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Antibodies transmitted through breast milk persist six months after COVID mRNA vaccination

Researchers describe the effects of COVID-19 vaccines in lactating mothers and relates their antibody response to the protection of their children.

7 Jul 2022

After 3 doses of COVID vaccine, most cancer patients retain detectable humoral immunity

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the efficacy and durability of immune responses to the third dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. They also assessed the efficacy of the fourth vaccine dose among severely immunocompromised patients with hematological malignancies.

7 Jul 2022

Human milk immune activity may both lower and increase infants’ infectious disease risk

Researchers discuss the short-term effects of the immune system of breast milk on infant health.

7 Jul 2022

Study examines IMPACC trial results to understand clinical phenotypes of disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In a recent article, longitudinal clinical phenotypes were described based on respiratory ordinal scales.

7 Jul 2022

COVID-19 and brain damage explained

In a recent study published in the Brain journal, researchers in the United States analyzed the neurovascular injury in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

7 Jul 2022

2022 monkeypox presents with new symptoms

In a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, researchers described the clinical and demographical characteristics of monkeypox virus infections among individuals attending sexual health centers in the United Kingdom (UK).

6 Jul 2022

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

A new study reveals that breast milk is often contaminated by environmental pollutants.

6 Jul 2022

COVID-19 vaccination with bacterial peptide conjugated to receptor-binding domain elicits potent immune response

In a new study, researchers assessed the efficiency of immunization with a bacterial peptide conjugated to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

6 Jul 2022

Intrahost genetic diversity and evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.517 lineage during chronic infection of an immunocompromised individual

Researchers investigated the intrahost evolution and genetic diversity of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.517 variant in an immunosuppressed person with chronic COVID-19.

6 Jul 2022

Novel inhalable COVID-19 vaccine

A recent study published in the Nature Biomedical Engineering journal illustrated a novel inhalable SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate centered on exosomes (Exos) coupled with recombinant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) receptor-binding domain (RBD).

5 Jul 2022

Deep RNA sequencing with molecular dynamic simulations can detect neutralizing antibodies elicited by COVID-19 patients

In a new study, researchers reported on the non-ACE2 blocking neutralizing antibodies elicited in response to severe coronavirus disease 2019 using deep ribonucleic acid sequencing with >100 million reads per sample and molecular dynamic simulations.

5 Jul 2022

The influence of immunosuppressive therapy on the development of adaptive immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Researchers evaluated the impact of immunosuppressive therapies on the induction of adaptive immunity after COVID-19 vaccination.

5 Jul 2022

Patient-derived antibody cocktail active across SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

In a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers in the United States described a rare anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) three antibody cocktail IMM-BCP-01.

4 Jul 2022

How does obesity affect the immune system?

A new study summarizes new findings on the immunoregulatory effects of excessive fat stores or malnutrition through Th2 cells.

4 Jul 2022

Enteric viruses found to transmit through the salivary route

Researchers reported on the productive and persistent infection of salivary glands (SGs) by enteric viruses, with oral cavity titers similar to intestinal titers.

4 Jul 2022

Somatic hypermutations found to enhance humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers explored the molecular basis for increased immunity against heterologous SARS-CoV-2 strains after repeated antigen exposures.

1 Jul 2022

Study evaluates if adults with obesity and a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection demonstrate poorer T cell immunity

Researchers assessed the association between obesity and T cell frequencies specific to the SARS-CoV-2 antigen.

1 Jul 2022

The impact of pre-existing immunity on mRNA booster doses of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the impact of pre-existing immunity on mRNA booster doses of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Jul 2022

Mosaic-8 RBD-nanoparticles show promise against current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server supports using mosaic sarbecovirus receptor-binding domain (RBD)-nanoparticles to discover therapeutic pan-variant and pan-sarbecovirus monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and to induce mAbs by vaccination.

30 Jun 2022

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers to continue breastfeeding for two years or beyond.

30 Jun 2022

Immunoglobulin News and Research

Antibodies transmitted through breast milk persist six months after COVID mRNA vaccination

After 3 doses of COVID vaccine, most cancer patients retain detectable humoral immunity

Human milk immune activity may both lower and increase infants’ infectious disease risk

Study examines IMPACC trial results to understand clinical phenotypes of disease severity in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

COVID-19 and brain damage explained

2022 monkeypox presents with new symptoms

A Spanish study found traces of environmental pollution in breast milk

COVID-19 vaccination with bacterial peptide conjugated to receptor-binding domain elicits potent immune response

Intrahost genetic diversity and evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.517 lineage during chronic infection of an immunocompromised individual

Novel inhalable COVID-19 vaccine

Deep RNA sequencing with molecular dynamic simulations can detect neutralizing antibodies elicited by COVID-19 patients

The influence of immunosuppressive therapy on the development of adaptive immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Patient-derived antibody cocktail active across SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

How does obesity affect the immune system?

Enteric viruses found to transmit through the salivary route

Somatic hypermutations found to enhance humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study evaluates if adults with obesity and a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection demonstrate poorer T cell immunity

The impact of pre-existing immunity on mRNA booster doses of BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

Mosaic-8 RBD-nanoparticles show promise against current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants

AAP recommends breastfeeding for 2 years

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How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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