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SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of convalescents suggested to boost neutralization capacity against variants

A new study assessed the neutralization capacity of sera from convalescents—some even vaccinated—against the Wuhan (D614G), Delta and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to highlight the different smart and emerging nanomaterials used to detect SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers have explored the inequities in understanding and addressing the neurological complications of COVID-19 among marginalized communities in the United States.

19 Jan 2022

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

In a new study, researchers used bioinformatics tools to explore the biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected myocardium.

19 Jan 2022

Performance of lateral flow tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in children falls short of minimum criteria

The performance of lateral flow (antigen) tests commonly used to detect COVID-19 infection in children falls short of the minimum criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and US and UK device regulators, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence on 8 different tests, published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

19 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers wanted to test the co-infection and induced infectivity hypothesis that has been unexplored territory to date.

19 Jan 2022

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

In a new study, researchers determined the effect of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis and disease outcomes and compared to those without HIV.

19 Jan 2022

Forecasting epidemiological parameters for the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK

Researchers used the Warwick COVID-19 model, calibrated it to the available public health data streams, and estimated epidemiological quantities such as the effective reproduction number (R) during the first wave of COVID-19 cases in the UK between March–June 2020.

19 Jan 2022

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new way to induce immunity against the RBD.

19 Jan 2022

Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Researchers have examined the implications of the increased airborne transmission from new variants.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

In a new study, a team of researchers described the case of a healthy 49-year old male patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

To gain a better understanding of the antigenic properties of Mu and A.2.5 Spikes, Canadian scientists evaluated their capacity to interact with ACE2 and performed binding and neutralization assays with plasma from vaccinated individuals.

18 Jan 2022

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

In a new study published in the journal Pathogens, researchers have summarized the role of the macrodomain in viral replication and virulence and further reviewed the development of macrodomain inhibitors as antiviral agents.

18 Jan 2022

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

The findings from a recent study conducted in the United States suggest that combining saliva with a practical pooling protocol may open the door for easier surveillance testing for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), particularly in resource-limited settings.

18 Jan 2022

SARS CoV 2 News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of convalescents suggested to boost neutralization capacity against variants

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

Performance of lateral flow tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in children falls short of minimum criteria

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

Forecasting epidemiological parameters for the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

Macrodomains represent a unique target for pathogens with pandemic potential

Improved SARS-CoV-2 surveillance testing with self-collected saliva

Study provides insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the brain

Three doses Of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could offer sufficient level of protection from Omicron

Hospital room surfaces unlikely to be a source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission

COVID-19 during pregnancy may induce fetal immune response even in the absence of placental infection

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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