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Response of peripheral immune cells to ex vivo SARS-CoV-2 exposure compared to SARS-CoV

Researchers characterized the responses of the PBMCs at the individual cell and cell type levels against SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV ex vivo.

18 Feb 2022

Study explores efficacy of mRNA vaccine booster doses during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of an mRNA vaccine booster dose against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 during the Omicron surge.

18 Feb 2022

Impact of several ACE2 coding missense variants and their effect on ACE2 protein subcellular localization and trafficking

Researchers investigated the connecting link between viral genetic variability and clinical heterogeneity of COVID-19 by analyzing the effect of several missense mutations on the ACE2 receptor coding sequence.

18 Feb 2022

Changes in the brain cortex of COVID-19 patients associated with inflammatory biomarkers

Recently, a team of researchers examined the neurotoxic damage to the brain’s cortical region in patients hospitalized due to COVID-19.

18 Feb 2022

Immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of BNT162b2 or mRNA1273 fourth dose

A recent study explored the safety, immunogenicity, and VE of the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA BNT162b2 and mRNA1273 vaccines against its Omicron VOC in HCWs in Israel.

18 Feb 2022

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. "I don't know how much longer I can do this," he said, glumly.

18 Feb 2022

Study shows mink can be infected by Omicron and efficiently transmit the virus to other mink

Researchers have been examining the pathology and spread of the Omicron variant in mink.

18 Feb 2022

Role of quantitative, multiplexed, targeted proteomics in determining variant-specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody response

Researchers developed a ‘bait and capture’ system which was further followed by a multiplexed and targeted proteomic liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analyses for the comparison of immune correlates in response to vaccination, natural infection, as well as protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants.

18 Feb 2022

Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A new study aimed to clarify whether extensive RBD mutations could affect the magnitude and immunodominance hierarchy of the host antibody response.

18 Feb 2022

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a test-to-return approach for students in isolation is explored for its utility in sorting out students who can safely return to school without jeopardizing others, from those with a high viral load.

17 Feb 2022

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

A new study updates the state of knowledge about antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDT) in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

A new preprint research paper examines the efficacy of using three antivirals in various combinations in early infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 Feb 2022

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

Researchers assess how fast the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta variants transmit from transmission data in a household study.

17 Feb 2022

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New research co-led by a University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine professor is shedding light on some of the mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle.

17 Feb 2022

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans -; including SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 -; may be possible, say Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, based on findings from their recent study.

17 Feb 2022

Syndrome News and Research

Response of peripheral immune cells to ex vivo SARS-CoV-2 exposure compared to SARS-CoV

Study explores efficacy of mRNA vaccine booster doses during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron wave

Impact of several ACE2 coding missense variants and their effect on ACE2 protein subcellular localization and trafficking

Changes in the brain cortex of COVID-19 patients associated with inflammatory biomarkers

Immunogenicity, efficacy, and safety of BNT162b2 or mRNA1273 fourth dose

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Study shows mink can be infected by Omicron and efficiently transmit the virus to other mink

Role of quantitative, multiplexed, targeted proteomics in determining variant-specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody response

Study finds antigenic profile of Omicron RBD is distinct from the prior SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

How accurate are rapid antigen COVID tests?

Trial of early antiviral therapy for COVID-19 shows no significant benefit

Faster transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in households compared to Alpha

New research shines light on mysterious dynamics that define the interplay between nerves and muscle

New finding may aid in development of vaccines against future animal-to-human viral diseases

$9.8 million NIH grant drives nationwide effort to unravel the complexities of long COVID

Study explores the high viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Alpha variants

Study explores humoral and cellular immunity conferred by second and third COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccination in elderly

COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in heart and kidney solid organ transplant recipients

Identifying direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on mortality in the US

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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