covid 19 News and Research

RSS

Long-range allosteric influences on SARS-COV-2-ACE2 stability and detachment

The COVID-19 pandemic is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a novel beta-coronavirus which has numerous spike proteins on its membrane.

3 Dec 2020

Guidelines for accurate amplicon-based sequencing of SARS-CoV-2

A new study describes much-needed guidelines for reliable viral sequencing, validated in a large group of clinical samples.

3 Dec 2020

COVID-19 mutation mapping identifies escape mutations against therapeutic antibodies

A new study maps all known mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, showing how each contributes to escape from individual antibodies.

3 Dec 2020

Scientists develop new bioinformatics pipeline to identify viruses in environmental samples

Researchers from the University of Helsinki have developed a novel bioinformatics pipeline called Lazy pipe for identifying viruses in host-associated or environmental samples.

3 Dec 2020

New initiative seeks to accelerate global collaborative research on COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care professionals and researchers have been confined mostly to using local and national datasets to study the impact of comorbidities, pre-existing medication use, demographics and various interventions on disease course.

3 Dec 2020

SARS-CoV-2 enters the CNS via multiple routes and causes various neurological disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of deaths across the globe. The causative agent of this disease is the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2020

Pomegranate extract could inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19

Researchers have conducted a study demonstrating the potential antiviral effects of pomegranate extract against SAR-CoV-2.

3 Dec 2020

Novel “multitope” vaccine shows promise in the fight against COVID-19

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of a protein-peptide vaccine to protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2, the agent that causes COVID-19.

3 Dec 2020

Advances in Microplate Technology at SLAS 2021

Porvair Sciences will exhibit its latest specialist microplates and microplate instrumentation at the forthcoming SLAS 2021 Digital International Conference and Exhibition (January 25-27th 2021).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 3 Dec 2020

CUNY SPH launches new initiative to address public concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) today launched CONVINCE USAsm, part of a global project to increase understanding of factors that influence people's willingness to accept new COVID-19 vaccines, and to promote inclusive public dialogue to reduce vaccine hesitancy.

3 Dec 2020

Study: Infants diagnosed with COVID-19 experienced reversible myocardial injury, heart failure

A 2-month-old infant diagnosed with COVID-19 experienced reversible myocardial injury and heart failure, similar to COVID-19 related heart issues seen in adults, according to a case published in JACC: Case Reports.

3 Dec 2020

Study: Global public health services fail to meet targets to reduce avoidable sight loss

A new global study has found no significant reduction in the number of people with treatable sight loss since 2010.

3 Dec 2020

Stay-at-home orders are hindering US academic productivity of faculty with young children

The academic productivity of higher education faculty In the United States in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields with very young children suffered as a result of the stay-at-home orders during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.

3 Dec 2020

Study uses historical data to predict longer term effects of pandemic on individual economies

Global GDP will drop three percent below pre-pandemic estimates by the end of 2021, with many Western nations seeing "deeper and longer-lasting" effects compared to China and other Asian economies, a study suggests.

3 Dec 2020

Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2.

2 Dec 2020

Study: Individualized treatment plans can benefit both COVID-19 patients, their caregivers

Returning home after a stay in the hospital and a skilled nursing facility is often overwhelming. New research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University shows that individualized treatment plans and instructions would be beneficial to both patients and their caregivers.

2 Dec 2020

covid 19 News and Research

Long-range allosteric influences on SARS-COV-2-ACE2 stability and detachment

Guidelines for accurate amplicon-based sequencing of SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19 mutation mapping identifies escape mutations against therapeutic antibodies

Scientists develop new bioinformatics pipeline to identify viruses in environmental samples

New initiative seeks to accelerate global collaborative research on COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 enters the CNS via multiple routes and causes various neurological disorders

Pomegranate extract could inhibit the virus that causes COVID-19

Novel “multitope” vaccine shows promise in the fight against COVID-19

Advances in Microplate Technology at SLAS 2021

CUNY SPH launches new initiative to address public concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

Study: Infants diagnosed with COVID-19 experienced reversible myocardial injury, heart failure

Study: Global public health services fail to meet targets to reduce avoidable sight loss

Stay-at-home orders are hindering US academic productivity of faculty with young children

Study uses historical data to predict longer term effects of pandemic on individual economies

Scientists report the first map of molecular responses of human lung cells to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study: Individualized treatment plans can benefit both COVID-19 patients, their caregivers

Chronic kidney disease strongly associated with COVID-related hospitalization

Testing intensity has greatest influence on COVID-19 transmission

Global solidarity, resilient services to reduce TB deaths among people living with HIV

New insight into role of autophagy in controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Latest News