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Do two or more mRNA vaccine doses provide additional protection in patients with prior COVID-19 infection?

Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study among vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients between December 16, 2020, and March 15, 2022, in the USA.

30 Mar 2023

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Researchers examined the potential impact of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination and disease on changes in the menstrual cycle.

30 Mar 2023

Study indicates interleukin-6-dependant pathway dysregulation as a key druggable feature of COVID-19

Researchers identified an interleukin 6 dependent alternative pathway as a therapeutic strategy against coronavirus disease 2019.

30 Mar 2023

From an economic crisis to a global pandemic: how have trends in emotional distress changed between 2009 and 2021?

Researchers investigated global trends in emotional discomfort.

30 Mar 2023

The decision-making process for the launch of trials for COVID-19 repurposed antivirals

Researchers reviewed the decision-making process for performing randomized clinical trials for three drugs under consideration for repurposing for COVID-19 treatment: remdesivir, molnupiravir, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.

30 Mar 2023

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Researchers assessed the efficacy of antiviral medications against novel Omicron subvariants.

30 Mar 2023

Study finds minimal impact of SARS-CoV-2 genome variability on current diagnostic molecular systems

The authors of a new study under review at the journal Scientific Reports and currently posted to the Research Square preprint* server proposed a novel analysis pipeline to help identify mutations in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) primer regions.

29 Mar 2023

Cellular senescence and extracellular vesicles partner to play a role in triggering amyloidosis

A new editorial paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 5, entitled, "Senescence and extracellular vesicles: novel partners in vascular amyloidosis."

29 Mar 2023

An apple a day keeps the doctor away: polyphenol-enriched apples alter immune cell gene expression and fecal microbiota composition

Researchers compared the effects of consuming red-fleshed apples and white-fleshed among healthy adults.

29 Mar 2023

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

Researchers assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on endogenous retroviruses of the LTR69 subfamily.

28 Mar 2023

Grape polyphenols reduce angiogenesis in adipose tissue during overfeeding weight gain

A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry investigated the changes in gene expressions during an overfeeding episode. It demonstrated that supplementation of grape polyphenols in healthy lean men modulates the expression of genes related to adipose tissue angiogenesis.

28 Mar 2023

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Researchers describe the pathological mechanisms of virus-induced autoimmune diseases.

28 Mar 2023

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

Researchers use geospatial models based to predict the rural global areas of bushmeat activity.

28 Mar 2023

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

Researchers assessed the impact of BCG vaccination on the protection provided by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

28 Mar 2023

NIH scientists discover an autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the LYN gene

Scientists have identified an autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the LYN gene, an important regulator of immune responses in health and disease.

28 Mar 2023

Study investigates the antigenic and viral receptor-binding properties of major Omicron BA.2.75 subvariants

Researchers in the US examined the neutralization evasion and receptor affinity properties of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 sub-variants.

28 Mar 2023

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers analyzed ticks that bit humans between January 2014 and March 2021 in France for the presence of bacterial pathogens.

27 Mar 2023

Case report on Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis and SARS-CoV-2 concomitant infection

In a recent case report published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers reported a case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis concomitant infection.

27 Mar 2023

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers in Spain performed a systematic review of pneumolysin (PLY) toxin as a molecular target to develop novel therapeutics against Streptococcus pneumoniae.

27 Mar 2023

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

In a recent article published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers showed that a novel, lab-engineered monoclonal antibody (mAb), adintrevimab conferred up to 50% protection against symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Furthermore, it demonstrated this exceptional efficacy in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)–naïve individuals even at titers as low as 1:30.

27 Mar 2023

Syndrome News and Research

Do two or more mRNA vaccine doses provide additional protection in patients with prior COVID-19 infection?

How does acute COVID-19 or COVID vaccination affect menstruation?

Study indicates interleukin-6-dependant pathway dysregulation as a key druggable feature of COVID-19

From an economic crisis to a global pandemic: how have trends in emotional distress changed between 2009 and 2021?

The decision-making process for the launch of trials for COVID-19 repurposed antivirals

Study finds that current antiviral drugs retain efficacy against newly emerged Omicron subvariants

Study finds minimal impact of SARS-CoV-2 genome variability on current diagnostic molecular systems

Cellular senescence and extracellular vesicles partner to play a role in triggering amyloidosis

An apple a day keeps the doctor away: polyphenol-enriched apples alter immune cell gene expression and fecal microbiota composition

COVID-19 activates endogenous retroviruses within our genome

Grape polyphenols reduce angiogenesis in adipose tissue during overfeeding weight gain

How do viral infections cause autoimmune diseases?

Global mapping of bushmeat activity to improve zoonotic spillover surveillance

What is the effect of prior BCG vaccination on the immunogenicity and efficacy of subsequent COVID-19 vaccination?

NIH scientists discover an autoinflammatory disease caused by mutations in the LYN gene

Study investigates the antigenic and viral receptor-binding properties of major Omicron BA.2.75 subvariants

Study details bacterial agents in 418 ticks extracted from humans in France

Case report on Nocardia pseudobrasiliensis and SARS-CoV-2 concomitant infection

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

New study suggests broad neutralizing antibody could provide three years of COVID protection

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