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Green seaweed extract exhibits anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity in vitro

Researchers investigate the antiviral activities of SSPS extracted from green seaweed Ulva sp. to demonstrate the anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of ulvans.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers introduce new method for observing cell interactions

Researchers created a system that allows scientists to ‘log’ a cell’s reactions to external stimuli within the cell’s genetic material.

2 Dec 2021

New bioinformatics method for viral sgRNA analysis

A recent study discusses a bioinformatics method to help identify and explore sgRNAs uncovered in next-generation sequencing data.

2 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 infection risks increase with time in fully vaccinated adults

A recent study describes the association between time elapsed since the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine and risk of COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

Impact of engineered ACE2-Fc on SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers employ a structure-guided approach for the development of a series of ACE2-Fc variants using human IgG1 or IgG3 backbone.

1 Dec 2021

Fourth shot of Moderna COVID vaccine improves Delta variant neutralization in kidney transplant patients

New research suggests that a fourth dose of the mRNA-1273 vaccine in kidney transplant recipients improves Delta variant serum neutralization.

1 Dec 2021

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

New research suggests that treatment with type I interferons in the early stage of COVID-19 may supress disease progression by limiting SARS-CoV-2 in hosts.

1 Dec 2021

Novel nanopore technique for annotation of SARS-CoV-2 capping sites and understanding sgRNA structure

New research examined SARS-CoV-2 transcripts in order to understand how it expresses its gene products in the infected host.

1 Dec 2021

Study shows that nucleic acid amplification tests more accurate in detecting SARS-CoV-2 than rapid antigen

Researchers use reference preparations from pooled swab samples to compare the analytical sensitivity of different SARS-CoV-2 assays

30 Nov 2021

Host and in vitro genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Researchers from the University of Sydney investigate the genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 within the host and in vitro.

30 Nov 2021

Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

A new paper deals with the identification of an antiviral compound that could help in developing additional drugs to help fight COVID-19.

30 Nov 2021

Genetic variations affect and rewire phosphorylation signaling networks in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers study human single nucleotide variants (SNVs) using machine learning to identify amino acid changes that alter kinase-bound sequence motifs.

29 Nov 2021

Extended host range for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers used viral pseudotyping to examine whether variants of concern had different host ACE2 receptor usage patterns.

29 Nov 2021

Immunity found 6 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

A new study suggests that infection-induced antibodies persist, providing protection for at least six months.

29 Nov 2021

Do we need COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

An article published recently in the Journal of Virology explored the science behind COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

29 Nov 2021

An analysis of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections by variant and vaccine

Researchers compared the distribution of SARS-CoV-2 genotypes to the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 variants.

28 Nov 2021

Study finds no evidence to support favipiravir use in mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

Researchers conducted a Phase II randomized placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial between July 8, 2020, and March 23. 2021.

28 Nov 2021

Vaccination provides full protection against severe outcomes of COVID-19 among U.S. Coast Guard

Researchers performed a time-series analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in the U.S. CG against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

28 Nov 2021

COVID-19 vaccine boosters to prevent breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections in healthy adults

Researchers measured anti-RBD IgG and virus neutralization before and after vaccination with boosters.

25 Nov 2021

The antimicrobial properties of the lungfish cocoon

Researchers investigate if the immune system of lungfish plays a role in estivation.

24 Nov 2021

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Green seaweed extract exhibits anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity in vitro

Researchers introduce new method for observing cell interactions

New bioinformatics method for viral sgRNA analysis

SARS-CoV-2 infection risks increase with time in fully vaccinated adults

Impact of engineered ACE2-Fc on SARS-CoV-2 infection

Fourth shot of Moderna COVID vaccine improves Delta variant neutralization in kidney transplant patients

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

Novel nanopore technique for annotation of SARS-CoV-2 capping sites and understanding sgRNA structure

Study shows that nucleic acid amplification tests more accurate in detecting SARS-CoV-2 than rapid antigen

Host and in vitro genomic variability of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Structure-guided virtual screening identifies novel SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors

Genetic variations affect and rewire phosphorylation signaling networks in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Extended host range for SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Immunity found 6 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

Do we need COVID-19 vaccine boosters?

An analysis of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections by variant and vaccine

Study finds no evidence to support favipiravir use in mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients

Vaccination provides full protection against severe outcomes of COVID-19 among U.S. Coast Guard

COVID-19 vaccine boosters to prevent breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections in healthy adults

The antimicrobial properties of the lungfish cocoon

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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