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APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Now, a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server tests the hypothesis that adverse COVID-19 outcomes are associated with the variants of the APOL1 gene.

4 Nov 2021

Cas13 shines a light on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Now, a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server describes and benchmarks SHINEv2, a Cas13-based nucleic acid diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 detection. SHINEv2 combines temperature sample processing and lyophilized reagents to simplify the test procedure and assay distribution immensely.

4 Nov 2021

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

The study, recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, deduced that previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a statistically significant reduced hazard of breakthrough infection among recipients of both the BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) and the mRNA-1273 (Moderna) vaccines.

3 Nov 2021

Lockdowns resulted in drastic changes to daily routines, study reveals

Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time - and most of us reduced time spent on paid work by around half an hour a day.

3 Nov 2021

Unexpected antibody discovery provides new insight into how the body responds to malaria infection

Malaria, a pathogen transmitted into blood by mosquitoes in tropical climates, is typically thought of as a blood and liver infection.

3 Nov 2021

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

As more states legalize cannabis (now 37) for medical or recreational purposes its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence.

3 Nov 2021

Adaptive immunity in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 Δ382 Variant

A comprehensive characterization of the immune responses between SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals with wildtype (WT) and Δ382 SARS-CoV-2.

3 Nov 2021

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Researchers evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an influenza vaccine and mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine that were administered concomitantly.

3 Nov 2021

Cross-reactive immunity against coronaviruses

Researchers review the heterologous immunity to coronaviruses and the extent of immune cross-reactivity against SARS-CoV-2.

3 Nov 2021

Sugary drinks impact behavior and math scores of preschool children, study finds

A new study in Health Economics finds that sugary drinks impact behavior and math scores of preschool children.

3 Nov 2021

Pre-clinical follow-up study boosting with original formulation and next generation INO-4802 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

Researchers describe the antibody-inducing effects of DNA-based synthetic vaccines INO-4800 and INO-4802 against SARS-CoV-2 in non-human primates.

3 Nov 2021

Studying influenza A virus and peptide interactions with electrically controllable DNA nanoconstructs

German scientists used DNA nanolevers to target the interaction between a peptide known as PeB and influenza A.

3 Nov 2021

Spike antibody durability in mRNA vaccinated individuals with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new study examined SARS-CoV-2 spike IgG antibodies in a longitudinal cohort, comparing antibody durability in individuals who received an mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccine with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.

3 Nov 2021

Inflammatory cytokines may help predict patient outcomes after traumatic injury

Inflammatory cytokines are molecules that are secreted by immune cells to promote inflammation. A study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research found that measuring inflammatory cytokines may help predict patient outcomes after traumatic injury, which is the leading cause of mortality in individuals under 50 years of age.

3 Nov 2021

Sleep problems may negatively affect children's reading ability, study suggests

New research published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that sleep problems may negatively affect children's reading ability.

3 Nov 2021

Focused ultrasound may benefit some patients with epilepsy

Results from a study published in Epilepsia suggest that focused ultrasound, which can be used to non-invasively target circuits in the brain, may benefit some patients with epilepsy who experience seizures that do not respond to standard anti-seizure medications.

3 Nov 2021

Unmet physical and psychological needs impact lung cancer patients' quality of life

Research published in the European Journal of Cancer Care suggests that unmet physical and psychological needs of patients with lung cancer have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and affect their ability to continue with everyday activities.

3 Nov 2021

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APOL1 variant risk may extend to poorer outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection

Cas13 shines a light on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of breakthrough infection following mRNA vaccination

Lockdowns resulted in drastic changes to daily routines, study reveals

Unexpected antibody discovery provides new insight into how the body responds to malaria infection

Study finds significant increase in cannabis use disorder during pregnancy

Adaptive immunity in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 Δ382 Variant

Influenza and COVID vaccines can be co-administered in older adults without causing severe side effects

Cross-reactive immunity against coronaviruses

Sugary drinks impact behavior and math scores of preschool children, study finds

Pre-clinical follow-up study boosting with original formulation and next generation INO-4802 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

Studying influenza A virus and peptide interactions with electrically controllable DNA nanoconstructs

Spike antibody durability in mRNA vaccinated individuals with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

Inflammatory cytokines may help predict patient outcomes after traumatic injury

Sleep problems may negatively affect children's reading ability, study suggests

Focused ultrasound may benefit some patients with epilepsy

Unmet physical and psychological needs impact lung cancer patients' quality of life

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on human semen quality

Humoral immunity following heterologous and homologous COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Antibody response of COVID-19 patients to SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal coronaviruses

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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