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Immune fitness plays a vital role in pandemic preparedness

Most of the attempts to curtail the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) focused on the development of vaccines and the implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as lockdowns and social distancing restrictions to limit the transmission of the disease.

28 Apr 2022

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

A new study published in Marine Drugs evaluated the inhibitory effect of three polysaccharides, crude polysaccharide from Hizikia fusiforme (CPHF), crude polysaccharide from Sargassum horneri (CPSH), and crude polysaccharide from abalone viscera (CPAV) on the propagation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.

28 Apr 2022

Video conferencing hinders creativity

In-person teamwork has now transformed into virtual collaboration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But does this affect innovation and creativity?

28 Apr 2022

Behavior differences led to higher COVID-19 mortality rates in the southern U.S.

During the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily due to differences in mask use, school attendance, social distancing, and other behaviors.

28 Apr 2022

Yale researchers identify immune system culprit in severe COVID cases

Yale researchers have identified a particular immune response pathway that leads to severe illness and death in people infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

28 Apr 2022

Two reports highlight the need for effective interventions to prevent excess COVID-19 deaths

Two reports released in today's MMWR use CDC's National Vital Statistics System to look at death rates in the United States and find that differences in death rates still remain between certain racial and ethnic minority groups.

28 Apr 2022

Study investigates intestinal ischemia in COVID-19 patients

A team of Italian scientists has presented case reports of five coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients undergoing emergency surgery for intestinal ischemia.

28 Apr 2022

Study shows public health impact of covid-19 vaccines in the U.S.

A large US study published by The BMJ today finds that fewer people die from covid-19 in better vaccinated communities.

28 Apr 2022

New study predicts which hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at high risk for severe disease

A just-published study provides previously unknown answers about which hospitalized COVID-19 patients are most likely to need mechanical ventilation or to die.

28 Apr 2022

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

Disease/Infection News

Immune fitness plays a vital role in pandemic preparedness

Study shows polysaccharides of seaweed and abalone inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Video conferencing hinders creativity

Behavior differences led to higher COVID-19 mortality rates in the southern U.S.

Yale researchers identify immune system culprit in severe COVID cases

Two reports highlight the need for effective interventions to prevent excess COVID-19 deaths

Study investigates intestinal ischemia in COVID-19 patients

Study shows public health impact of covid-19 vaccines in the U.S.

New study predicts which hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at high risk for severe disease

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

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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