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UIC scientists identify a dynamic duo of cells in lung blood vessels

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have analyzed gene expression data from more than 35,000 blood vessel cells from the lungs of mice and identified two subtypes.

14 Jun 2022

Emory researchers identify key immune cell type that drives the transition from early to late COVID-19

Determining how SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, moves from an early stage of infection, when patients are largely asymptomatic, into a later stage when people may experience life-threatening inflammation in the lungs, is a critical step in understanding how to target and treat the disease more efficiently.

14 Jun 2022

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

In a recent study published in the journal Cell, researchers explored neurological symptoms and subsequent cognitive impairment experienced by survivors of mild respiratory coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

Scientists investigate the sequence and dynamics of recalled immune memory in convalescent individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

14 Jun 2022

The implications of monkeypox for healthcare workers

Researchers discuss the implications of the current monkeypox outbreak during the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare personnel.

14 Jun 2022

The virucidal effects of tea tree oil against FCoVII and HCoV-OC43

Researchers assessed the probable efficacy of tea tree oil (TTO) as a natural disinfectant against SARS-CoV-2 using the human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43) and feline coronavirus (FCoVII) as surrogate models.

14 Jun 2022

The role of IgA antibodies against COVID-19

Researchers observed that immunoglobulin A (IgA) responses against SARS-CoV-2 are modest and wane much sooner than IgG responses.

14 Jun 2022

The evolution of the physicochemical mechanism of interaction of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with ACE2

Researchers assessed the interactions between SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2.

14 Jun 2022

The potential mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 to induce DNA damage

Researchers described potential mechanisms of coronaviruses that could lead to DNA damage and the potential link between SARS-CoV-2 activity and such mechanisms.

14 Jun 2022

The role of ARF6 in SARS-CoV-2 endocytosis and infection

Researchers assessed the role of adenoside diphosphate (ADP)-ribosylation factor 6 (ARF6) in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

14 Jun 2022

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

MolGen b.v. of Veenendaal (NL), a global solutions provider of innovative extraction DNA/RNA isolation technology, hardware, systems, consumables and reagents for human diagnostics, agricultural research, and the biotech industry is attending the Analytica Fair, in Munich, on the 21st- 24th of June 2022.

From MolGen 14 Jun 2022

Molecular snapshots of the productive infectious entry pathway of SARS-CoV-2 into cells

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers in the United States demonstrated that the acidic milieu of the nasal cavity is critical for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) tropism.

14 Jun 2022

Elevated Th17 cells associated with increased risk of critical COVID

In a recent article published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers in France indicated that T cell immune reaction correlates possibly with the chance of critical severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among hospitalized patients.

14 Jun 2022

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers analyzed two genomic sequences of the Monkeypox virus from Belgium and Portugal termed ITM001 and PT0001, respectively, to show that the May 2022 Monkeypox outbreak most likely originated from the West African clade of the virus.

14 Jun 2022

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

A new study aimed to identify the main host, intermediate hosts, as well as other animal reservoirs for both SARS-CoV-2 and the monkeypox virus.

13 Jun 2022

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

A new research paper in the journal Viruses reports the isolation of a recombinant strain in a patient infected with the virus for over a year.

13 Jun 2022

Study shows that Omicron infections were associated with a substantially reduced risk of progression to severe clinical outcomes relative to Delta infections

Researchers compared COVID-19 severity outcomes among individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants.

13 Jun 2022

Risk of severe COVID-19 in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and those on immune-modifying therapies

Researchers assessed the risk of severe COVID-19 in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and those on immunomodulatory therapies.

13 Jun 2022

The potential role of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract in the management of COVID-19

Researchers explored the effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract (EGb) in the management of COVID-19 severity.

13 Jun 2022

SARS News and Research

UIC scientists identify a dynamic duo of cells in lung blood vessels

Emory researchers identify key immune cell type that drives the transition from early to late COVID-19

Even mild respiratory COVID can affect the brain

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection less immunogenic than Delta

The implications of monkeypox for healthcare workers

The virucidal effects of tea tree oil against FCoVII and HCoV-OC43

The role of IgA antibodies against COVID-19

The evolution of the physicochemical mechanism of interaction of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with ACE2

The potential mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 to induce DNA damage

The role of ARF6 in SARS-CoV-2 endocytosis and infection

MolGen Showcases Automated High Throughput Laboratory Solutions at the Analytica Fair in Munich

Molecular snapshots of the productive infectious entry pathway of SARS-CoV-2 into cells

Elevated Th17 cells associated with increased risk of critical COVID

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Genomic analysis of the 2022 monkeypox outbreak

Multi-national scientific task force needed to monitor zoonotic viruses long-term

SARS-CoV-2 recombinant isolated from chronic COVID-19 patient

Study shows that Omicron infections were associated with a substantially reduced risk of progression to severe clinical outcomes relative to Delta infections

Risk of severe COVID-19 in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and those on immune-modifying therapies

The potential role of Ginkgo biloba L. folium extract in the management of COVID-19

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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