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mRNA vaccine methodologies: Production, value and spectrometer use

To be decided by the editor

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 16 Dec 2022

Clinical efficacy and safety of two injections of a bivalent vaccine as a primary series during a period of Omicron circulation

Researchers evaluated the bivalent vaccine efficacy against the Omicron VOC.

13 Dec 2022

Machine learning analysis suggests that there are four sub-phenotypes of long COVID

Researchers identified PASC [post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)] sub-phenotypes depending on conditions diagnosed within 1 to 3 months of acute infection by SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2022

Co-infecting pathogens and the microbiome from SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative samples

Researchers evaluated co-infections in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients.

6 Dec 2022

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

Lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have recently emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of cancers, as well as infectious diseases.

4 Dec 2022

Two experimental mRNA vaccines highly effective in reducing malaria infection and transmission

Malaria is found in more than 90 countries around the world, causing 241 million cases and an estimated 627,000 deaths every year.

1 Dec 2022

SARS-CoV-2 can cause hyperglycemia in cats

In a recent study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers explored the association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and hyperglycemia in cats.

30 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 RNA found to be present in various environmental surface samples

Researchers conducted environmental surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ribonucleic acid (RNA).

29 Nov 2022

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

Researchers review potential areas for mRNA vaccine development against pathogenic viruses other than SARS-CoV-2.

28 Nov 2022

Bivalent mRNA vaccines could enhance protective efficacy against COVID-19

A new study presents evidence suggestive of restored or increased efficacy from changing the formulation of COVID-19 vaccines to a bivalent one.

23 Nov 2022

Creating New Targeted Antibacterial Products to Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

We speak to Matthew Dunne, Director for Drug Discovery at Micreos Pharmaceuticals, about the importance of creating new targeted antibacterial products.

22 Nov 2022

MGI announces European launch of new MGISP-Smart 8 automated sample preparation system and empowerment program at MEDICA to further access to genomics

MGI, a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today announced the introduction of the latest MGISP-Smart 8 automated sample preparation system to Europe and the first iteration of its Empowerment Program at the MEDICA Trade Fair, taking place November 14-17 in Düsseldorf.

From MGI 17 Nov 2022

Handheld diagnostic all-in-one lab kit could increase the speed and volume of disease testing

Using swarms of pinhead-sized magnets inside a handheld, all-in-one lab kit, UCLA researchers have developed a technology that could significantly increase the speed and volume of disease testing, while reducing the costs and usage of scarce supplies.

11 Nov 2022

What is the role of adenoviruses in human health?

With advances in molecular biology informing recent developments in vaccinology, gene therapy, and other fields of medicine, human adenoviruses (HAdVs) have been of primary importance in medical research. A recent review looks at the promises of HAdVs, their potential dangers, and future challenges.

9 Nov 2022

Study shows likely SARS-CoV-2 transmission between different rooms of a quarantine hotel

The results of this study, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, underline the enhanced transmissibility of the Omicron variants of the virus, which takes advantage of small airstreams to jump to new hosts. "Our findings emphasize the importance of ventilation and integrity of building structure in quarantine facilities."

6 Nov 2022

New Pathogen Analyzer combines the advantages of PCR and rapid antigen testing

Speed or accuracy? As far as COVID-19 tests go, this was the choice you had to make. In the future, this dilemma could be a thing of the past.

2 Nov 2022

The importance of accurate pipetting in biomedical laboratory work

In this interview, Stephanie Stursberg, Group Product Manager for pipetting platforms at INTEGRA Biosciences, talks to NewsMedical about the importance of accurate and efficient pipetting in biomedical laboratory work.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 2 Nov 2022

COVID-19 positive hearts may be safe for transplantation

A recent study soon to be presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2022* suggests that hearts from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive (COVID-19+) donors may be safe for transplantation.

1 Nov 2022

Combining host gene expression profiling and metagenomic pathogen detection from plasma nucleic acid enables accurate sepsis diagnosis

Researchers developed integrated host-microbe plasma metagenomics to facilitate sepsis diagnosis.

24 Oct 2022

UK hospital study explores whether monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and fomites

Researchers conducted an observational study to determine environmental contamination with the monkeypox virus in the hospital isolation rooms of monkeypox patients to understand potential exposures to healthcare workers.

20 Oct 2022