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Research suggests St. John's Wort and Echinacea could protect against COVID-19

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have conducted a study demonstrating the antiviral effects of two medicinal herbs against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Jan 2021

Analysis supports phase 3 trials of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers in the Netherlands, the United States, and Belgium have presented early-stage clinical trial results demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine candidate for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Jan 2021

Study reveals possible SARS-CoV-2 escape mutant that may re-infect immune individuals

A recent study by US researchers shows how the 501Y.V2 variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), characterized by several mutations, is able to escape neutralization by present first-wave anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and potentially re-infect COVID-19 convalescent individuals.

17 Jan 2021

Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans

Black Americans are receiving covid vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans in the first weeks of the chaotic rollout, according to a new KHN analysis.

17 Jan 2021

UW–Madison tool aids in equitable vaccine distribution

The demand for COVID-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, forcing public health officials to decide who should be first in line for a shot, even among those in the same pool of eligible vaccine recipients.

16 Jan 2021

Combination therapy reduces recovery time in COVID-19 patients, clinical trial finds

A clinical trial involving COVID-19 patients hospitalized at UT Health San Antonio and University Health, among roughly 100 sites globally, found that a combination of the drugs baricitinib and remdesivir reduced time to recovery, according to results published Dec. 11 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

16 Jan 2021

National consortium to study the effects of emerging SARS-CoV-2 mutations

A new national research project to study the effects of emerging mutations in SARS-CoV-2 will be launched with £2.5 million of funding from UK Research and Innovation.

15 Jan 2021

Biden terms vaccine rollout ‘a dismal failure’ as he unveils his pandemic response plan

In the past 24 hours, President-elect Joe Biden has delivered two speeches focused on the nation's covid response.

15 Jan 2021

Simple blood test can predict which COVID-19 patients are at high risk of severe disease

One of the most vexing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is doctors' inability to predict which newly hospitalized patients will go on to develop severe disease, including complications that require the insertion of a breathing tube, kidney dialysis or other intensive care.

15 Jan 2021

Study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on students' diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

A University of Saskatchewan study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary behavior, and high alcohol consumption among university students.

15 Jan 2021

Early-career scientists awarded microgrants to initiate civic outreach activities in local communities

Research!America and the Rita Allen Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Civic Engagement Microgrant Initiative. Now

15 Jan 2021

Many older adults lack patient portal access, which could affect COVID-19 vaccine scheduling

As the vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country, new poll data suggests that many of them don't yet have access to the "patient portal" online systems that could make it much easier for them to schedule a vaccination appointment.

15 Jan 2021

Severe COVID-19 linked to genetic make-up of both host and virus, say researchers

A recent study conducted by a team of international scientists has revealed that the infectivity and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 strongly depend on the genetic background of both the virus and the host.

15 Jan 2021

White-tailed deer susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

A team of scientists recently demonstrated that white-tailed deer are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Moreover, the infected animals are capable of transmitting the virus to their non-infected counterparts via indirect contact.

15 Jan 2021

CVS and Walgreens under fire for slow pace of vaccination in nursing homes

The effort to vaccinate some of the country's most vulnerable residents against covid-19 has been slowed by a federal program that sends retail pharmacists into nursing homes — accompanied by layers of bureaucracy and logistical snafus.

15 Jan 2021

When covid deaths aren’t counted, families pay the price

On Sundays, Bishop Bruce Davis preached love. Through his Pentecostal ministry, he organized youth parades and gave computers, bicycles and food to families in need.

15 Jan 2021

Image-based deep learning haplotype-guided study maps the global adaptation of SARS-CoV-2

A new study used deep learning with image recognition technology to trace the emergence of variants with increased viral fitness. Higher fitness leads to rapid expansion of these lineages in the areas where they are introduced. This type of study could facilitate the development of more effective antibodies and vaccines to help contain the pandemic.

15 Jan 2021

covid 19 News and Research

Research suggests St. John's Wort and Echinacea could protect against COVID-19

Analysis supports phase 3 trials of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Study reveals possible SARS-CoV-2 escape mutant that may re-infect immune individuals

Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans

UW–Madison tool aids in equitable vaccine distribution

Combination therapy reduces recovery time in COVID-19 patients, clinical trial finds

National consortium to study the effects of emerging SARS-CoV-2 mutations

Biden terms vaccine rollout ‘a dismal failure’ as he unveils his pandemic response plan

Simple blood test can predict which COVID-19 patients are at high risk of severe disease

Study assesses the impact of COVID-19 on students' diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Early-career scientists awarded microgrants to initiate civic outreach activities in local communities

Many older adults lack patient portal access, which could affect COVID-19 vaccine scheduling

Severe COVID-19 linked to genetic make-up of both host and virus, say researchers

White-tailed deer susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

CVS and Walgreens under fire for slow pace of vaccination in nursing homes

When covid deaths aren’t counted, families pay the price

Image-based deep learning haplotype-guided study maps the global adaptation of SARS-CoV-2

What are the SARS-CoV-2 exposure risks for workers on mink farms?

Concern develops over Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variant

New antiviral repurposing study finds peptides that could prevent SARS-CoV-2-ACE2 binding

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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