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Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

Researchers assessed the extent of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC BA.5 sub-VOC infection-associated brain infection and death.

5 Apr 2023

The association between neutralizing antibody response breadth and long COVID symptoms

Researchers assessed neutralizing antibody responses before and after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron.

5 Apr 2023

Long-term protection and high efficacy of bivalent BA.1 booster confirmed in older adults

Researchers estimated the duration of protection with monovalent vaccination and the efficacy of bivalent vaccine boosters.

5 Apr 2023

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attaches to a cellular receptor called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), and activation of the farnesoid X receptor increases ACE2 expression.

5 Apr 2023

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

A recent Diagnostics journal study determined the impact of physical activity on sleep, fatigue, and cognitive modifications in individuals affected by long-COVID. This study investigates how long-COVID differentially affects individuals with active lives from those with sedentary lifestyles.

5 Apr 2023

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

Researchers investigated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in adolescents and young adults

4 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports.

4 Apr 2023

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working on mucosal vaccines that can be administered through the nose.

4 Apr 2023

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Researchers evaluated the prevalence of adopting COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2021 to 2022 schooling period.

4 Apr 2023

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Researchers investigated characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections related to pediatric hospitalizations.

4 Apr 2023

Study assesses the cellular and molecular immunopathology of post-COVID lung disease

Researchers assessed the cellular and molecular level immunopathology of PCLD.

4 Apr 2023

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

In a recent study, researchers assessed serological and mucosal immunity among three differing cohorts.

4 Apr 2023

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Researchers discover a small molecule drug candidate that could provide immediate protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2.

4 Apr 2023

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Researchers conduct a cross-sectional survey to estimate SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children.

3 Apr 2023

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

Between natural infection and a global vaccination campaign, most people now have some immunity against the virus that causes COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

Spike protein could be responsible for memory loss in post-COVID-19 syndrome

Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome often experience cognitive and memory impairments. A new study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and UniRio provides insight into the mechanism behind this phenomenon.

3 Apr 2023

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors (JAMDA) found that the risk of severe COVID-19 illness among nursing home residents with complete vaccination are low.

3 Apr 2023

Could mink serve as an immediate host for Influenza A transmission?

A recent study discussed influenza A virus infections in minks, emphasizing their contribution/role as an intermediate host.

3 Apr 2023

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

What is currently known about the mechanisms by which DNA tumor viruses evade uracil-mediated antiviral immunity?

Researchers reviewed the existing knowledge on the mechanisms through which DNA tumor viruses evade the antiviral immunity mediated through mis-incorporated uracil (U).

3 Apr 2023

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Omicron BA.5 variant demonstrates increased neuroinvasiveness and pathogenicity in mice

The association between neutralizing antibody response breadth and long COVID symptoms

Long-term protection and high efficacy of bivalent BA.1 booster confirmed in older adults

Drug used to treat liver disease may decrease SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduce COVID-19 severity

Long-COVID fatigue reduced by over 50% in active individuals compared to sedentary

Study suggests psychosocial factors, not acute infections, contribute to long-COVID in young adults

SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly impacts cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia

Live attenuated nasal vaccine elicits superior immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants in hamsters

The disparities in COVID-19 prevention strategies across public schools in the US

Study indicates an increased likelihood of COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children living in rural areas

Study assesses the cellular and molecular immunopathology of post-COVID lung disease

Pre-existing immunity shapes mucosal SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody responses

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence higher than official case reports

Updated booster shots vital for keeping COVID-19 in check

Spike protein could be responsible for memory loss in post-COVID-19 syndrome

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

Could mink serve as an immediate host for Influenza A transmission?

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

What is currently known about the mechanisms by which DNA tumor viruses evade uracil-mediated antiviral immunity?

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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