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What is the efficacy of COVID-19 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 booster vaccinations?

In a new study, scientists compared the effectiveness of the SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 vaccines booster doses in England.

2 Aug 2022

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

A recent study published in the Journal of Food Biochemistry discovered that peimine from Fritillaria might be a possible SARS-CoV-2 variant infection inhibitor.

2 Aug 2022

mRNA vaccines induce faster antibody response against infectious diseases

A new study describes that mRNA vaccines induce antigen-specific antibody response within a very short period of time after immunization.

2 Aug 2022

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell cultures.

2 Aug 2022

The impact of respiratory droplet volume and their evaporation kinetics on environmental stability of respiratory viruses

Researchers measured the impact of initial respiratory droplet volume and relative humidity on the environmental stability of respiratory viruses, including influenza A and SARS-CoV-2.

2 Aug 2022

Reduced severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women during the Omicron wave

A new study assesses the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in pregnant women to determine whether Omicron and vaccination status impacted disease severity.

1 Aug 2022

Symptoms of monkeypox differ from previous outbreaks

A new study describes the clinical characteristics of monkeypox infections during the current outbreak.

1 Aug 2022

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

A new study discusses the utility of vitamin C and melatonin as potentially therapeutic and capable of preventing acute lung injury in COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

CDC study describes safety profile of second mRNA COVID booster

The CDC investigates the safety profile of a fourth dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines in people aged 50 years and older.

1 Aug 2022

Nasal epithelium of children inhibits infection and replication of ancestral SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2 causes a broad range of clinical symptoms, including potentially fatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

1 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and the biological sex of patients affect the efficacy of molnupiravir, the first orally available drug approved for outpatient use against COVID-19, according to a new study led by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

1 Aug 2022

Study finds negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health status in low and middle income countries

Scientists worldwide have recently conducted a large-scale survey to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health issues in low-to-middle income countries.

1 Aug 2022

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

A new study assessed the safety of the oral administration of Molnupiravir to elderly patients––aged 80 or older, hospitalized with COVID-19.

1 Aug 2022

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care.

1 Aug 2022

Disease/Infection News

What is the efficacy of COVID-19 BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273 booster vaccinations?

Study suggests peimine may be a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 variant infection

mRNA vaccines induce faster antibody response against infectious diseases

The efficacy of honokiol in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell culture

The impact of respiratory droplet volume and their evaporation kinetics on environmental stability of respiratory viruses

Reduced severity of COVID-19 in pregnant women during the Omicron wave

Symptoms of monkeypox differ from previous outbreaks

Study suggests possible benefit from melatonin in COVID-19

CDC study describes safety profile of second mRNA COVID booster

Nasal epithelium of children inhibits infection and replication of ancestral SARS-CoV-2

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Study: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and biological sex of patients affect molnupiravir efficacy

Study finds negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health status in low and middle income countries

What is the safety of Molnupiravir against SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly?

NIH updates its strategic plan for hepatitis B research

Würzburg scientists are working on the development of new drugs to combat monkeypox

New trial offers double the traditional course of antibiotics for patients with life threatening infections

Scientists report exceptional selection pressure on coronavirus host receptors in bats compared to other mammals

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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