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Nanobody effectively neutralizes pseudotyped ancestral SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron spike proteins

Researchers identified a nanobody inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 variants.

26 Apr 2022

Clinical traits with inflammation characterization of long COVID and correlation with one-year recovery after COVID-19-linked hospitalization

Researchers presented the clinical traits with inflammation characterization of long COVID and correlation with one-year recovery after COVID-19-linked hospitalization.

26 Apr 2022

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a "promising candidate" for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

26 Apr 2022

Calcium supplements may increase risk of death in older people with aortic valve stenosis

Calcium supplements, frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal condition, finds research published online in the journal Heart.

26 Apr 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in mild COVID-19 cases

In a new study, researchers evaluated antibody responses in mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019.

26 Apr 2022

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

In this interview, we speak to Judith Diment from Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee about the incredible work they are doing to help eradicate polio worldwide.

26 Apr 2022

The response of four SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to linoleic acid removal

A recent paper depicted the differential allosteric response of the SARS-CoV-2 spike variants to linoleic acid.

26 Apr 2022

Quantum dot biomimetic for SARS-CoV-2 examines neurovascular dysregulation related to brain inflammation

Researchers developed SARS-CoV-2 virus-like nanoparticles with a quantum dots core.

26 Apr 2022

Dotphoton and Hamamatsu Photonics are partnering to provide the ultimate raw image compression and address the ever-growing biomedical image data volume

Dotphoton, an industry-leading raw image compression company and Hamamatsu Photonics, a world leader in optical systems and photonics manufacturing, are pleased to announce their new partnership.

From Hamamatsu Photonics Europe 26 Apr 2022

Effectiveness of CoronaVac, AZD1222, and BNT162b2 vaccine boosters

The researchers assessed the efficacy of homologous and heterologous booster doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.

26 Apr 2022

The impact of leronlimab on CCR5 surface cell levels during long COVID

The researchers assessed the impact of long COVID-19 on C-C chemokine receptor-5 (CCR5) and immunosuppression.

26 Apr 2022

Durability and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in the breastmilk of convalescent COVID-19 mothers

The researchers assessed immunological and pathophysiological aspects of antenatal COVID-19.

26 Apr 2022

INTEGRA pipettes accelerate COVID-19 testing for pediatric hospital group

INTEGRA Biosciences’ VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes and EVOLVE manual pipettes are playing pivotal roles in COVID-19 testing at Children’s Minnesota, an award-winning, non-profit acute pediatric healthcare group in the ‘twin cities’ of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 26 Apr 2022

The potency of halicin against the main protease of SARS-CoV-2

A new paper published in Current Research in Chemical Biology discusses the potential of a molecule called halicin against SARS-CoV-2.

26 Apr 2022

Canine COVID-19 vaccine could prevent reverse transmission of SARS-CoV-2

The new study, published in the journal Vaccines, reports on an attempt to use the SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit protein to elicit an immune reaction.

26 Apr 2022

The role of invasive alien species as a reservoir of pathogens

A new study published in the journal Ecological Indicators assessed pathogens and parasites carried by 118 invasive alien plant and animal species to bridge this knowledge gap. The European and Polish national legislatures regulated the majority of these species.

26 Apr 2022