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Northwestern researchers continue to tackle every facet of COVID-19 pandemic

Northwestern researchers continue to tackle every facet of COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic nears the two-year mark, Northwestern Medicine scientists continue to tackle every facet of the disease, from investigating coronavirus vaccines' potential for providing immunity against similar coronaviruses to developing novel rapid antigen-based tests and examining disparities in COVID-19 case and mortality rates in Chicago.

30 Nov 2021

New strategy for antibodies to distort viruses discovered

New strategy for antibodies to distort viruses discovered

It is widely understood that antibodies neutralize viruses by latching onto their surfaces and blocking them from infecting host cells.

30 Nov 2021

Low wind speeds and stale air associated with higher incidence of Covid-19

Low wind speeds and stale air associated with higher incidence of Covid-19

While it may not be the season for beach going and barbecues, people continue to work and gather outside in many settings. Is that cause for concern in these latest stages of the pandemic, and new variants? Not necessarily, but a new study indicates that low wind speeds and stale air are associated with a higher incidence of contracting Covid-19 when people socialize outside – perhaps as much as 45 percent more compared to when winds are stronger.

30 Nov 2021

Face mask sewing related to well-being at start of pandemic

Face mask sewing related to well-being at start of pandemic

During a critical face mask shortage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, home sewers responded by pulling out fabric stashes, threading their machines and getting to work.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers developing an online tool kit to prevent childhood obesity

Researchers developing an online tool kit to prevent childhood obesity

University of Queensland researchers are collaborating with an extensive range of health professionals to re-design and improve strategies to prevent childhood obesity.

30 Nov 2021

Virginia Tech researchers discover potential target for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease

Virginia Tech researchers discover potential target for diagnosing and treating Lyme disease

You don't have to go far to find ticks. Just step outside and look for some grass. Look to the top of the shiny, green blade – usually ankle high. A tick might be there, waiting.

30 Nov 2021

COVID-19 booster jabs to be offered to all adults in England by the end of January

COVID-19 booster jabs to be offered to all adults in England by the end of January

All eligible adults in England aged 18 and over will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of January.

30 Nov 2021

Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know

Omicron and other coronavirus variants: What you need to know

Americans, already weary of a pandemic nearly two years long, were dealt a new blow during the long Thanksgiving weekend: the announcement that a new coronavirus variant had emerged.

30 Nov 2021

Study shows that nucleic acid amplification tests more accurate in detecting SARS-CoV-2 than rapid antigen

Study shows that nucleic acid amplification tests more accurate in detecting SARS-CoV-2 than rapid antigen

Researchers use reference preparations from pooled swab samples to compare the analytical sensitivity of different SARS-CoV-2 assays

30 Nov 2021

Potentially neurotoxic SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments

Potentially neurotoxic SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments

Researchers investigate potentially amyloidogenic peptide fragments that could be associated with the neurological symptoms of COVID-19 and long-COVID.

30 Nov 2021

Host and in vitro genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Host and in vitro genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Researchers from the University of Sydney investigate the genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 within the host and in vitro.

30 Nov 2021

Scientists develop a smartwatch-based device for early detection of COVID-19

Scientists develop a smartwatch-based device for early detection of COVID-19

Scientists have developed a wearable device that can detect the early onset of COVID-19 in real-time by analyzing the aberrant changes in physiological parameters caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Nov 2021

Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

A new paper deals with the identification of an antiviral compound that could help in developing additional drugs to help fight COVID-19.

30 Nov 2021

UK study finds COVID-19 from Delta and Alpha infections are clinically similar

UK study finds COVID-19 from Delta and Alpha infections are clinically similar

Research suggests that COVID-19 from Delta or Alpha infections is clinically similar, yet Delta is more transmissible than Alpha.

30 Nov 2021

LSHTM will play a key role in the new £10m ESRC Research Centre

LSHTM will play a key role in the new £10m ESRC Research Centre

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will play a key role in a new Centre for Care that will support reform within the care system by providing research and evidence that can guide decision making and practice.

30 Nov 2021

With federal covid sick leave gone, workers feel pressure to show up at work

With federal covid sick leave gone, workers feel pressure to show up at work

Economists and public health experts alike say paid sick leave is an essential tool — like testing, masks and vaccines — in the effort to prevent covid-19 infection and keep workplaces safe.

30 Nov 2021

Predicting the far-field transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors

Predicting the far-field transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors

Researchers from the UK predicted the infection rate by the far-field airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 indoors.

30 Nov 2021

COVID-19 infections in the fully vaccinated are rare but are common in people with weak immune systems

COVID-19 infections in the fully vaccinated are rare but are common in people with weak immune systems

A real-world retrospective cohort study involving nearly 1.2 million people shows COVID-19 infections in the 'fully' vaccinated are rare but are more common and severe in people with weaker immune systems.

30 Nov 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Pregnant patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 were treated with MAb and reported no adverse effects.

30 Nov 2021

Increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders

Increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders

A new study gathered data from the HEROES-RECOVER prospective cohorts and reported an increased illness burden of COVID-19 among unvaccinated first responders.

30 Nov 2021

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