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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a revolutionary laboratory technique that enables the replication of a specific DNA sequence. Using PCR, millions of copies of a target DNA can be easily synthesized within a short period of time.

The stability of SARS-CoV-2 variants in aerosols and on high density polyethylene

Researchers showed that some SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern exhibit greater surface and aerosol stability than the ancestral strain.

23 Nov 2022

The binding and functional serologic responses to COVID-19 vaccination in children with history of MIS-C

Researchers evaluated the serological responses elicited by COVID-19 vaccinations in children who developed MIS-C following a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Nov 2022

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Researchers evaluated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) exposure among rats inhabiting New York City (NYC) during the fall of 2021.

23 Nov 2022

Study shows no undetected monkeypox virus transmission before May 2022 in Rotterdam and Amsterdam

Researchers investigated whether undetected human monkeypox virus transmission occurred before Rotterdam and Amsterdam's first documented monkeypox cases.

23 Nov 2022

Fungi detected in 35 cancer types, often intracellular

In a recent article published in the journal Cell, researchers found fungal deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and cells at low abundances across many human cancers, with cancer type-dependent variations in fungus community composition and fungal-bacteriome interactions.

22 Nov 2022

Study provides insight into the natural course of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy

A UT Southwestern study of more than 1,300 pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 found that just 1 in 10 developed moderate, severe, or critical illness and that COVID-19 symptoms and severity were similar across all trimesters.

22 Nov 2022

Males exposed to COVID-19 in utero may be at elevated risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers investigated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in utero on the neurodevelopment of children.

22 Nov 2022

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Researchers investigated the potential exposure of peri-urban non-human primates (NHPs) residing near Yangon to arboviruses that have raised health concerns.

22 Nov 2022

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of monkeypox virus infection in cis and trans women and non-binary individuals

A recent study described the clinical and epidemiologic features of infection with monkeypox virus (MPXV) in cisgender (cis) and transgender (trans) females and non-binary individuals.

22 Nov 2022

The WHO announces four MERS cases from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks

A recent disease outbreak alert released by the World Health Organization (WHO) reported four laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) from three regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

21 Nov 2022

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

In a recent study published in the Food Chemistry journal, researchers investigated the impact of consuming red beetroot juice for two weeks on gut microbiota.

21 Nov 2022

Kiwira virus: a new bat-borne hantavirus detected in Africa

Researchers discover a novel hantavirus called the Kiwira virus.

21 Nov 2022

WHO‒recommended alcohol-based hand rub formulations show efficacy against Monkeypox virus

Researchers demonstrated the efficacy of two World Health Organization (WHO)‒recommended alcohol-based hand rub solutions to inactivate the monkeypox virus (MPXV).

21 Nov 2022

Frozen and viable: successful culture of replicating SARS-CoV-2 from hospital aerosol samples after freezing

Researchers demonstrated the presence of infectious SARS-CoV-2 in samples from the hospital rooms of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients.

21 Nov 2022

Study suggests bats are an underrecognized arenavirus reservoir

Researchers reported the detection of arenavirus RNA from various species of bats sampled between 2007 and 2011 from Brazil.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

Researchers examine pathogen or host genetic risk factors for RSV infection, as well as whether certain viral variants are associated with prolonged infection.

20 Nov 2022

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

Researchers performed bat sarbecovirus isolation experiments using Rhinolophus cornutus bats from several regions in Japan that were phylogenetically situated in the same cluster of viruses related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

18 Nov 2022

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The stability of SARS-CoV-2 variants in aerosols and on high density polyethylene

The binding and functional serologic responses to COVID-19 vaccination in children with history of MIS-C

New York sewer rats are easily infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to new study

Study shows no undetected monkeypox virus transmission before May 2022 in Rotterdam and Amsterdam

Fungi detected in 35 cancer types, often intracellular

Study provides insight into the natural course of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy

Males exposed to COVID-19 in utero may be at elevated risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Study shows sylvatic origin of chikungunya virus transmission among nonhuman primates of Myanmar

Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of monkeypox virus infection in cis and trans women and non-binary individuals

The WHO announces four MERS cases from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks

Beetroot juice appears to affect gut microbiome, positively impacting intestinal and systemic health

Kiwira virus: a new bat-borne hantavirus detected in Africa

WHO‒recommended alcohol-based hand rub formulations show efficacy against Monkeypox virus

Frozen and viable: successful culture of replicating SARS-CoV-2 from hospital aerosol samples after freezing

Study suggests bats are an underrecognized arenavirus reservoir

Researchers identify a novel RSV variant associated with prolonged infection

Scientists explore bat sarbecovirus isolation in Japan

Bombali ebolavirus has been detected among bats in Mozambique

What is the immune protection generated by SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 against Omicron BA.4 and BA.5?

What is the prevalence of contraindications to Paxlovid among hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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