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Study investigates stress granule formation during infection with the human common cold coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2

Researchers analyzed the inhibition of stress granules formation in cells infected by the human common cold coronavirus HCOV-OC43 and SARS-CoV-2.

5 May 2022

Study identifies two new Omicron lineages associated with a resurgence in infections in South Africa

Researchers assessed the emergence and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa.

5 May 2022

Dotmatics Biology Solution for Antibody Discovery streamlines data collection and workflows to accelerate antibody research and therapies

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Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

In a recent study published in Diabetes, researchers assessed the direct and indirect effects of SARS-CoV-2 on human pancreatic islets.

5 May 2022

Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

An invisible lining of blood vessels uses a vast network of connections to control all cardiovascular functions and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

5 May 2022

Are you getting enough sleep?

Sleep plays a vital role in the cognitive processing and maintenance of psychological health, which includes the processing of emotions and the consolidation of memories.

5 May 2022

Mental illness interferes with the body’s blood pressure and heart rate, study shows

University of South Australia scientists have uncovered another reason why society should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned to blood pressure and heart rate variations.

5 May 2022

Research suggests Twitter as a powerful tool to drive awareness about pancreatic cancer

A new study investigating pancreatic cancer-related Twitter conversations has found high rates of engagement among patients, advocates, and non-healthcare related individuals active in the pancreatic cancer space.

5 May 2022

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

In a recent study under review in the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (SP) in the thrombi (or blood clots).

5 May 2022

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers tested the safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prototype messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 versus a variant vaccine and a bivalent vaccine formulation.

5 May 2022

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

A recent paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the stem-loop 2 motif (s2m) was substantial for astroviruses but unnecessary for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated that the latest severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron sublineages evade immunity imparted by the prior subvariants.

5 May 2022

Proper fit crucial for optimal face mask protection

In a recent article published in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers explored the influence of perimeter leakage on the effectiveness of face masks.

5 May 2022

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, examined the cases of three individuals who received nirmatrelvir/ritonavir antiviral therapy at different stages following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

4 May 2022

Study offers provable standards for SARS-CoV-2 UVC disinfection

When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, ultraviolet radiation became one of the go-to methods for preventing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with facemasks, hand sanitizer and social distancing.

4 May 2022

New study helps explain the immune system’s response to skin infections and skin cancers

It is well established that older adults are more susceptible to infection and their immune systems less capable of generating a strong immune response.

4 May 2022

Hypertonic saline solution enhances glymphatic spinal cord delivery of pharmaceutical agents

The glymphatic system enables the flow of cerebrospinal fluid to the brain tissue, particularly during sleep, enabling the fluid to cleanse the tissue and carry accumulated metabolites with it towards the bloodstream during waking hours.

4 May 2022

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Women (ages 18 to 55) waited longer to be evaluated for chest pain in the emergency room (ER) and received a less thorough evaluation for a possible heart attack than men in the same age range.

4 May 2022

Researchers identify factors that influence people's vaccine preferences

A study involving hypothetical COVID-19 vaccines suggests that vaccine effectiveness and risk of side effects significantly influence people's preferences for one vaccine over another, and that differences between vaccines may matter less to those who are vaccine hesitant.

4 May 2022

Past cancer history not linked with increased mortality or hospitalization due to COVID-19

Patients diagnosed with cancer more than one year ago and those not receiving active treatment were no more vulnerable to worse COVID-19 outcomes than patients without cancer, according to a new study led by UTHealth Houston.

4 May 2022

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Study investigates stress granule formation during infection with the human common cold coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2

Study identifies two new Omicron lineages associated with a resurgence in infections in South Africa

Dotmatics Biology Solution for Antibody Discovery streamlines data collection and workflows to accelerate antibody research and therapies

Potential indirect and direct effects of SARS-CoV-2 on pancreatic islets in patients who became hyperglycemic after COVID-19

Blood vessels use endothelial communication system to control cardiovascular activity, study shows

Are you getting enough sleep?

Mental illness interferes with the body’s blood pressure and heart rate, study shows

Research suggests Twitter as a powerful tool to drive awareness about pancreatic cancer

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

Efficacy and safety of a 3rd dose of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Relevance of stem-loop 2 motif in SARS-CoV-2 and astroviruses

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.12.1, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are superior to their predecessors

Proper fit crucial for optimal face mask protection

Oral Nirmatrelvir's effects on long COVID symptoms

Study offers provable standards for SARS-CoV-2 UVC disinfection

New study helps explain the immune system’s response to skin infections and skin cancers

Hypertonic saline solution enhances glymphatic spinal cord delivery of pharmaceutical agents

Women and people of color waited longer in the ER to receive care for chest pain

Researchers identify factors that influence people's vaccine preferences

Past cancer history not linked with increased mortality or hospitalization due to COVID-19

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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