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Study shows SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for one-year post-infection with protection from other variants

Researchers discussed the stability of spike antibody titers mounted against SARS-CoV-2 infection, and their ability to protect from infection with antigenically similar variants.

4 Apr 2022

Association between natural immunity and risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection and COVID-19 hospitalization

A new Swedish study examines the protective effect of immunity engendered by natural infection in contrast to hybrid immunity.

4 Apr 2022

Evidence SARS-CoV-2 undergoes ADAR-mediated A-to-I RNA editing in human cells

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Genetics, researchers explored severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) ribonucleic acid (RNA) editing in host cells.

4 Apr 2022

Human genome sequenced in its entirety for the first time

An international team of almost one hundred scientists has uncovered the complete, gap-free human genome by deciphering the remaining and hitherto unknown sequences – opening the door for novel approaches to treat various diseases. This seminal, historical study is published in the renowned journal Science.

3 Apr 2022

TLR7 and MARK1 genomic variants impact COVID-19 prognosis

Researchers conduct a massive exome-wide genome study to explore the connections between gene variants/deleterious mutations and COVID-19 outcomes.

3 Apr 2022

Bats carry some of the most virulent, but not the most dangerous zoonotic viruses

A recent analysis reveals that bats harbor the most virulent zoonotic viruses when compared to birds.

3 Apr 2022

High caffeine consumption induces ventricular tachyarrhythmias in rats

The Food and Drug Administration recommends healthy adults not exceed 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine- approximately four cups of brewed coffee- a day.

2 Apr 2022

Study lays the groundwork for development of new treatments for Alzheimer's

It's long been known that brain vessel dysfunction induced by a peptide called amyloid-beta (Aβ) could lead to Alzheimer's disease (AD).

2 Apr 2022

Analysis of antioxidants, stress markers in the blood could lead to new diagnostic tool for breast cancer

A new study that analyzes levels of antioxidants and stress markers in the blood could lead to a new diagnostic tool for breast cancer. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society's annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.

2 Apr 2022

Tulane researchers show how COVID-19 affects the central nervous system

COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don't fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection.

1 Apr 2022

Study investigates messenger ribonucleic acid-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Denmark

A new study assessed the efficacy of two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines against Omicron infections and disease-related hospitalization in the Denmark population.

1 Apr 2022

Researchers explore a novel method to isolate monoclonal antibodies from COVID-19 convalescents infected with SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed a novel high-throughput method to obtain monoclonal antibodies from COVID-19 individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 ancestral strain Wuhan-Hu-1 and the Beta or Gamma variants.

1 Apr 2022

Study finds COVID-19 convalescent children had more robust humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 than convalescent adults

The work investigated why the children experienced milder COVID-19 illness even after a strong immune response.

1 Apr 2022

Study shows the benefits of once-weekly prednisone in obese mice

Obese mice that were fed a high-fat diet and that received prednisone one time per week had improved exercise endurance, got stronger, increased their lean body mass and lost weight, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.

1 Apr 2022

Scientists evaluate the SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing ability of two-dose BNT162b2 vaccination

A new study analyzed the SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing capacity of sera samples from two-dose BNT162b2 vaccinated Japanese subjects.

1 Apr 2022

Study explores molecular mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 infection of macrophages and the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines

Researchers examined the role of sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-type lectins-1, a myeloid cell-specific receptor, in facilitating SARS-CoV-2 infection of ACE2-deficient macrophages and its effect on pro-inflammatory cytokine expression.

1 Apr 2022

Study identifies a new class of monoclonal antibodies that neutralize both alpha and beta coronaviruses

A team of international scientists has recently isolated and characterized pan-coronavirus neutralizing antibodies from individuals with pre-existing immunity against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Apr 2022

TMPRSS2 inhibitor found to be a novel and effective therapeutic option against pan-variant SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers assessed the efficacy of TMPRSS2 against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta, in mice and human lung cells.

1 Apr 2022

The effects of prolonged sleep restriction on energy intake, energy expenditure, and regional fat storage in healthy individuals

A new study provides insights into how experimentally-induced sleeplessness affects body fat when the subject is provided access to food.

1 Apr 2022

Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

The current study looks at how avocado intake is related to the total CVD, CHD, and stroke risk, using data from two studies, namely, the NHS and the HPFS.

1 Apr 2022

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Study shows SARS-CoV-2 antibodies persist for one-year post-infection with protection from other variants

Association between natural immunity and risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection and COVID-19 hospitalization

Evidence SARS-CoV-2 undergoes ADAR-mediated A-to-I RNA editing in human cells

Human genome sequenced in its entirety for the first time

TLR7 and MARK1 genomic variants impact COVID-19 prognosis

Bats carry some of the most virulent, but not the most dangerous zoonotic viruses

High caffeine consumption induces ventricular tachyarrhythmias in rats

Study lays the groundwork for development of new treatments for Alzheimer's

Analysis of antioxidants, stress markers in the blood could lead to new diagnostic tool for breast cancer

Tulane researchers show how COVID-19 affects the central nervous system

Study investigates messenger ribonucleic acid-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Denmark

Researchers explore a novel method to isolate monoclonal antibodies from COVID-19 convalescents infected with SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study finds COVID-19 convalescent children had more robust humoral immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 than convalescent adults

Study shows the benefits of once-weekly prednisone in obese mice

Scientists evaluate the SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing ability of two-dose BNT162b2 vaccination

Study explores molecular mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 infection of macrophages and the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines

Study identifies a new class of monoclonal antibodies that neutralize both alpha and beta coronaviruses

TMPRSS2 inhibitor found to be a novel and effective therapeutic option against pan-variant SARS-CoV-2 infections

The effects of prolonged sleep restriction on energy intake, energy expenditure, and regional fat storage in healthy individuals

Higher avocado intake associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in US adults

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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