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Novel antibody that targets the N-terminal domain of SARS-CoV-2 identified

A new study discusses the targeted discovery of NTD-reactive antibodies from an individual who had recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Jan 2022

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of convalescents suggested to boost neutralization capacity against variants

A new study assessed the neutralization capacity of sera from convalescents—some even vaccinated—against the Wuhan (D614G), Delta and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

A new study aimed to highlight the different smart and emerging nanomaterials used to detect SARS-CoV-2.

19 Jan 2022

Pioneering AI technology can accurately detect Covid-19 in a few minutes

Pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, developed by experts at University of the West of Scotland, is capable of accurately diagnosing Covid-19 in just a few minutes.

19 Jan 2022

Non-invasive, novel urinary miRNA biomarker panel for colorectal cancer diagnosis

Researchers set out to develop and validate urine biomarkers for diagnosing gastric cancer and colorectal cancer.

19 Jan 2022

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Researchers have explored the inequities in understanding and addressing the neurological complications of COVID-19 among marginalized communities in the United States.

19 Jan 2022

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

In a new study, researchers used bioinformatics tools to explore the biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected myocardium.

19 Jan 2022

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers wanted to test the co-infection and induced infectivity hypothesis that has been unexplored territory to date.

19 Jan 2022

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

In a new study, researchers determined the effect of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis and disease outcomes and compared to those without HIV.

19 Jan 2022

5 things you should know about ‘free’ at-home covid tests

Americans keep hearing that it is important to test frequently for covid-19 at home. But just try to find an "at-home" rapid covid test in a store and at a price that makes frequent tests affordable.

19 Jan 2022

Forecasting epidemiological parameters for the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK

Researchers used the Warwick COVID-19 model, calibrated it to the available public health data streams, and estimated epidemiological quantities such as the effective reproduction number (R) during the first wave of COVID-19 cases in the UK between March–June 2020.

19 Jan 2022

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered a new way to induce immunity against the RBD.

19 Jan 2022

Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Researchers have examined the implications of the increased airborne transmission from new variants.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

In a new study, a team of researchers described the case of a healthy 49-year old male patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation after receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccine.

19 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Study finds variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes

A new study by the Harvard GenderSci Lab in Social Science and Medicine found large variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes across localities and over time during the pandemic in the U.S. -- demonstrating that observed sex disparities cannot be explained without reference to social-contextual factors.

19 Jan 2022

Machine learning model uses blood plasma proteins to predict survival for COVID-19 patients

A single blood sample from a critically ill COVID-19 patient can be analyzed by a machine learning model which uses blood plasma proteins to predict survival, weeks before the outcome, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Florian Kurth and Markus Ralser of the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany, and colleagues.

19 Jan 2022

New findings show the potential for language to enhance trust in COVID-19 vaccines

A simple language intervention has the potential to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates, by strengthening trust in the vaccines, researchers say.

19 Jan 2022

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

To gain a better understanding of the antigenic properties of Mu and A.2.5 Spikes, Canadian scientists evaluated their capacity to interact with ACE2 and performed binding and neutralization assays with plasma from vaccinated individuals.

18 Jan 2022

Disease/Infection News

Novel antibody that targets the N-terminal domain of SARS-CoV-2 identified

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination of convalescents suggested to boost neutralization capacity against variants

Emerging nanomaterials-based biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2

Pioneering AI technology can accurately detect Covid-19 in a few minutes

Non-invasive, novel urinary miRNA biomarker panel for colorectal cancer diagnosis

Study shows inequalities in addressing post-acute neurological manifestations of COVID-19

Exploring biological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-induced myocardial damage

Researchers investigate whether influenza impacted the epidemiological dynamics of SARS-CoV-2

Study explores COVID-19 diagnosis and outcomes in HIV patients

5 things you should know about ‘free’ at-home covid tests

Forecasting epidemiological parameters for the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK

Study reports of receptor-binding domain multimer capable of enhancing the immune response against SARS-CoV-2

Implications of higher viral load in new SARS-CoV-2 variants on airborne transmission

Impact of atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 vaccine-induced pericarditis patients

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

Study finds variations in the magnitude and direction of sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes

Machine learning model uses blood plasma proteins to predict survival for COVID-19 patients

New findings show the potential for language to enhance trust in COVID-19 vaccines

Scientists assess ACE2 binding and antigenicity of Mu (B.1.621) and A.2.5 spikes

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