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The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Researchers conducted an observational cohort study among healthcare workers.

14 Apr 2023

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

Researchers assessed whether exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy impacted infant neurodevelopment.

13 Apr 2023

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

In this inspiring interview, we speak to Dr. Radoje Drmanac, co-founder of Complete Genomics, about the past, present, and future of genomics research.

From MGI 13 Apr 2023

Pediatric invasive group A Streptococcal infections on the rise during respiratory virus outbreak

Researchers assess the incidence of invasive Group A streptococcal infections among children before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Apr 2023

An extremely rare case report of rebound multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children

Researchers described the case report of an infant boy experiencing rebound MIS-C.

12 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Researchers assessed the incidence rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections pre- and post-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC dominance among infants.

12 Apr 2023

Impact of maternal COVID-19 on neonatal brain development

Researchers described two coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) -infected neonate cases.

10 Apr 2023

The distribution and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Huanan seafood market

Researchers surveyed SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan seafood market (HSM).

10 Apr 2023

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

A study investigating risk factors and vectors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) household transmission reveals that the presence of the virus on the hands of primary and secondary cases and on frequently-touched surfaces is associated with transmission risk. The study is published in the journal THE LANCET Microbe.

9 Apr 2023

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Researchers reviewed the current knowledge related to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and the role of mitochondria concerning health outcomes.

7 Apr 2023

Is mRNA decoding in humans structurally and kinetically distinct from bacteria?

Researchers examined molecular-level differences in ribosomal translational fidelity between humans and bacteria.

7 Apr 2023

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

Researchers investigated the association between caffeine and the colonic microbiome.

6 Apr 2023

Long COVID linked to increased sick leave rate

Researchers examined associations between coronavirus disease 2019 and sick leave post-acute infection.

5 Apr 2023

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Researchers assessed the extent of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC BA.5 sub-VOC infection-associated brain infection and death.

5 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

In a recent study, researchers assessed serological and mucosal immunity among three differing cohorts.

4 Apr 2023

Could mink serve as an immediate host for Influenza A transmission?

A recent study discussed influenza A virus infections in minks, emphasizing their contribution/role as an intermediate host.

3 Apr 2023

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

What is currently known about the mechanisms by which DNA tumor viruses evade uracil-mediated antiviral immunity?

Researchers reviewed the existing knowledge on the mechanisms through which DNA tumor viruses evade the antiviral immunity mediated through mis-incorporated uracil (U).

3 Apr 2023

Red blood cell hitch-hiking facilitates SARS-CoV-2 multi-organ spread

Researchers assessed the infectious capacity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in plasma and red blood cells.

3 Apr 2023

Polymerase News and Research

The prevalence and factors contributing to presenteeism with COVID-19

Study finds no association between maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and infant neurodevelopment

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

Pediatric invasive group A Streptococcal infections on the rise during respiratory virus outbreak

An extremely rare case report of rebound multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Impact of maternal COVID-19 on neonatal brain development

The distribution and prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Huanan seafood market

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

Mediterranean diet and the modulation of mitochondrial function

Is mRNA decoding in humans structurally and kinetically distinct from bacteria?

Does higher caffeine and coffee intake impact colonic microbiota composition and diversity?

Long COVID linked to increased sick leave rate

Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

Could mink serve as an immediate host for Influenza A transmission?

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

What is currently known about the mechanisms by which DNA tumor viruses evade uracil-mediated antiviral immunity?

Red blood cell hitch-hiking facilitates SARS-CoV-2 multi-organ spread

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