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Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus detection using ribonucleic acid sequencing among smokers

Researchers identified serological Hepatitis C virus (HCV) signatures and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) signatures through the secondary utilization of ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis data among previous and existing smokers with or without COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

30 Jan 2023

Updated bivalent mRNA booster protects against circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers discuss the efficacy of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine against symptomatic infection with SARS-CoV-2 variants.

25 Jan 2023

Review on lateral flow test use spearheaded by SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Researchers assessed the changing landscape of lateral flow tests (LFTs), and the development of next-generation LFTs based on lessons learnt from the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.

23 Jan 2023

Researchers report a reduction in hospitalizations and deaths from SARS-CoV-2 infections during the Omicron variant-dominated wave in Malawi

Researchers conducted a serosurvey during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave in Malawi.

23 Jan 2023

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ Cell Culture RNA Kit for an efficient and simplified cell RNA extraction

BioEcho Life Sciences, the biotechnology company supplying fast and sustainable nucleic acid extraction technologies, announces the EchoLUTION Cell Culture RNA Kit launch, for an innovative total RNA extraction of any kind of cultured cells.

From BioEcho Life Sciences GmbH 23 Jan 2023

New type of CRISPR gene scissors discovered

Like humans, bacteria and archaea can be attacked by viruses. These microorganisms have developed their own immune defense strategies against their pathogens.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

Rare cell types can have an undue influence on human health. Previous research has suggested that a subset of astrocytes-;star-shaped cells in the brain and spinal cord-;may be responsible for multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering that protects nerves.

4 Jan 2023

SHEA advises against COVID screening of asymptomatic patients

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America says layers of protection are more effective and have fewer unintended harms

27 Dec 2022

New method uses artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have used artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells in a completely new way.

21 Dec 2022

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Researchers reported on the vaccine effectiveness of a bivalent vaccine booster administered after ≥2.0 doses of monovalent mRNA vaccines against COVID-19–related hospitalizations among adult individuals 65.0 years or older.

20 Dec 2022

Decoding nucleic acid-based drugs and vaccines through SEC-SLS analysis

In this interview, Malvern Panalytical’s Product Technical Specialist, Stefan Cairns, discusses how SEC-SLS can be used to understand MRNA vector composition by referencing his latest publication.

From Malvern Panalytical 19 Dec 2022

mRNA vaccine methodologies: Production, value and spectrometer use

To be decided by the editor

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Materials & Structural Analysis 16 Dec 2022

Clinical efficacy and safety of two injections of a bivalent vaccine as a primary series during a period of Omicron circulation

Researchers evaluated the bivalent vaccine efficacy against the Omicron VOC.

13 Dec 2022

Nucleic Acid News and Research

Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus detection using ribonucleic acid sequencing among smokers

Updated bivalent mRNA booster protects against circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants

Review on lateral flow test use spearheaded by SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Researchers report a reduction in hospitalizations and deaths from SARS-CoV-2 infections during the Omicron variant-dominated wave in Malawi

BioEcho launches EchoLUTION™ Cell Culture RNA Kit for an efficient and simplified cell RNA extraction

New type of CRISPR gene scissors discovered

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

SHEA advises against COVID screening of asymptomatic patients

New method uses artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells

The effectiveness of a bivalent COVID-19 mRNA booster dose against hospitalization

Decoding nucleic acid-based drugs and vaccines through SEC-SLS analysis

mRNA vaccine methodologies: Production, value and spectrometer use

Clinical efficacy and safety of two injections of a bivalent vaccine as a primary series during a period of Omicron circulation

Machine learning analysis suggests that there are four sub-phenotypes of long COVID

Co-infecting pathogens and the microbiome from SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative samples

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

Two experimental mRNA vaccines highly effective in reducing malaria infection and transmission

SARS-CoV-2 can cause hyperglycemia in cats

SARS-CoV-2 RNA found to be present in various environmental surface samples

Could mRNA vaccines triumph over other viral infections in humans and domestic animals?

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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