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Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Research paper proposes a new method for predicting highly expressed genes based on codon usage bias and minimum free energy of mRNA secondary structures. The method involves constructing a stochastic grammar that generates sequences with high CAI and low MFE, and testing it on two mRNA vaccines.

3 May 2023

Wildlife in Britain found free of SARS-CoV-2, but novel virus discovered in stoats

Scientists in the United Kingdom have conducted a large-scale screening for sarbecoviruses and pan-coronaviruses in British Wildlife to investigate the occurrence of widespread spillover events. They have identified a novel minacovirus in stoats recently introduced to the Orkney Islands.

3 May 2023

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

Researcher paper is an update of a Cochrane systematic review on childhood obesity prevention interventions. It includes randomized controlled trials published until June 2021 that assess the effectiveness, adverse effects, and cost-effectiveness of interventions on the weight of children aged 6-18 years.

3 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

Researchers report positive results from Phase 2 clinical trial of investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue

Researchers from the University of Oxford have reported findings from a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the efficacy of an investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue.

3 May 2023

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

Researchers characterized the children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 reinfection.

3 May 2023

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "Identification of dual-purpose therapeutic targets implicated in aging and glioblastoma multiforme using PandaOmics - an AI-enabled biological target discovery platform."

3 May 2023

Key to preventing runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19

A treatment to prevent runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19 is a step closer after a University of Queensland-led study into how immune cells respond to the virus.

3 May 2023

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Researchers discuss major healthcare-associated pathogens, as well as current and future public health priorities related to these microorganisms.

2 May 2023

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 8, entitled, "A chronic wound model to investigate skin cellular senescence."

2 May 2023

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

While the coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified a specific protein inside the human body that plays a critical role in how the virus spreads from cell to cell after infection -; a discovery that will help better understand the COVID-19 disease and could lead to the development of new antiviral drugs in the future.

2 May 2023

Paving the Way for New Drugs through Particle Perfection

Do particles hold the power to pave the way for new drugs? In this interview, we speak to Ben Knappett, head of science and applications at Particle Works to find out more!

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2 May 2023

Cats and COVID-19: measuring seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in domestic cats

Researchers tested the seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in pet cats in the U.K.

2 May 2023

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

Researcher analyzes the genetic material from environmental samples collected from the Huanan Seafood Market after it was closed on January 1, 2020, to investigate the role of the market in the early SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

1 May 2023

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service.

1 May 2023

Reducing COVID-19 burden: could Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines confer protection?

Researchers investigated whether BCG vaccines could lower COVID-19 burden.

1 May 2023

Study finds little evidence of negative impact on mental health from increased home working during pandemic

Research examines the association between home working and social and mental well-being among the employed population aged 16 to 66 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 May 2023

Structure of protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus deciphered

Scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry in Prague have deciphered the structure of the protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus

30 Apr 2023

Addressing the much-needed development of effective pneumococcal vaccination policies for long-term care settings

The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is proud to release findings from a recent study entitled Driving the Agenda of Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccination in At-risk Populations in Community and Long-term Care.

29 Apr 2023

Sexual health clinic searches on the NHS website increase by 38% following a bank holiday

An NHS search tool aimed at helping people find local sexual health services attracts a third more visits following a bank holiday, latest figures show.

29 Apr 2023

covid 19 News and Research

Revving up COVID mRNA vaccines: Algorithm generates 128-fold increase in antibodies

Wildlife in Britain found free of SARS-CoV-2, but novel virus discovered in stoats

Study finds small but positive impact of school-based interventions on childhood obesity

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Researchers report positive results from Phase 2 clinical trial of investigational treatment against long COVID fatigue

Study examines the reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 variants in children

Using PandaOmics to identify dual-purpose therapeutic targets to treat aging and glioblastoma

Key to preventing runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Novel chronic murine wound mouse model to study cellular senescence

New insight into how the occludin protein mediates cell-to-cell transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Paving the Way for New Drugs through Particle Perfection

Cats and COVID-19: measuring seroprevalence against SARS-CoV-2 in domestic cats

Virologist investigates Huanan seafood market's SARS-CoV-2 origins: Unexpected genetic connections revealed

The serious infectious threat response initiative service was essential for the efficient management of COVID-19

Reducing COVID-19 burden: could Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccines confer protection?

Study finds little evidence of negative impact on mental health from increased home working during pandemic

Structure of protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus deciphered

Addressing the much-needed development of effective pneumococcal vaccination policies for long-term care settings

Sexual health clinic searches on the NHS website increase by 38% following a bank holiday

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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