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Therapeutic promise of CAR-T cell bispecific engagers against SARS-CoV-2

A new paper describes a novel method, using a specific molecule to engage T cell receptors and the virus receptor, the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, at the same time.

28 Apr 2022

Evaluating nano alum as a substitute for conventional alum-based vaccine adjuvant

Researchers evaluated the performance and safety of nano alum adjuvant as next-generation coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine antigens.

28 Apr 2022

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

In a recent study published in Biomedicines, researchers explored the utility of natural killer (NK) cells in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

28 Apr 2022

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Researchers described two studies, the CLOFIT retrospective study and the COTEST real-time study, that investigated if maintaining adequate immune fitness could significantly add to the current strategies of preparedness for COVID-19 and other pandemics.

28 Apr 2022

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers reviewed the ways to develop breastfeeding practices in the era of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

28 Apr 2022

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers analyzed acute kidney injury (AKI) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pediatric patients.

28 Apr 2022

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Researchers from the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics have been investigating O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola virus in order to better understand the disease.

28 Apr 2022

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Researchers identified a human monoclonal antibody (mAb), 87G7, with in vitro neutralizing activity against several SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, including Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Omicron.

28 Apr 2022

Nearly 60% of Americans infected by Omicron

A recent study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) assessed the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection-induced viral antibodies (Abs) seroprevalence in the United States (US).

28 Apr 2022

Researchers demonstrate the efficiency of T-cell immune response against the Omicron variant

Scholars from HSE University and the RAS Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry have demonstrated the efficiency of T-cell immune response against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.

28 Apr 2022

Scientists explore mixing of unvaccinated and vaccinated and implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) explored the effects of unvaccinated and vaccinated population mixing on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission.

28 Apr 2022

Discovery of novel antibody that targets shared epitope on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers assessed the antibody responses elicited by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants and defined the epitopes shared by them.

28 Apr 2022

Excess all-cause deaths during the COVID pandemic in the US

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated excess all-cause mortality, including deaths due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across the United States.

27 Apr 2022

Low dose aspirin is downgraded for preventing cardiovascular disease

A recent article posted in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) analyzed aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and colorectal cancer (CRC).

27 Apr 2022

Green tea catechin as pan-coronavirus attachment inhibitor

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of green tea catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

27 Apr 2022

Study describes ultra-structure of Nipah virus surface glycoprotein

A team of US-based scientists has recently demonstrated the cryo-electron microscopic structure and antigenicity of the attachment glycoprotein of the Nipah virus.

27 Apr 2022

Does re-freezing COVID-19 mRNA vaccines affect immunogenicity?

A new study published in the journal Vaccines evaluated if re-freezing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccine vials preserved the immunogenicity.

27 Apr 2022

New insight into the body’s response to tuberculosis may help design a more effective vaccine

More than 1.7 billion people - or a quarter of the world's population - are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterial strain that causes tuberculosis (TB).

27 Apr 2022

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Researchers investigated the relationship between past psychiatric disorder diagnoses and breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people.

27 Apr 2022

Google search data could predict new COVID-19 cases

Researchers showed that Google search data could be utilized for monitoring the spread of COVID-19 cases.

27 Apr 2022

Disease/Infection News

Therapeutic promise of CAR-T cell bispecific engagers against SARS-CoV-2

Evaluating nano alum as a substitute for conventional alum-based vaccine adjuvant

Review aims to deepen the understanding of the role of natural killer cells in COVID-19

The added value of adequate immune fitness to the existing approaches to pandemic preparedness

Protocols and practices that support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Acute kidney injury among pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU in North America

Researchers investigate O-glycosylation in cells infected with Ebola

Identification of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing human monoclonal antibody with a remarkable broad-spectrum neutralization and protection efficacy

Nearly 60% of Americans infected by Omicron

Researchers demonstrate the efficiency of T-cell immune response against the Omicron variant

Scientists explore mixing of unvaccinated and vaccinated and implications for SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Discovery of novel antibody that targets shared epitope on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Excess all-cause deaths during the COVID pandemic in the US

Low dose aspirin is downgraded for preventing cardiovascular disease

Green tea catechin as pan-coronavirus attachment inhibitor

Study describes ultra-structure of Nipah virus surface glycoprotein

Does re-freezing COVID-19 mRNA vaccines affect immunogenicity?

New insight into the body’s response to tuberculosis may help design a more effective vaccine

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Google search data could predict new COVID-19 cases

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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