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Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

RNA vaccines against Covid-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity of disease. However, a team of researchers at MIT is working on making them even better.

8 Sep 2023

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA Nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection.

7 Sep 2023

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

A new preprint posted to the bioRxiv server discusses whether this variant shows neutralization escape.

7 Sep 2023

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis lose their vaccination protection significantly earlier than average.

7 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable decline in new cancer diagnoses in Manitoba, Canada, particularly affecting breast, colon, and rectal cancers. The study highlights the urgent need for healthcare strategies to mitigate the impact of future disruptions on cancer detection and treatment.

6 Sep 2023

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86: New variant under watch

Researchers identify a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, BA.2.86, with enhanced ability to evade immunity but lower infectivity compared to current variants. The study highlights the need for global monitoring due to its potential to become a predominant strain if it gains infectivity through mutations.

6 Sep 2023

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers reviewed the evidence for SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

6 Sep 2023

Researchers characterize new SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant neutralization by monoclonal antibodies

Researchers used a SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-pseudotyped viral model to characterize BA.2.86 variant neutralization by monoclonal antibodies.

6 Sep 2023

Early viral exposure in mice weakens vaccine response, raising questions for human studies

Researchers at Washington University have demonstrated that early life exposure to multiple viruses in house mice dampens the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations later in life. The study raises concerns about the applicability of common mouse models in immunological research, suggesting that prior pathogen exposure could be a significant variable in predicting vaccine efficacy.

5 Sep 2023

Monovalent vaccine outperforms bivalent in fighting new Omicron variants

New U.S. study finds mRNA-1273.815, a monovalent vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant, generates higher neutralizing antibody titers compared to its bivalent counterpart. The study supports updating to an XBB.1.5-based monovalent vaccine for the 2023-24 campaign to combat emerging variants.

5 Sep 2023

Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promising cross-neutralizing antibodies against new COVID-19 variants

The study reveals that Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine effectively induces cross-neutralizing antibodies against multiple Omicron XBB sub-variants in both mice and non-human primates.

5 Sep 2023

Can SARS-CoV-2 infect poultry?

New research in the Virology Journal suggests that chickens could become intermediate hosts for newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 variants, posing a potential threat to public health. The study identifies AXL and ACE2 receptors in chickens as likely binding sites for the virus, highlighting the need for further research and preventive measures.

5 Sep 2023

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

A recent study at the University of New Mexico Hospital highlights that American Indian and Alaska Native populations face disproportionate severity and mortality rates from COVID-19. The research points to the urgent need for targeted interventions and resources to address these health disparities.

5 Sep 2023

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si, about the challenges of conventional proteomic methods, as well as how next-generation protein sequencing is democratizing protein sequencing.

From Quantum-SI 5 Sep 2023

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could be speeding up Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, says new study

Swedish researchers find that SARS-CoV-2's spike protein amyloids can accelerate the formation of harmful protein aggregates related to neurodegenerative diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob and Alzheimer's. The study suggests a potential link between COVID-19 and increased cases of these brain disorders.

5 Sep 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

Study explores the interaction between SARS-CoV-2's non-structural protein 3 (NSP3) and proteins related to Fragile X mental retardation (FMRPs), shedding light on COVID-19 pathophysiology. The research suggests that the virus exploits these host cell proteins for effective infection and possibly interferes with antiviral defense mechanisms, offering new insights into the genetic basis of Fragile X syndrome.

5 Sep 2023

SARS-CoV-2 Eris variant spreads faster and dodges immunity

Study investigates the characteristics of the EG.5.1 "Eris" variant of SARS-CoV-2, finding it more transmissible among hamsters and slightly better at evading immunity compared to the XBB.1.5 variant. The results suggest that these properties could be driving the variant's increasing prevalence in human populations.

5 Sep 2023

Pandemic pounds: Study reveals COVID-19's impact on pregnancy weight gain patterns

The study reveals that gestational weight gain (GWG) increased during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and plateaued in the later stages, affecting especially those who were overweight or obese. It highlights the influence of the pandemic on pregnancy-related outcomes, including pre-pregnancy weight and GWG.

4 Sep 2023

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers characterized two novel SARS-CoV-2 XBB variants, EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3.

4 Sep 2023

Study investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms of PASC after COVID-19

Researchers investigated early pathophysiological mechanisms potentially underlying PASC post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.

4 Sep 2023

SARS CoV 2 News and Research

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

Novel method using DNA nanoballs could revolutionize pathogen detection

BA.2.86 Omicron variant: Is our immunity under siege?

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86: New variant under watch

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers characterize new SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 variant neutralization by monoclonal antibodies

Early viral exposure in mice weakens vaccine response, raising questions for human studies

Monovalent vaccine outperforms bivalent in fighting new Omicron variants

Novavax's updated XBB.1.5 vaccine shows promising cross-neutralizing antibodies against new COVID-19 variants

Can SARS-CoV-2 infect poultry?

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could be speeding up Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, says new study

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks Fragile X proteins to fuel infection: New clues in COVID-19 and genetic disorders

SARS-CoV-2 Eris variant spreads faster and dodges immunity

Pandemic pounds: Study reveals COVID-19's impact on pregnancy weight gain patterns

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

Study investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms of PASC after COVID-19

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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