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Chicken-derived antibody shows potent neutralizing capacity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

Researchers report on a Chicken-derived antibody against SARS-CoV-2, offering preliminary data on a potential therapeutic for COVID-19 warranting further research.

19 Feb 2021

COVID-19 and lung cancer have a common pathway, say researchers

A new preprint on the bioRxiv* server describes the common features COVID-19 shares with lung cancer.

19 Feb 2021

Juvenile inflammatory rheumatic disease associated with higher antibody responses to seasonal coronaviruses

A new study released on the bioRxiv* server compared the antibodies produced in young patients with these three conditions against the two immunodominant coronavirus antigens, the spike and the nucleocapsid antigens.

19 Feb 2021

Scientists use computer simulations to identify future targets for treatment of Covid-19

University of Warwick scientists model movements of nearly 300 protein structures in Covid-19. Scientists can use the simulations to identify potential targets to test with existing drugs, and even check effectiveness with future Covid variants.

19 Feb 2021

Domestic dogs unlikely to transmit SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

Researchers in Spain and Germany have conducted a study showing that domestic dogs are unlikely to contribute to the transmission and community spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the agent that causes COVID-19.

19 Feb 2021

Researchers find CXCR6 gene plays a role in COVID-19 severity

Researchers in the United States have conducted a study demonstrating that a gene called CXCR6 (C-X-C Motif Chemokine Receptor 6) may play an important role in determining the severity of COVID-19.

19 Feb 2021

Does climate play a large role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

A team of researchers from the Universidade Federal de Itajuba in Brazil has reported that weather plays a vital role in determining the transmission rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

19 Feb 2021

Climate change may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Robert Beyer about his latest research that discovered that climate change may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Feb 2021

How does the SARS-CoV-2 E484K mutation increase viral fitness?

How do mutations benefit SARS-CoV-2? To explore this, a team of researchers from China took a closer look at the physical interactions that occur between the proteins after viral mutation.

19 Feb 2021

Report proposes new system of universal coverage to support long-term care of older Americans

The COVID-19 pandemic's heavy toll on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation's safety net for people in need of long-term services and supports, an Oregon Health & Science University researcher and co-authors argue in a new report published by Milbank Quarterly.

19 Feb 2021

Study: First influenza infection does not make people immune to future flu viruses

A child's first influenza infection shapes their immunity to future airborne flu viruses - including emerging pandemic strains.

19 Feb 2021

Study: American values and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19

American values, attitudes, and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19, according to a new study of online behavior.

19 Feb 2021

Levels of IgG antibodies may influence COVID-19 outcomes

COVID-19, the source of the current pandemic, may be caused by a single virus, but it has a variety of presentations that make treatment difficult. Children, for example, almost exclusively experience mild or asymptomatic COVID-19, while adults can develop severe or even fatal COVID-19.

19 Feb 2021

New test can help eliminate mosquito-borne disease

After nearly a decade of research, a new test that detects the magnetic properties of malaria-infected blood could soon be used to help eliminate the mosquito-borne disease.

19 Feb 2021

Cologne University professor heads new consortium on EU vaccine research network

The European Union is funding the establishment of the new vaccine research network VACCELERATE with a total of 12 million euros for three years.

18 Feb 2021

Inhibitors to target SARS-CoV-2 viral protein display strong antiviral activity in transgenic mouse model

Inhibitors based on approved drugs and designed to disrupt the SARS-CoV-2 viral protein Mpro display strong antiviral activity both in vitro and in a transgenic mouse model, a new study reports.

18 Feb 2021

Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 may be limited by a set of genes

Neutralizing antibodies develop within two weeks of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, but their durability and intensity can vary by individual, prompting concerns about the prospects of long-lasting immunity and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

18 Feb 2021

Zambia study casts doubt on the assumption that COVID-19 skipped Africa

A new study concluding out of Lusaka, Zambia last summer has found that as many as 19% (almost 1 in 5) of recently-deceased people tested positive for COVID-19.

18 Feb 2021

USDA, FDA highlight no credible evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food or food packaging

After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to underscore that there is no credible evidence of food or food packaging associated with or as a likely source of viral transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing COVID-19.

18 Feb 2021

Study examines to what extent surgical site infection rates correlate with surveillance quality audits

The incidence of surgical site infections after an operation is an important quality indicator for hospitals.

18 Feb 2021

Disease/Infection News

Chicken-derived antibody shows potent neutralizing capacity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

COVID-19 and lung cancer have a common pathway, say researchers

Juvenile inflammatory rheumatic disease associated with higher antibody responses to seasonal coronaviruses

Scientists use computer simulations to identify future targets for treatment of Covid-19

Domestic dogs unlikely to transmit SARS-CoV-2, say researchers

Researchers find CXCR6 gene plays a role in COVID-19 severity

Does climate play a large role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission?

Climate change may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

How does the SARS-CoV-2 E484K mutation increase viral fitness?

Report proposes new system of universal coverage to support long-term care of older Americans

Study: First influenza infection does not make people immune to future flu viruses

Study: American values and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19

Levels of IgG antibodies may influence COVID-19 outcomes

New test can help eliminate mosquito-borne disease

Cologne University professor heads new consortium on EU vaccine research network

Inhibitors to target SARS-CoV-2 viral protein display strong antiviral activity in transgenic mouse model

Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 may be limited by a set of genes

Zambia study casts doubt on the assumption that COVID-19 skipped Africa

USDA, FDA highlight no credible evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food or food packaging

Study examines to what extent surgical site infection rates correlate with surveillance quality audits

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