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CASCADE biosensor found to be effective in naked-eye SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection

Researchers reported the efficacy of their self-developed CASCADE biosensor in naked-eye detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA using gold nanoparticles.

25 Mar 2022

Study evaluates the clinical accuracy of two FDA-approved rapid antigen tests across SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers evaluated clinical accuracy and analytical detection capabilities of the two US Food and Drug Administration-approved rapid antigen tests across SARS-CoV-2 variants.

25 Mar 2022

The relative performance of OPS, NPS, and saliva for detecting the Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants

Scientists have worked extensively hard to contain the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the rapid transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2022

Human parainfluenza type 3 virus outbreak in Seoul during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers conducted a phylogenetic investigation of the human parainfluenza type 3 virus strain (HPIV3) that caused an outbreak in South Korea amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

22 Mar 2022

Association between seropositivity and comorbidities after COVID-19 vaccination

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated that comorbidities attenuated the chance of seropositivity following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

22 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Researchers discuss the difference between transmitters and non-transmitters of SARS-CoV-2 in terms of their mean viral load.

21 Mar 2022

Duration of Omicron variant shedding isolated from upper respiratory samples collected from the reported case-patients in Japan

Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to evaluate the duration of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant virus shedding

18 Mar 2022

Novel screening method detects new N501T SARS-CoV-2 variant

Researchers develop two SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Discrimination assays that have been designed to detect 501 and 484 mutations on the spike protein.

17 Mar 2022

Researchers develop extraction-free saliva RT-LAMP assay for workplace surveillance of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers developed a saliva-based, extraction-free reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification workflow for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

17 Mar 2022

Exploring the connection between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the human gut microbiome

A recent study assessed the relationship between the human microbiome and COVID-19.

17 Mar 2022

Impact of COVID-19 measures on the future transmission of respiratory syncytial virus

A new study discussed the impact of COVID-19 measures on the future transmission of the respiratory syncytial virus in South Africa.

17 Mar 2022

Placenta found to demonstrate anti-oxidant activity against COVID-19 in full-term pregnancy

Researchers assessed the placental anti-oxidant response in the third trimester of pregnancy against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

16 Mar 2022

How capable are children to self-swab for SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers gather data that supports the evidence-based recommendations for children to successfully perform nasal swabs on themselves.

15 Mar 2022

Contact tracing data from the first COVID-19 pandemic wave in Shandong Province, China

Researchers evaluated SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks in different contact settings for prioritizing disease control from potential super-spreaders and their contacts.

15 Mar 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

In a new study, researchers evaluated the kinetics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 viremia.

14 Mar 2022

Viral load reduction effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA booster vaccine wanes with time

In a new study, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of the SAR-CoV-2 reverse transcriptase - quantitative polymerase chain reaction test measurements.

9 Mar 2022

Study explores immune escape mutations caused by prolonged viral shedding in immunocompromised COVID-19 patient

A new study examined a unique case of extended viral shedding in an immunocompromised patient that produced a series of SARS-CoV-2 immune escape mutations over a seven-month period.

8 Mar 2022

Development of RT-qPCR assays for differentiating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv*preprint server, a team of researchers from Israel developed and validated novel reverse transcriptase - quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) assays. The new assays enable the rapid and high throughput identification and differentiation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants.

8 Mar 2022

Gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry helps diagnose COVID-19 and predict disease severity

Researchers assess the ability of GC-IMS to differentiate between COVID-19 and other respiratory infections, as well as predict disease severity.

4 Mar 2022

RT-LAMP assay shows promise as point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple settings

Researchers evaluate the feasibility and robustness of an optimized RT-LAMP SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple resource-restricted settings.

4 Mar 2022

Nasopharyngeal News and Research

CASCADE biosensor found to be effective in naked-eye SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection

Study evaluates the clinical accuracy of two FDA-approved rapid antigen tests across SARS-CoV-2 variants

The relative performance of OPS, NPS, and saliva for detecting the Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants

Human parainfluenza type 3 virus outbreak in Seoul during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Association between seropositivity and comorbidities after COVID-19 vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 transmitters have 3 times higher viral loads than non-transmitters

Duration of Omicron variant shedding isolated from upper respiratory samples collected from the reported case-patients in Japan

Novel screening method detects new N501T SARS-CoV-2 variant

Researchers develop extraction-free saliva RT-LAMP assay for workplace surveillance of SARS-CoV-2

Exploring the connection between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the human gut microbiome

Impact of COVID-19 measures on the future transmission of respiratory syncytial virus

Placenta found to demonstrate anti-oxidant activity against COVID-19 in full-term pregnancy

How capable are children to self-swab for SARS-CoV-2?

Contact tracing data from the first COVID-19 pandemic wave in Shandong Province, China

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 viremia kinetics

Viral load reduction effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA booster vaccine wanes with time

Study explores immune escape mutations caused by prolonged viral shedding in immunocompromised COVID-19 patient

Development of RT-qPCR assays for differentiating SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants

Gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry helps diagnose COVID-19 and predict disease severity

RT-LAMP assay shows promise as point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple settings

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