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Moderna COVID vaccine is more effective in older and sicker veterans over time

Researchers report the higher effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as compared to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

28 Jul 2022

The bat-virus relationship examined

A new study examines the role of bats as reservoirs of several viruses and the factors that contribute to the emergence of these viruses.

28 Jul 2022

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

A new study reports the activity of a compound which inhibited TMPRSS2, ultimately preventing severe COVID-19.

28 Jul 2022

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

A new study reports early prediction of SARS-CoV-2 immune evasion using EVEscape.

28 Jul 2022

Cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after exposure to avian coronavirus vaccine

Researchers identify SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive antibodies in poultry farm workers exposed to the avian infectious bronchitis virus.

28 Jul 2022

Less than half of Genevans have antibodies neutralizing Omicron sub-variants, study shows

A study by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva and the EPFL shows that almost all Genevans (93.8%) have antibodies against SARS-CoV 2, almost three quarters of whom acquired them through an infection.

28 Jul 2022

Accurate rapid-testing device displays antibody levels in an easily readable way

Vaccines have become the most important weapon in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but antibody levels after vaccination decay quickly over time.

28 Jul 2022

Weak antibody response yet robust cellular immunity identified in children after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

In a new study, researchers assessed the antibody response and cellular immunity induced by SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in children.

28 Jul 2022

Antibiotic exposure in early childhood linked to later development of asthma and allergies

Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrates.

28 Jul 2022

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and BA.5 vaccine breakthrough infections

In a new study, investigators explored the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and BA.5 vaccine breakthrough infection likelihood.

28 Jul 2022

The identification and characterization of an anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody with superior breadth and potency

A recent study published in Nature Microbiology identified a monoclonal antibody neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

28 Jul 2022

Does vaccine- or infection-induced immunity protect less well against infection by specific SARS-CoV-2 variants?

Researchers found that vaccinated people were at an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 Beta, Gamma, or Delta variants.

28 Jul 2022

COVID-19 Moderna vaccine induces significant antibody reactions among children

Researchers illustrated that SARS-CoV-2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccination triggers potent antibody reactions in children.

28 Jul 2022

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Researchers have reviewed the role of cytokine or cellular response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the persistence, clearance, and recurrence of HPV infection

28 Jul 2022

Genetic information from bats may help prevent and manage future pandemics, suggests study

Why are bats often linked to incubating coronaviruses such as those behind COVID-19, SARS and other highly contagious respiratory diseases?

28 Jul 2022

Efficacy of COVID mRNA vaccines among patients on CAR‐T‐lymphocyte therapy

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines among patients receiving CAR‐T‐lymphocyte therapy.

27 Jul 2022

Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

New research has advanced COVID-19 vaccine work in several ways: using a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has an advantage over a shot.

27 Jul 2022

Researchers unravel how one gut bacterium influences immunity

From immunity to metabolism to mental health, it seems like the gut microbiome has been linked to every aspect of human health and disease.

27 Jul 2022

The nose key to winning the war against COVID-19

researchers assess the respiratory mucosal immunity elicited by COVID-19 vaccination.

27 Jul 2022

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that a specific area of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is a promising target for a pan-coronavirus vaccine that could offer some protection against new virus variants, common colds, and help prepare for future pandemics.

27 Jul 2022

immunity News and Research

Moderna COVID vaccine is more effective in older and sicker veterans over time

The bat-virus relationship examined

TMPRSS2 protein, a novel target for SARS-CoV-2 drugs

Predicting viral antibody escape using pre-pandemic data

Cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after exposure to avian coronavirus vaccine

Less than half of Genevans have antibodies neutralizing Omicron sub-variants, study shows

Accurate rapid-testing device displays antibody levels in an easily readable way

Weak antibody response yet robust cellular immunity identified in children after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Antibiotic exposure in early childhood linked to later development of asthma and allergies

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2 and BA.5 vaccine breakthrough infections

The identification and characterization of an anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody with superior breadth and potency

Does vaccine- or infection-induced immunity protect less well against infection by specific SARS-CoV-2 variants?

COVID-19 Moderna vaccine induces significant antibody reactions among children

The role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection

Genetic information from bats may help prevent and manage future pandemics, suggests study

Efficacy of COVID mRNA vaccines among patients on CAR‐T‐lymphocyte therapy

Incorporating a coronavirus antigen into MMR vaccine to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids

Researchers unravel how one gut bacterium influences immunity

The nose key to winning the war against COVID-19

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

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