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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Based on protein-protein interactions, the paper shows the presence of ten genes that overlap between the two illnesses, also shared by several other deadly and debilitating diseases.

2 Nov 2021

Placental cell-type productively infected with SARS-CoV-2

A new preprint describes the development of a new platform for evaluating the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in placental tissue.

2 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by camel nanobodies

Researchers from the US recently isolated two VHH nanobodies - 7A3 and 8A2 - from dromedary camels (Camelus dromedaries) using phage display. These nanobodies were found to have a high affinity for the spike RBD and broad neutralization abilities against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

2 Nov 2021

Scientists identify compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections

By studying a disease caused by a close cousin of the virus behind COVID-19, a team of scientists has identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections.

1 Nov 2021

Researchers identify γ-tubulin ring complex to be responsible for providing centriole stability

Centrioles are cylindrical structures involved in the generation of microtubules - fibers inside of cells that form a network to provide structure and shape to cells and to mediate transport processes.

1 Nov 2021

Study reveals how bone cells form dendrites that are important for maintaining bone strength

Embedded within bone tissue are osteocytes, cells with tree-like projections called dendrites that are important for receiving communication from other cells.

1 Nov 2021

Study reassures the safety, immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines for patients with rheumatic diseases

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that the COVID-19 vaccine was not associated with severe disease flares in patients with rheumatic diseases.

1 Nov 2021

Rice introduces new online portal to help researchers screen COVID-19 drug candidates

Rice University researchers have introduced an online portal to help researchers screen COVID-19 drug candidates that might attack specific proteins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

1 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a new test to more easily diagnose medulloblastoma

Researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer, in partnership with BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, have developed a new test to more easily diagnose medulloblastoma, the most common malignant childhood brain tumor.

1 Nov 2021

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

In a recent study, researchers document the detection and sequencing of an AY.3 virus from a 12-year-old Collie living with a SARS-CoV-2-infected owner.

1 Nov 2021

Evidence antibodies targeting HCoV-OC43 are robustly boosted in response to SARS-CoV-2 but not vaccination

The magnitude of cross-reactive antibodies correlated well with responses to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the S2 subdomain.

1 Nov 2021

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persisting for nearly a year, including to delta: NZ study

A cohort study found that antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and neutralizing antibodies remain relatively stable 8-11 months post-infection.

1 Nov 2021

COVID-19 antibody levels stay more durable in vaccinated people with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

In what is believed to be one of the largest studies of its kind, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus) stay more durable — that is, remain higher over an extended period of time — in people who were infected by the virus and then received protection from two doses of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine compared with those who only got immunized.

1 Nov 2021

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Identification of common genes in COVID-19 and COPD

Placental cell-type productively infected with SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 variants neutralized by camel nanobodies

Scientists identify compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of coronavirus infections

Researchers identify γ-tubulin ring complex to be responsible for providing centriole stability

Study reveals how bone cells form dendrites that are important for maintaining bone strength

Study reassures the safety, immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines for patients with rheumatic diseases

Rice introduces new online portal to help researchers screen COVID-19 drug candidates

Researchers develop a new test to more easily diagnose medulloblastoma

Curious case of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in a dog

Evidence antibodies targeting HCoV-OC43 are robustly boosted in response to SARS-CoV-2 but not vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persisting for nearly a year, including to delta: NZ study

COVID-19 antibody levels stay more durable in vaccinated people with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

Potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and secondary occurrence of anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Curcumin, a bioactive component of turmeric, effectively neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Microtubule regulatory protein inhibits early HIV-1 infection, study finds

Identification of novel nanobodies to specifically target SARS-CoV-2 replication protein

Structural and molecular contributions to understanding antibody recognition of pathogenic viruses

Study finds inhaled microspheres reduce SARS-CoV-2 infective effectiveness

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