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Scientists determine the binding affinity of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in response to infection or vaccination

Scientists measured the quantity and binding affinity (avidity) of antibodies against five different viral proteins.

12 Jul 2022

How may the genetic differences observed in the current monkeypox virus outbreak impact immune responses induced by VACV vaccines?

Researchers assessed the impact of the vaccinia virus vaccine on the immune response against the monkeypox virus.

12 Jul 2022

Does COVID-19 cause hair loss?

A new study discusses hair loss as a result of COVID-19.

12 Jul 2022

How do symptom burden and viral kinetics differ between healthy, vaccinated adults infected with either Delta, Omicron BA.1, or BA.2?

Researchers assessed the symptom profiles present in SARS-CoV-2 Delta, Omicron BA1. and BA.2-infected patients.

12 Jul 2022

What is the long-term protection against COVID-19?

A new study describes the immunologic parameters associated with protection from COVID-19.

12 Jul 2022

What is the association between PASC-AMs and the diagnosis of new-onset psychiatric illness after acute SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Researchers investigated if non-psychiatric PASC-AMs increase the risk of new-onset psychiatric illness diagnosis.

12 Jul 2022

Clinical presentation of monkeypox infection in two Israeli males

Researchers described the symptomatology and clinical manifestations of monkeypox infections among two Israeli patients.

12 Jul 2022

Researchers report a non-canonical RNA secondary structure present in monkeypox virus variants

Researchers described the evolutionary profile of the monkeypox virus.

12 Jul 2022

The impact of gene amplification in virus adaptation through intermediate hosts

Researchers assessed the impact of gene amplification on cross-species adaptation.

12 Jul 2022

Stinging nettle extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 cell fusion

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Ghent University and KU Leuven, Belgium, demonstrated that Urtica dioica agglutinin (UDA), a monomeric lectin extracted from stinging nettle rhizomes, inhibited severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) cell to cell fusion.

12 Jul 2022

Comparison of complaints following second and third COVID mRNA vaccine doses

In a recent article posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, investigators in Norway and Sweden compared medical complaints after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection following second and third dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations.

12 Jul 2022

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 tropism shifting back to ancestral strains

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers from Australia and Switzerland gathered data to help track and manage ongoing and future infection waves by new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant of concern (VOC) Omicron globally.

12 Jul 2022

Scientists investigate impact of SARS-CoV-2 RBD mutations across variants

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, Australian researchers comprehensively investigated the impact of 39 receptor-binding-domain (RBD) mutations in six severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) and variants of interest (VOIs).

12 Jul 2022

Medical Science News

Scientists determine the binding affinity of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in response to infection or vaccination

How may the genetic differences observed in the current monkeypox virus outbreak impact immune responses induced by VACV vaccines?

Does COVID-19 cause hair loss?

How do symptom burden and viral kinetics differ between healthy, vaccinated adults infected with either Delta, Omicron BA.1, or BA.2?

What is the long-term protection against COVID-19?

What is the association between PASC-AMs and the diagnosis of new-onset psychiatric illness after acute SARS-CoV-2 infections?

Clinical presentation of monkeypox infection in two Israeli males

Researchers report a non-canonical RNA secondary structure present in monkeypox virus variants

The impact of gene amplification in virus adaptation through intermediate hosts

Stinging nettle extract inhibits SARS-CoV-2 cell fusion

Comparison of complaints following second and third COVID mRNA vaccine doses

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.5 tropism shifting back to ancestral strains

Scientists investigate impact of SARS-CoV-2 RBD mutations across variants

Can AI-chatbots promote health-lifestyle changes?

Scientists show how to design "ecological firewalls" for biosphere terraformation

Cornell researchers engineer a biohybrid composite material that mimics natural tissue

Psilocybin microdosing associated with mood and mental health improvements

Frequent video game players show superior decision-making skills and enhanced brain activity

Aston Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment hosts its inaugural research showcase event

Scientists examine the maturation of brain regions in preschoolers

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

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