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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) shows strong effectiveness in reducing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19-related hospitalization in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Further research is needed to explore long-term effectiveness and the potential need for booster doses.

5 Jul 2023

A novel RSV vaccine that could be effective across all ages

Researchers evaluate the in vivo efficacy of a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in old and young rats.

4 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on progress and gaps in hepatitis C clearance cascade

Researchers described the hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination cascade during the direct-acting antivirals (DAA) era.

4 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

Wastewater surveillance highlights significant underestimation of COVID-19 cases in Canada

Research examines the correlation between SARS-CoV-2 levels in untreated water and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Ontario, Canada. It also highlights the value of wastewater data in enhancing local decision-making and COVID-19 surveillance systems.

3 Jul 2023

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Researchers described a genetically engineered pig cardiac xenotransplantation in a 57-year-old male patient.

3 Jul 2023

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women.

3 Jul 2023

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Overuse of antibiotics contributes to the problem of drug-resistant bacteria. Developing countries and young children are particularly affected. Review examines how antibiotics affect gut bacteria and drug resistance in infants in low- and middle-income countries.

2 Jul 2023

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

A recent study published in Nature Communications screened for coronaviruses in 16 native species of bats in the UK.

29 Jun 2023

Understanding the biological effects of SARS-CoV-2 persistence in children

Researchers analyzed the most recent knowledge about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

29 Jun 2023

Elucidating the role of the gut-brain-axis in autism

The study investigates the relationship between the gut and the brain in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), identifying microbial profiles and metabolic products associated with ASD phenotypes, dietary patterns, and inflammation. The findings provide insights into the role of the gut-brain axis in ASD and its potential impact on understanding and managing the disorder.

28 Jun 2023

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a nanoparticle - an extremely tiny biodegradable container - that has the potential to improve the delivery of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based vaccines for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and vaccines for treating non-infectious diseases including cancer.

28 Jun 2023

Are a high-refined carbohydrate diet and the alterations resulting from its intake linked to small intestine changes?

Researchers investigated whether a high-refined carbohydrate diet and associated metabolic alterations could cause small intestinal dysregulation.

27 Jun 2023

mRNA rabies vaccine induces durable immune response in macaques

Novel mRNA vaccine for rabies shows enhanced immune response with higher antibody levels and improved cross-neutralization, indicating potential for a broadly protective vaccine against related lyssavirus strains.

26 Jun 2023

Unveiling the link: gut microbiome, diet, and SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers determined the association between the gut microbiome and diet with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

26 Jun 2023

Effectiveness of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among nursing home residents: study reveals 31.2% protection

Study reported findings of the surveillance of nursing home residents by the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

26 Jun 2023

Ribonucleic Acid News and Research

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

A novel RSV vaccine that could be effective across all ages

Study sheds light on progress and gaps in hepatitis C clearance cascade

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Wastewater surveillance highlights significant underestimation of COVID-19 cases in Canada

Insights gained from genetically modified pig heart transplantation

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Researchers screen 16 UK native bat species for coronaviruses with zoonotic potential

Understanding the biological effects of SARS-CoV-2 persistence in children

Elucidating the role of the gut-brain-axis in autism

New nanoparticle could improve the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines

Are a high-refined carbohydrate diet and the alterations resulting from its intake linked to small intestine changes?

mRNA rabies vaccine induces durable immune response in macaques

Unveiling the link: gut microbiome, diet, and SARS-CoV-2 infections

Effectiveness of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among nursing home residents: study reveals 31.2% protection

Analyzing the conformational dynamics of a human tRNA using high hydrostatic pressure

Viral clearance: A potential predictor of COVID-19 treatment efficacy

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

The contribution of transcription factor ROB1 to the pathophysiology of C. albicans-induced candidal infections

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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