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Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

In an article published in the journal Current Opinion in Microbiology, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the factors affecting maternal gut microbiota during pregnancy and its impact on maternal and infant health.

17 Apr 2023

Dreaded tick-borne encephalitis virus affects different cell types in the brain, study shows

The dreaded tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus infects different types of brain cells in different parts of the brain, depending on whether the affected person's immune system is activated or not.

17 Apr 2023

Metagenomic sequencing offers rapid, accurate diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections

Metagenomic sequencing can provide rapid and actionable antimicrobial resistance predictions to treat bloodstream infections much faster than conventional laboratory tests, and has the potential to save lives and better manage the use of antibiotics, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark (15-18 April).

17 Apr 2023

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

During the 2022-2023 winter season Denmark experienced a surge in infections caused by group A streptococci (GAS), including the more dangerous, invasive types of infections (iGAS).

17 Apr 2023

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

New research from France shows that infections cause by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) fell by 80% as the first COVID lockdown took effect in March 2020 and stayed at low levels until March 2022, from which point they increased by 18% a month to rise well above pre-COVID levels.

17 Apr 2023

A highly efficient platform for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the continuous evolution of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have highlighted the significance of new detection methods for global monitoring and prevention.

17 Apr 2023

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Researchers analyzed the effects of cigarette taxes experienced as a teenager on adult smoking participation and morality.

17 Apr 2023

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Researchers designed a novel messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine component designated BNT162b4.

17 Apr 2023

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Researchers performed a descriptive cross-sectional study in Ireland during the academic year 2020–21.

17 Apr 2023

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

Researchers evaluated whether bivalent mRNA vaccine booster reduced COVID-19-related hospitalizations and mortality.

17 Apr 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Researchers reviewed data on the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 period.

17 Apr 2023

Understanding the environmental interactions of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris

Researchers reviewed the potential pathways through which Candida auris can be introduced into the environment

17 Apr 2023

COVID rules: Global study reveals stronger hazard avoidance in traditionalists

Researchers determine the relationship between traditionalism and motivation to mitigate certain dangers, such as those posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Apr 2023

Pregnant women show unique immune response to COVID-19

Researchers compare the adaptive, innate, and humoral immune responses between pregnant and non-pregnant women with COVID-19.

16 Apr 2023

Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers assess the association between partial replacement of meat with plant-based foods on the risk of diabetes.

16 Apr 2023

COVID-19 linked to sudden hearing loss in woman: A case report

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16 Apr 2023

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

Researchers investigate whether SARS-CoV-2 and its variants have evolved to evade CD8+ T cell-mediated immunity.

15 Apr 2023

Study uncovers a novel fold within the SARS-CoV-2 replication co-factor non-structural protein 9

Researchers present the crystal structure of an anti-non-structural protein 9 specific nanobody in complex with the SARS-CoV-2 nsp9.

15 Apr 2023

Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 is stronger and more durable in infants and young children

Researchers evaluated humoral responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in infants.

15 Apr 2023

Global novel disease surveillance: Majority of countries lack preparednes

Researchers explored national surveillance for new diseases in different countries.

15 Apr 2023

Disease/Infection News

Factors shaping maternal gut microbiome during pregnancy and the impact on infant health

Dreaded tick-borne encephalitis virus affects different cell types in the brain, study shows

Metagenomic sequencing offers rapid, accurate diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections

Denmark experienced a surge in invasive Strep A infections during the 2022-2023 winter season

Relaxation of pandemic measures resulted in the surge of Strep A infections to above pre-COVID levels

A highly efficient platform for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants

What impact do cigarette taxes have on continued smoking and mortality?

Vaccine component BNT162b4 enhances T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants for reduced COVID-19 disease severity

Does school attendance facilitate greater SARS-CoV-2 spread?

Study highlights the importance of bivalent mRNA booster vaccination in populations at high risk of severe COVID-19

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Understanding the environmental interactions of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris

COVID rules: Global study reveals stronger hazard avoidance in traditionalists

Pregnant women show unique immune response to COVID-19

Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

COVID-19 linked to sudden hearing loss in woman: A case report

How SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants have evolved to evade host T-cell immunity

Study uncovers a novel fold within the SARS-CoV-2 replication co-factor non-structural protein 9

Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 is stronger and more durable in infants and young children

Global novel disease surveillance: Majority of countries lack preparednes

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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