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Humoral responses to SARS-CoV-2 are detectable through saliva, scientists find

Your saliva may be able to tell you if you’ve developed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies, suggests a new medRxiv* preprint study. In immunocompromised groups, salivary Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody levels were associated with IgG titers in blood serum 3 to 4 weeks after mRNA vaccination.

5 Oct 2021

New, specialized medical R&D facility is set to be established in Queensland

A specialized medical research facility that will transform ground-breaking research into new medical equipment and technology is set to be established in Queensland, at the Herston Health Precinct.

5 Oct 2021

UD chemical engineer aims to improve the delivery of therapeutic medicines to the body

The human body has built-in protections to keep pathogens out. That sneezing fit or stuffy nose when you have a cold? That's your body leveraging mucosal linings in your respiratory system to expel the offending virus.

5 Oct 2021

What makes SARS-CoV-2 variants more virulent?

Researchers in the Republic of Korea have conducted a study of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – that could help to inform further studies investigating the increased virulence of variants of concern and interest.

4 Oct 2021

Scientists analyze if T-cell tests can be used to determine whether people had COVID-19

Can T-cell tests be used to determine whether people have had COVID-19? Scientists at Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet have jointly analysed this issue under the aegis of the COMMUNITY study at Danderyd Hospital. Their study is published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE.

4 Oct 2021

Fully vaccinated people with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection have more memory B cells, study shows

A new study by University of Minnesota Medical School researchers is revealing that some people who received an mRNA vaccination for COVID-19 have greater immune responses compared to others.

4 Oct 2021

Study sheds new light on the mechanisms required for development of adult-born neurons

A unique interaction between an excitatory neural receptor and a chloride transporter are critical for development of adult-born neurons in the dentate gyrus, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Cell Reports.

4 Oct 2021

Study looks at immunosuppressants and COVID vaccine efficacy

Researchers investigate the effects of five established immunosuppressant medications following COVID-19 vaccination.

4 Oct 2021

Specific wavelength of UV light is safe and effective way to kill SARS-CoV-2 virus

A specific wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light is not only extremely effective at killing the virus which causes COVID-19, but is also safer for use in public spaces, finds new University of Colorado Boulder research.

4 Oct 2021

How durable is the immune response generated from the BNT162b2 vaccine?

In a recent study, researchers analyzed antibody responses to the homologous Wu strain and several other SARS-CoV-2 variants after BNT162b2 vaccination.

4 Oct 2021

mRNA vaccination induces strong humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in over 80's

A recent study assesses the serological and cellular responses to Pfizer’s BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in people aged 80-96 years.

4 Oct 2021

Glycerin helps calm the red itchy patches in psoriasis model

Patients with psoriasis have reported that glycerin, an inexpensive, harmless, slightly sweet liquid high on the list of ingredients in many skin lotions, is effective at combatting their psoriasis and now scientists have objective evidence to support their reports.

4 Oct 2021

Study reveals the underlying mechanisms behind obesity and type 2 diabetes link

It is well known that obesity affects the body's insulin production and over time risks leading to type 2 diabetes and several other metabolic diseases.

4 Oct 2021

Experimental vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease that cannot currently be cured.

4 Oct 2021

Study finds cause and solution for complications in peritoneal dialysis

The number of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease or loss of kidney function is increasing worldwide and with it the number of people who need renal replacement therapy.

4 Oct 2021

Antibody kinetics after natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in Hispanic/Latino population

A new study addressing this issue has been published in Viruses that shows that functional neutralizing antibody tests are more relevant indicators than the presence or absence of binding antibodies.

4 Oct 2021

Mandatory vaccines for health care workers might upend nurses’ training

Kaitlyn Hevner expects to complete a 15-month accelerated nursing program at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville in December. For her clinical training this fall, she's working 12-hour shifts on weekends with medical-surgical patients at a hospital.

4 Oct 2021

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Humoral responses to SARS-CoV-2 are detectable through saliva, scientists find

New, specialized medical R&D facility is set to be established in Queensland

UD chemical engineer aims to improve the delivery of therapeutic medicines to the body

What makes SARS-CoV-2 variants more virulent?

Scientists analyze if T-cell tests can be used to determine whether people had COVID-19

Fully vaccinated people with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection have more memory B cells, study shows

Study sheds new light on the mechanisms required for development of adult-born neurons

Study looks at immunosuppressants and COVID vaccine efficacy

Specific wavelength of UV light is safe and effective way to kill SARS-CoV-2 virus

How durable is the immune response generated from the BNT162b2 vaccine?

mRNA vaccination induces strong humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in over 80's

Glycerin helps calm the red itchy patches in psoriasis model

Study reveals the underlying mechanisms behind obesity and type 2 diabetes link

Experimental vaccine shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis

Study finds cause and solution for complications in peritoneal dialysis

Antibody kinetics after natural SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in Hispanic/Latino population

Mandatory vaccines for health care workers might upend nurses’ training

Difficulties of stability and storage of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Key lessons from COVID-19 pandemic for scientific and clinical communities

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