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The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Researchers designed an efficient vaccine design against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

23 May 2022

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

Researchers evaluated the diagnostic performance of a COVID-19 antigen test during the recent surge caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

23 May 2022

First draft genome sequence of the Monkeypox virus associated with major outbreak

In a recent study posted to the Virological discussion forum, researchers revealed a draft genome sequence of the monkeypox virus associated with a recent outbreak in Portugal.

23 May 2022

Study shows a strong negative association between BNT162b2 vaccination-induced S1 IgG concentration and age

Researchers assessed the impact of BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination on antibody acquisition.

23 May 2022

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

A new paper presents the results of a mouse study using the repurposed antibacterial drug clofoctol against this virus.

23 May 2022

The interaction between genetics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ wellbeing over time

The study examined how genetics affected the physical and mental health and behavioral patterns related to lifestyle, using data from the Lifelines biobank.

23 May 2022

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus responds to transcranial magnetic stimulation

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus was relieved with a brief course of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment.

23 May 2022

Tiny shark-derived antibodies broadly neutralize most SARS-CoV-2 variants

Resarchers discuss the ability of shark-derived antibodies to protect against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2.

23 May 2022

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers evaluated the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and long COVID symptoms among adults residing in United Kingdom (UK) communities with positive COVID-19 history before vaccination.

23 May 2022

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of a delay in tracing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case contacts on health outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmissions, hospitalizations, and deaths in England.

23 May 2022

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) booster vaccination in nursing and pregnant women.

23 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the neutralization evasion of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages.

22 May 2022

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers illustrated cardiac findings in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-recovered individuals more than a year after infection.

22 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

A recent study published in the journal Viruses reported that antibody titers against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could serve as a marker for the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

22 May 2022

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Researchers determine whether mutations in the Omicron NTD influence its potential to stimulate myeloid cells and enhance inflammatory cytokine release.

22 May 2022

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Researchers review current findings on how human coronaviruses like SARS-CoV-2 might cause GI symptoms.

22 May 2022

Higher excess mortality found in Massachusetts during Omicron period than the Delta period

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to excess deaths - a higher number of fatalities than would be expected over a given period.

22 May 2022

Study reveals how ZBP1 could lead to a cytokine storm during COVID-19

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown that the innate immune sensor, ZBP1, and its associated inflammatory cell death pathway, PANoptosis, are major contributors to the negative effects of interferon treatment and high interferon levels in some COVID-19 patients.

20 May 2022

Research provides new insight into how Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus causes disease

Army scientists determined that the body's own natural immune response contributes to disease severity in mice infected with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), which causes a widespread tick-borne viral infection in humans.

20 May 2022

ANU research could lead to better treatment options for rare, deadly bacterial infection

New research from The Australian National University could lead to better treatment options for a rare but very lethal type of bacterial infection.

20 May 2022

Disease/Infection News

The design of immunogens for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using structure-guided epitope grafting and scaffolding methods

Study shows the QuickNavi-COVID19 Ag test has a high diagnostic performance for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2 in nasopharyngeal samples

First draft genome sequence of the Monkeypox virus associated with major outbreak

Study shows a strong negative association between BNT162b2 vaccination-induced S1 IgG concentration and age

Repurposed drug clofoctol blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication in mouse study

The interaction between genetics and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals’ wellbeing over time

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine-associated tinnitus responds to transcranial magnetic stimulation

Tiny shark-derived antibodies broadly neutralize most SARS-CoV-2 variants

Largest study to date on the effect of vaccination on long-COVID

The impact of delayed COVID-19 contact tracing on health outcomes

Women who are pregnant or nursing should receive a COVID booster vaccination

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants are increasingly escaping immunity

Reduced exercise capacity is common in long COVID patients

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 titers predict COVID severity

Olverembatinib a potent inhibitor of Omicron NTD-mediated cytokine release

Can human coronaviruses infect the GI tract?

Higher excess mortality found in Massachusetts during Omicron period than the Delta period

Study reveals how ZBP1 could lead to a cytokine storm during COVID-19

Research provides new insight into how Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus causes disease

ANU research could lead to better treatment options for rare, deadly bacterial infection

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