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Presence of zoonotic pathogens in wildlife market for human consumption in Laos

Researchers from different countries examined various animal species from wildlife trade sites to detect the presence of zoonotic pathogens in Laos, South East Asia.

18 Mar 2022

Neutrophils found to initiate COVID-19-associated olfactory epithelial damage in hamsters

Researchers evaluated the underlying cellular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2-induced olfactory epithelium damage in golden Syrian hamsters.

18 Mar 2022

Characteristics of super-spreaders of novel coronaviruses

Researchers conducted a systematic review to evaluate the characteristics of super-spreaders of three novel coronaviruses that caused SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.

18 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

SARS-CoV-2 burden and transmission in one rural and one urban community in South Africa

Researchers conducted a prospective household cohort study of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus community burden, viral interaction, and transmission dynamics, called PHIRST-C study in South Africa.

18 Mar 2022

Study shows small airways disease with the presence of air trapping is a long-lasting sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers investigated whether small airway diseases are present following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.

18 Mar 2022

COVID-19-related hospitalization among infants and young children in the US

Researchers investigated COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children and infants aged zero to four years in the United States during March 2020 and February 2022.

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

Study finds co-infected individuals carrying two distinct lineages of SARS-CoV-2 in Argentina

Researchers used molecular surveillance to identify cases of co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Delta and Omicron reported in Argentina during December 2021 and January 2022.

17 Mar 2022

Study reports reduced disease severity in Syrian hamsters during re-infection with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Researchers studied the immune responses in Syrian hamsters re-infected with SARS-CoV-2 Delta and B.1 variants three months after the primary infection.

17 Mar 2022

Researchers evaluate predictors for mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers identified independent factors associated with early and late deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

17 Mar 2022

Biomarkers to identify SARS-CoV-2 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation

Researchers evaluated biomarkers that could help identify COVID-19 patients needing invasive mechanical ventilation.

17 Mar 2022

Novel fusion inhibitor blocks SARS-CoV-2 spike-mediated cell-cell fusion

Researchers constructed a novel fusion inhibitor−based recombinant protein, referred to as 5−Helix, to block SARS-CoV-2 spike-mediated cell-cell fusion.

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

Prevalence and duration of post-COVID condition in healthcare workers

A recent study assessed the physical, cognitive, psychological profile of post-COVID-19 condition in healthcare workers.

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

Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 severity in the elderly

Researchers assessed vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection in elderly patients before and after the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern.

17 Mar 2022

Study explores profiles of COVID-19 vaccines across different countries

A new study analyzed the amplitude, time, and adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines across different countries.

17 Mar 2022

Wastewater monitoring reveals emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Alberta

Researchers utilize variant-specific RT-qPCR assays to monitor wastewater to monitor the prevalence of the Omicron and Delta variants.

16 Mar 2022

Highly sensitive PCR test for COVID-19 receives FDA emergency use authorization

A new highly sensitive, easy-to-use test for COVID-19 that requires a single swab and 15 minutes has received emergency use authorization (EUA) status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

16 Mar 2022

Polymerase News and Research

Presence of zoonotic pathogens in wildlife market for human consumption in Laos

Neutrophils found to initiate COVID-19-associated olfactory epithelial damage in hamsters

Characteristics of super-spreaders of novel coronaviruses

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

SARS-CoV-2 burden and transmission in one rural and one urban community in South Africa

Study shows small airways disease with the presence of air trapping is a long-lasting sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

COVID-19-related hospitalization among infants and young children in the US

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

Study finds co-infected individuals carrying two distinct lineages of SARS-CoV-2 in Argentina

Study reports reduced disease severity in Syrian hamsters during re-infection with SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Researchers evaluate predictors for mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Biomarkers to identify SARS-CoV-2 patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation

Novel fusion inhibitor blocks SARS-CoV-2 spike-mediated cell-cell fusion

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

Prevalence and duration of post-COVID condition in healthcare workers

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

Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 severity in the elderly

Study explores profiles of COVID-19 vaccines across different countries

Wastewater monitoring reveals emergence and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Alberta

Highly sensitive PCR test for COVID-19 receives FDA emergency use authorization

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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