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Characterization of bat viromes reveals the co-infection, spillover, and emergence risk of several zoonotic viruses

Researchers characterized the mammal-infecting viruses in 149 bats, representing six genera and 15 species, sampled from Yunnan province, China using an unbiased meta-transcriptomics approach.

28 Nov 2022

New research helps to better understand the risks associated with prenatal Zika virus infections

Approximately one third of children born to mothers infected with Zika virus during their pregnancy present with at least one abnormality consistent with Congenital Zika Syndrome in the first years of their life, according to new research.

28 Nov 2022

The frequency, magnitude, and longevity of natural antibody responses against nine P. vivax vaccine candidate proteins

A new study aimed to evaluate the magnitude, longevity, and prevalence of naturally acquired IgG antibody responses against 9 P. vivax vaccine candidate antigens in patients with acute vivax malaria and were followed up for 180 days.

28 Nov 2022

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers used cellular cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to demonstrate the role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-triggered severe coagulopathies.

28 Nov 2022

Possibility of the first fluid biomarker that reflects brain pathology in primary tauopathies

Addressing this gap in research, a recent Nature Medicine study hypothesized that 4R isoform-specific MTBR-tau species accumulate in the patient’s brain of specific subtypes of 4R tauopathies.

28 Nov 2022

Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

In a recent study, researchers confirmed that feline coronavirus infection induced the production of cross-reactive antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain in domestic cats.

28 Nov 2022

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

A new study evaluated the efficacy of the volume sweep imaging ultrasound scans and artificial intelligence in providing fully automated and inexpensive breast ultrasound scans and interpretation without the need for experienced radiologists or sonographers.

28 Nov 2022

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Using computational modeling, a new paper compares the benefit of maternal vaccines versus the administration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-specific monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy against RSV.

28 Nov 2022

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

A new paper examines the understanding of glycosylation in an array of rheumatic diseases and indicates the potential for therapeutic interventions using the same mechanism.

28 Nov 2022

Modeling study offers a road map for public health to maximize the impact of monkeypox vaccines

A modeling study to explore optimal allocation of vaccines against monkeypox virus (MPXV) provides a road map for public health to maximize the impact of a limited supply of vaccines.

28 Nov 2022

The association between e-cigarette use and caries risk level

A new study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found an association between e-cigarette use or vaping and dental caries risk.

28 Nov 2022

New technologies and recent advances in the study of T cells and T-cell epitope discovery in food allergy research

In a recent study, scientists reviewed the latest technological advancements and T cell epitope discovery associated with food allergy.

28 Nov 2022

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

A recent study published in the journal Trends in Molecular Medicine reviewed the current efforts in developing nasal vaccines, delivery systems, and clinical applications for preventing respiratory illnesses.

28 Nov 2022

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

In a recent study published in The Journal of Immunology, a team of researchers from Japan examined the memory B and T cell responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein after the booster dose of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine BNT162b2.

27 Nov 2022

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, daily activities, and interpersonal relationships.

27 Nov 2022

Nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spikes induce broad antibody responses in animal model

A recent study published in the journal iScience reported that nanoparticles (NPs) co-displaying spike proteins from different sarbecoviruses improve the breadth of neutralizing responses.

27 Nov 2022

Scientists develop preclinical model of scrub typhus disease

Scientists have developed an animal model of scrub typhus using outbred CD-1 mice. Using the model, they have characterized host susceptibility to the causative pathogen, disease pathogenesis, and immune responses. The study has been published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

27 Nov 2022

All trimesters of pregnancy carry the same COVID-19 risk

A study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM journal aimed to analyze the effect of the trimester of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the progression of the disease in pregnant women.

27 Nov 2022

The distinct pathophysiology of ‘SuperAger’ brains

Superagers are adults over the age of 80 who have a superior memory capacity that resembles that of middle-aged adults.

27 Nov 2022

Researchers identify five plasma proteins related to severe COVID-19

Just as oil is essential to keep a car's motor running, blood is essential to keep the body functioning. The presence of particular proteins in the plasma, the liquid component of blood, may signal the presence of a disease or indicate the severity of a condition.

27 Nov 2022

Disease/Infection News

Characterization of bat viromes reveals the co-infection, spillover, and emergence risk of several zoonotic viruses

New research helps to better understand the risks associated with prenatal Zika virus infections

The frequency, magnitude, and longevity of natural antibody responses against nine P. vivax vaccine candidate proteins

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Possibility of the first fluid biomarker that reflects brain pathology in primary tauopathies

Feline coronavirus-infected domesticated cats found to possess cross-reactive anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

Researchers use a comparative study to model RSV prevention in children

Glycan signatures in rheumatic diseases and their associated functional implications

Modeling study offers a road map for public health to maximize the impact of monkeypox vaccines

The association between e-cigarette use and caries risk level

New technologies and recent advances in the study of T cells and T-cell epitope discovery in food allergy research

Are nasal-spray vaccines the solution to respiratory infectious diseases?

Memory B and T cells responses differ when induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections or booster vaccinations

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

Nanoparticles displaying SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 spikes induce broad antibody responses in animal model

Scientists develop preclinical model of scrub typhus disease

All trimesters of pregnancy carry the same COVID-19 risk

The distinct pathophysiology of ‘SuperAger’ brains

Researchers identify five plasma proteins related to severe COVID-19

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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