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The potential role of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract in the management of COVID-19

Researchers explored the effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract (EGb) in the management of COVID-19 severity.

13 Jun 2022

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Researchers assessed the variation in SARS-CoV-2 manifestation with age.

13 Jun 2022

Smartwatches used to monitor short-term effects of 4th BNT162b2 booster shot

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in Israel compared the short-term effects of the first and second booster doses of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA-based) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine BNT162b2.

13 Jun 2022

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, researchers demonstrated higher comparative efficacy of the intranasal (IN) route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine administration versus intramuscular route in mice.

12 Jun 2022

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, KU Leuven researchers investigated whether there was an association between the intensity of the co-circulation of adenovirus (AdV) 40/41 and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the number of hepatitis cases of unknown origin emerging in Belgium.

12 Jun 2022

Study finds Moderna COVID vaccine efficacy peaks at 94% after 120 days

A recent research letter posted to the JAMA Network Open assessed the durability of immunity conferred by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 vaccine.

10 Jun 2022

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Researchers investigated the residual SARS-CoV-2 antigen found in long COVID-19 patients.

9 Jun 2022

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that two genes, GTPase, IMAP Family Member 7 (GIMAP7), and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), have the potential to predict severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with ~90% accuracy.

8 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined how the interaction of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) open reading frame 8 (ORF8) protein with host dendritic cells (DCs) induced cytokine storm.

8 Jun 2022

Study on the underlying biology of long COVID

In a recent article published in the Science Translational Medicine journal, researchers analyzed prolonged and unique implications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in humans and hamsters following recovery.

8 Jun 2022

The cumulative risk of myocarditis/myopericarditis among global mRNA-1273 recipients

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the incidence of myocarditis among COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccinees.

8 Jun 2022

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Researchers assessed the proportion of receptor-binding domain antibodies in COVID-19-recovered patients.

8 Jun 2022

Where did Omicron's unique spike gene insertion originate?

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, scientists at nference Labs investigated the origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) new variant of concern (VOC) Omicron's unique spike (S) gene insertion ins214EPE.

8 Jun 2022

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

Researchers report the discovery of the Gimso virus, a novel betacoronavirus in a bank vole from Grimso, Sweden

7 Jun 2022

Gastrointestinal complications caused by SARS-CoV-2

scientists discuss the gastrointestinal complications associated with COVID-19.

7 Jun 2022

The effect of Omicron breakthrough infection on the magnitude and breadth of serum neutralizing activity and memory B cells among BNT162b2 vaccinees

Researchers evaluated the impact of breakthrough infections with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 sublineage on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern neutralization and memory B lymphocytes formation among BNT162b2 vaccinees.

7 Jun 2022

Natural serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lactating cows

Researchers observed SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion in lactating cows.

7 Jun 2022

Omicron lineage spike proteins use ACE2 receptors more efficiently

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated various traits, including the entry pathways and sensitivity to vaccination-elicited antibody responses by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variants.

7 Jun 2022

Age exacerbates COVID neuroimmunological symptoms

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago investigated whether aging exacerbated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-induced neuropsychiatric disorders.

6 Jun 2022

The frequency and nature of RNA errors in both SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccine

A recent article demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 mutants and vaccine variability stem from ribonucleic acid polymerase inaccuracy.

6 Jun 2022

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The potential role of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract in the management of COVID-19

Innate and adaptive immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in older golden hamsters

Smartwatches used to monitor short-term effects of 4th BNT162b2 booster shot

Animal study suggests intranasal COVID vaccine delivery more efficient than intramuscular

Co-circulation of adenovirus 40/41 and SARS-CoV-2 and emergence of hepatitis cases in children

Study finds Moderna COVID vaccine efficacy peaks at 94% after 120 days

The presence of residual SARS-CoV-2 antigens in post-convalescent tissues

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 ORF8 protein binds to dendritic cells and induces a hyper-inflammatory cytokine storm

Study on the underlying biology of long COVID

The cumulative risk of myocarditis/myopericarditis among global mRNA-1273 recipients

Longitudinal kinetics of the serological response in COVID-19 recovered patients over a period of 14 months

Where did Omicron's unique spike gene insertion originate?

A new coronavirus found in Swedish bank voles

Gastrointestinal complications caused by SARS-CoV-2

The effect of Omicron breakthrough infection on the magnitude and breadth of serum neutralizing activity and memory B cells among BNT162b2 vaccinees

Natural serological evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in lactating cows

Omicron lineage spike proteins use ACE2 receptors more efficiently

Age exacerbates COVID neuroimmunological symptoms

The frequency and nature of RNA errors in both SARS-CoV-2 and its vaccine

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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