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Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity may influence HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding

According to new research from Boston Medical Center, the antibody function known as antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and the ADCC sensitivity of HIV strains may influence the transmission of HIV from mother to child during breastfeeding.

21 Apr 2022

Revolutionary mRNA vaccine technology: History, facts and the future

mRNA vaccine technology is a field full of promise – as well as unanswered questions – for communities living with the burden of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases.

20 Apr 2022

CDC announces two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on current scenario

Today, CDC is announcing two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in the United States and internationally.

20 Apr 2022

Natural immunity provides a longer window of protection against COVID-19 infection than mRNA vaccines

A study released in JAMA Network Open by investigators at Providence, one of the largest health systems in the United States, and the University of Chicago, found that the level of protection granted by a prior symptomatic COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated individuals was on par with the level of protection provided by mRNA vaccines, with natural immunity providing a longer window of protection than mRNA vaccines.

20 Apr 2022

RNA splicing abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

This study entailed the integration of multiple-omics datasets to examine the dysregulation in the host splicing mechanism and alteration in protein isoforms among COVID-19 patients.

20 Apr 2022

New insight into SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens door to new viral inhibitors

A recent study has revealed a full cycle of substrate cleavage for the main protease of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – providing, in turn, a steadfast foundation for developing potent new viral inhibitors. The paper was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

20 Apr 2022

Geoengineering the climate could redistribute malaria risk in tropical countries

Geoengineering the climate would have massive repercussions for the health of billions of people at risk of malaria who live in tropical countries, according to a new finding by scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and colleagues.

20 Apr 2022

Study examines vitamin D and COVID-19 media coverage in the U.K.

A new study investigates the relationship between COVID-19 and vitamin D that has been presented in traditional media sources like U.K. newspapers.

20 Apr 2022

Advancements in HIV science

As far as viruses go, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is quite simple. About 100,000 times smaller than a red blood cell, the virus expresses just a dozen proteins, yet it can establish a lifelong infection that, if left untreated, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and death.

20 Apr 2022

Antibody response to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months

A new study published in PLoS ONE characterizes the antibody response to BNT162b2, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

20 Apr 2022

Novel saliva immunoassays to detect prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

Six salivary ELISAs were developed to evaluate the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 and estimate rates of past infection.

20 Apr 2022

Study: 43% of the people infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions

Around the world, 43 percent of those infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions, according to a new analysis by University of Michigan School of Public Health that looked at data from 50 studies and 1.6 million people.

20 Apr 2022

Studying the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination using smartwatches and fitness bands

A new study tracked subtle physiological responses to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination using smart wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness bands.

20 Apr 2022

Investigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike mutations

Researchers investigated the impact of amino acid substitutions of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron on spike protein function, processing, and neutralization susceptibility.

20 Apr 2022

Polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses induced by mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Researchers determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses.

20 Apr 2022

Study investigates co-metabolism during SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers investigated host-virus co-metabolism during a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

20 Apr 2022

Exploring the vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses

In a new study, researchers compared the effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster vaccine to that of the primary vaccine series.

20 Apr 2022

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance on the population of England

A study conducted by the UK Health Security Agency has recently estimated the rate of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 among unvaccinated persons residing in England.

20 Apr 2022

Waning antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2-infected children and adults over time

In a new study, researchers evaluated the duration of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

20 Apr 2022

Study evaluates community-level influences on COVID-19 incidence in England and their variations over time

Researchers assessed community-level impacts on SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in England.

20 Apr 2022

Disease/Infection News

Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity may influence HIV transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding

Revolutionary mRNA vaccine technology: History, facts and the future

CDC announces two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on current scenario

Natural immunity provides a longer window of protection against COVID-19 infection than mRNA vaccines

RNA splicing abnormalities in COVID-19 patients

New insight into SARS-CoV-2 main protease opens door to new viral inhibitors

Geoengineering the climate could redistribute malaria risk in tropical countries

Study examines vitamin D and COVID-19 media coverage in the U.K.

Advancements in HIV science

Antibody response to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months

Novel saliva immunoassays to detect prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study: 43% of the people infected with COVID-19 experienced post-COVID conditions

Studying the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination using smartwatches and fitness bands

Investigating the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron spike mutations

Polyethylene glycol-specific antibody responses induced by mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine

Study investigates co-metabolism during SARS-CoV-2 infection

Exploring the vaccine effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine doses

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance on the population of England

Waning antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2-infected children and adults over time

Study evaluates community-level influences on COVID-19 incidence in England and their variations over time

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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