases inhibitors and characterized the role of SKs in Ebola virus (EBOV) entry.

16 Aug 2022

Contact tracing programs effectively mitigate local COVID-19 risks if accelerated, study says

Contact tracing programs were deployed around the globe to slow the spread of COVID-19, but these programs could not prevent the multiple waves of transmission and loss of life that have occurred since March 2020. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that a five-day delay between identifying a case and isolating contacts was the Achilles' heel of a contact tracing program in a large U.S. city.

16 Aug 2022

Study analyzes the risk of vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi infection in El Salvador

One thing you might want even less than a 'kiss' from a kissing bug is its feces. Scientifically referred to as triatomine bugs, these blood-sucking insects can carry in their feces and pass on to humans the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease, a lifelong infection that takes a heavy toll on community health in poor populations, particularly in El Salvador.

16 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

Single-dose therapeutic interfering particle lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters

Researchers reported that a single-dose therapeutic interfering particle (TIP) lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters.

15 Aug 2022

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

In a new study, researchers investigated the incidence of significant health events among pregnant females after COVID-19 vaccination across seven Canadian provinces between November 1, 2021, and May 9, 2022.

15 Aug 2022

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

An updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna that targets two coronavirus variants (known as a "bivalent" vaccine) has today been approved for adult booster doses by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after it was found to meet the UK regulator's standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.

15 Aug 2022

Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater

Researchers in New York detected the presence of the poliovirus in wastewater samples.

14 Aug 2022

Superior protection with 'mix-and-match' COVID-19 booster strategy

Researchers discuss the durability and immunogenicity of homologous and heterologous booster regimens.

14 Aug 2022

In monkeys, spike-based vaccines produce some immunity based on CD8 T-cells

Scientists evaluate the role of CD8+ T-cells in vaccine protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection in rhesus macaques.

14 Aug 2022

Scientists create a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs

Researchers have created a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs in Africa to manage one of the biggest threats to global malarial control.

12 Aug 2022

Bispecific antibody exhibits high breadth and potency against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages

In a new study, researchers developed bispecific-antibodies (bsAbs) against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages.

12 Aug 2022

New nurse-led techniques show promise in reducing children's needle fear

Tears, tantrums, and distress – when it comes to needles, many children struggle with anxiety. But with vaccinations becoming more regular, finding ways to help reduce needle-related fear and pain is high on the agenda.

12 Aug 2022

Vitamin D promising for depression, study says

An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world.

12 Aug 2022

Experts urge FDA to include T cell responses when evaluating COVID vaccines

Now, a group of prominent scientists and physicians are urging the FDA to include in its guidance to vaccine developers a recommendation for T-cell assessment in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials to more comprehensively measure immune response.

11 Aug 2022

Novel zoonotic Langya virus identified in China

Scientists discuss their discovery of the novel Langya henipavirus in eastern China.

11 Aug 2022

Efficacy News and Research

Study estimates level of protection induced by booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

Study identifies an optimal rTMS treatment regimen for older adults

Evonetix commences early access program for DNA synthesised by thermal control on its semiconductor chip

The efficacy of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and serum from monoclonal antibody-treated patients against Omicron sublineages

What is the potential role of sphingosine kinase inhibitors as antiviral agents?

Contact tracing programs effectively mitigate local COVID-19 risks if accelerated, study says

Study analyzes the risk of vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi infection in El Salvador

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

Single-dose therapeutic interfering particle lowers SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and shedding among hamsters

COVID-19 vaccines are proven safe for use in pregnancy

MHRA approves first bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine

Poliovirus detected in New York City wastewater

Superior protection with 'mix-and-match' COVID-19 booster strategy

In monkeys, spike-based vaccines produce some immunity based on CD8 T-cells

Scientists create a mathematical model to predict genetic resistance to antimalarial drugs

Bispecific antibody exhibits high breadth and potency against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages

New nurse-led techniques show promise in reducing children's needle fear

Vitamin D promising for depression, study says

Experts urge FDA to include T cell responses when evaluating COVID vaccines

Novel zoonotic Langya virus identified in China

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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