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A new promising target for broad-spectrum therapeutics against coronaviruses

A recent study by Canadian and US researchers demonstrates how frameshift signals of coronaviruses represent a viable target for developing novel therapeutics with broad-spectrum activity – not only against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), but also other constituents of the coronavirus family. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server while it undergoes peer review.

11 Aug 2021

Researchers employ artificial intelligence models for image-based detection of COVID-19

Medical imaging has long been a vital tool for the diagnosis and prognostic assessments of many diseases. In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence models has been used in conjunction with this imaging to augment their diagnostic capabilities.

11 Aug 2021

COVID-19 booster shot in autumn will effectively protect against existing and future variants

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have confirmed that an autumn 'booster' dose of a Covid-19 vaccine will be an effective way to protect people from existing, and potentially future, variants of concern.

11 Aug 2021

COVID-19 vaccines offer better protection than natural immunity alone

Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that among people who were previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, those who were still unvaccinated are more likely to be reinfected than those fully vaccinated after prior infection.

11 Aug 2021

Plant-based virus-like particle vaccine induces durable immune response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists from Germany and Belgium have recently described the immunogenicity of a plant-based virus-like particle vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The vaccine induces robust antibody and T cell responses for at least 6 months. Moreover, the vaccine demonstrates potent neutralizing efficacy against the B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P1 variants of SARS-CoV-2.

11 Aug 2021

Both mRNA vaccines protect against symptomatic disease with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

A new study demonstrates that the two mRNA vaccines have widely varying efficacies against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant.

10 Aug 2021

Study defines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies associated with neutralization and effector functions

A new study explores the polyclonal antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 in greater detail.

10 Aug 2021

Green spaces, especially forest, reduce COVID-19 incidence, study says

An intriguing new study reveals that the closer you are to green spaces, especially forests, the less likely you are to be infected with SARS-CoV-2.

10 Aug 2021

Study shows efficacy of gamma irradiation of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate in mouse model

A new study reports a more rapid method of viral inactivation in an effort to increase the appeal of inactivated viral vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Aug 2021

High alcohol consumption increases risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, finds US student study

A new study finds that heavy alcohol drinking is associated with an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases among American college students.

10 Aug 2021

Natural vs. vaccine-induced COVID-19 immunity

A new paper discusses the protection offered by immunity against COVID-19 following vaccination as compared to natural infection.

10 Aug 2021

Researchers create a computational model to evaluate drug delivery through inhalers

Increased air pollution in recent years has not only contributed to deteriorating environmental conditions in cities across the globe.

10 Aug 2021

Genosensors enable low-cost and rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have stimulated innovation on several fronts. One is the development of low-cost methods of clinical diagnosis.

10 Aug 2021

IMBA researchers may have found the "Achilles' heel" of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Researchers identify two sugar-binding proteins that impede the viral entry of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants.

10 Aug 2021

Patient laments on not getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Saul Torres considers himself lucky to be alive after contracting COVID-19 and suffering from a rare neurological condition.

10 Aug 2021

Comparative scoring system suggests possibility of global COVID-19 eradication

The global eradication of COVID-19 is probably feasible, and more so than it is for polio, although considerably less so than it was for smallpox, suggests a comparative score of technical, sociopolitical, and economic factors for all three infections, published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.

10 Aug 2021

New platform can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a platform which can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that allow it to escape antibodies and infect cells.

10 Aug 2021

New optical technique for remote detection of viruses on surfaces

Researchers from the Universidad de Sevilla (University of Seville) have developed and patented a prototype to detect remotely viruses (including synthetic SARS-CoV-2) deposited on surfaces, analyzing images taken at multiple wavelengths - the so-called hyperspectral imaging - a technique commonly used in astrophysics.

10 Aug 2021

Researchers look into the effects of particle contaminants on mucosal system

Major disruptions to our health and quality of life are front of mind in an era when wildfires, floods, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impact Earth's population daily.

10 Aug 2021

Three quarters of UK adults have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Three quarters of adults in the UK have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the public continues to do what it can to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community.

10 Aug 2021

covid 19 News and Research

A new promising target for broad-spectrum therapeutics against coronaviruses

Researchers employ artificial intelligence models for image-based detection of COVID-19

COVID-19 booster shot in autumn will effectively protect against existing and future variants

COVID-19 vaccines offer better protection than natural immunity alone

Plant-based virus-like particle vaccine induces durable immune response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Both mRNA vaccines protect against symptomatic disease with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Study defines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies associated with neutralization and effector functions

Green spaces, especially forest, reduce COVID-19 incidence, study says

Study shows efficacy of gamma irradiation of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate in mouse model

High alcohol consumption increases risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, finds US student study

Natural vs. vaccine-induced COVID-19 immunity

Researchers create a computational model to evaluate drug delivery through inhalers

Genosensors enable low-cost and rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

IMBA researchers may have found the "Achilles' heel" of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Patient laments on not getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Comparative scoring system suggests possibility of global COVID-19 eradication

New platform can quickly identify common mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 virus

New optical technique for remote detection of viruses on surfaces

Researchers look into the effects of particle contaminants on mucosal system

Three quarters of UK adults have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine

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