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New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

Viruses use the molecular repertoire of the host cell to replicate. Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn, together with Japanese researchers, want to exploit this for the treatment of influenza.

9 Feb 2023

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

A single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin can help protect mothers from dangerous sepsis infections and death during vaginal childbirth, a sweeping new international study from a UVA Health scientist and his collaborators has found.

9 Feb 2023

No new SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in China since COVID policy change

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers reported the trends in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in Beijing in 2022.

9 Feb 2023

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.

9 Feb 2023

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers used the TOGETHER platform trial protocol to perform a phase III randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of pegylated interferon (IFN) lambda (λ) therapy in outpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Canada and Brazil.

9 Feb 2023

MU pediatric psychologist reviews obesity prevention programs in rural schools

Since 1990, obesity rates in American children - particularly in rural and underserved areas - have skyrocketed due to a variety of factors, including more sedentary human behavior and an increase in food swamps, or communities with both limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables as well as excessive access to fast food.

9 Feb 2023

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

Researchers perform ontological and taxonomical analysis of human coronavirus hosts.

9 Feb 2023

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Two doses of mRNA covid-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, and are linked to a lower risk of hospital admission in infants under six months of age, finds a Canadian study published by The BMJ today.

9 Feb 2023

Study examines long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports

Not enough is understood about the long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports.

9 Feb 2023

Novel COVID-19 protein component vaccine elicits durable immune response in rodents

Researchers describe a novel SARS-CoV-2 spike protein component vaccine called MT-001.

9 Feb 2023

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

A new review in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology aimed to describe the definitions of carbohydrate-restricted dietary patterns, the potential benefits related to cardiometabolic risk factors, and whether healthcare professionals should consider it for glycemic management and weight loss.

9 Feb 2023

Prior vaccination enhances immune responses during SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection

Researchers assess the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on immune responses during a breakthrough infection.

9 Feb 2023

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

The current study, published in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, aimed to explore the possible phenotypic adaptation of the Zika virus to increase its transmissibility and virulence in the Americas.

9 Feb 2023

Study demonstrates antiviral effects of vinegar against SARS-CoV-2

A study published in the journal PLOS ONE demonstrates the effectiveness of acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, in inactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

9 Feb 2023

Heterologous inactivated virus/mRNA booster strongly augments response to BF.7, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1

Heterologous vaccination improves the neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants.

9 Feb 2023

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary in collaboration with the Canadian CHILD Study have found a link between the diversity, or number, of fungal species in the infant gut and the body-mass index (BMI) of infants.

9 Feb 2023

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New compound limits the replication of influenza viruses

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

No new SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in China since COVID policy change

Scientists discover a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

MU pediatric psychologist reviews obesity prevention programs in rural schools

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 is likely to only infect placental mammals

Maternal covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy may reduce risk of hospital admission in infants

Study examines long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports

Novel COVID-19 protein component vaccine elicits durable immune response in rodents

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

Prior vaccination enhances immune responses during SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection

New Zika virus lineages show increased fitness

Study demonstrates antiviral effects of vinegar against SARS-CoV-2

Heterologous inactivated virus/mRNA booster strongly augments response to BF.7, BQ.1.1, and XBB.1

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Assessing the zoonotic potential of different coronaviruses in hedgehogs, moles and shrews

Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 are higher in infants than in mothers

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

Study receives $3.3 million grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among people with anxiety or depression

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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