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Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Researchers demonstrate enhanced loss-of-function editing of CRISPR/Cas9 in human cells.

14 Mar 2022

Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced anti-spike antibody responses

Researchers demonstrated the anti-spike antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and further estimated the acute SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced Ab activity against recently emerged variants like Omicron.

10 Mar 2022

The Nucleic Acid Experts – Certified Twice!

BioEcho Life Sciences receives two important hallmarks for its quality management – DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 13485:2016.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 10 Mar 2022

Study explores differentially expressed immune genes for COVID-19 patient stratification

In a new study, researchers determined the transcriptional signatures associated with the severity of COVID-19.

7 Mar 2022

Current progress in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates

In a new study, researchers illustrated the current progress and obstacles in COVID-19 vaccine development.

7 Mar 2022

Myocarditis and pericarditis in COVID-19 vaccine recipients

A new study provides valuable evidence towards this end, using surveillance data to provide the best estimates of these outcomes.

6 Mar 2022

Combating COVID cytokine storm with targeted nucleic acid therapies

Researchers examine current nucleic acid-based treatments against COVID-19 and their methods of action.

6 Mar 2022

Scientists identify new biomarkers that can be used as predictive tools of deep space flight risks

An international team of scientists has found new biomarkers that can be used for diagnostic purposes and potentially as predictive tools of the risks associated with deep space flight.

2 Mar 2022

Durability of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among initially unvaccinated individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

An new study published presents evidence that a prior history of infection with SARS-CoV-2 provides immunity that prevents reinfection for at least a year.

2 Mar 2022

The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in environment and animal samples from the Huanan seafood market

A new study describes the surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 within the Huanan seafood market.

2 Mar 2022

Study reports substantial loss of protection one month after complete SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 immunization in children

A new study evaluated the efficacy of Pfizer’s BNT162b2 vaccine in children aged 17 years or younger after the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

2 Mar 2022

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

A new study describes the incidence of breakthrough infection with SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination with one of the nucleic acid or viral vector vaccines.

28 Feb 2022

Immunomolecular detection method to rapidly and accurately detect complete SARS-CoV-2 virions

Researchers developed a hybrid assay incorporating immunological antibody-based viral spike protein capture with molecular nucleic acid amplification by qRT-PCR.

24 Feb 2022

Molecular characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants enabling antibody escape

A new review paper published in PLoS Pathogens discusses the new variants and the structural mechanism underlying antibody-mediated neutralization as well as mutational antibody escape.

21 Feb 2022

Gradual decline in pathogenicity and enhanced cytokine induction in SARS-CoV-2 variants

A new study focuses on understanding the factors associated with the ability of the Omicron variant to infect a wide range of age groups.

20 Feb 2022

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by plasmonic-magnetic nanorobots

Researchers present a simple and efficient plasmonic-magnetic nanorobot for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

16 Feb 2022

Novel glycation patterns help understand Omicron immune escape

A new study explores changes in the sugar structure of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, which may shed light on its immunologic escape and transmissibility characteristics.

15 Feb 2022

Impact of rapid and comprehensive RT-qPCR for detecting SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers reported the development and validation of a two-reaction multiplex reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction genotyping strategy that distinguishes SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.

14 Feb 2022

Development of multivalent next-generation vaccine strategy against ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants

A recent study demonstrated that intranasal (i.n.) delivery of COVID-19 vaccine in murine models elicits greater immune responses against the wildtype SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

14 Feb 2022

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid G215C variation may explain Delta severity

A new study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein has unique properties that allow the virus to become more infective in the presence of certain mutations.

11 Feb 2022

Nucleic Acid News and Research

Bioactive small molecules enhance CRISPR/Cas9 loss-of-function editing in human cells

Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced anti-spike antibody responses

The Nucleic Acid Experts – Certified Twice!

Study explores differentially expressed immune genes for COVID-19 patient stratification

Current progress in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates

Myocarditis and pericarditis in COVID-19 vaccine recipients

Combating COVID cytokine storm with targeted nucleic acid therapies

Scientists identify new biomarkers that can be used as predictive tools of deep space flight risks

Durability of immunity to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among initially unvaccinated individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection

The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in environment and animal samples from the Huanan seafood market

Study reports substantial loss of protection one month after complete SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 immunization in children

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection peaks at 5 months

Immunomolecular detection method to rapidly and accurately detect complete SARS-CoV-2 virions

Molecular characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants enabling antibody escape

Gradual decline in pathogenicity and enhanced cytokine induction in SARS-CoV-2 variants

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by plasmonic-magnetic nanorobots

Novel glycation patterns help understand Omicron immune escape

Impact of rapid and comprehensive RT-qPCR for detecting SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Development of multivalent next-generation vaccine strategy against ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants

SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid G215C variation may explain Delta severity

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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